Garth Must Be Busy
Cledus T. Judd Lyrics
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His music's meant the world to me
Cept that Chris Gaines CD
Since he's been gone, it's been too long
Since I've heard a song like 'Thunder Rolls
Or that Rodeo
I know he's in Oklahoma, yeah, with Trisha and his kids
Garth must be busy
He'd always sign, when the show would end
He'd grab a pen and stay all night long
Till the line was gone
He says he's through till his daughters are grown
And out on their own, he ain't coming back
Come on, just one track
He's got friends in low places that want to hear him play
But he won't even show up at the CMAs
Garth must be busy
And I know in the big picture, I'm just another fan
And Garth's got better things to do like drive that minivan
And my unanswered prayer is just to hear him sing
We're begging him to come back, but he ain't listening
Garth must be busy
Country Weekly news, ain't much changed
It all sounds the same since he went home
'Cept Kenny Chesney's grown
He loves his little girls, so don't hold your breath
Buddy, you can bet he won't go out on the road
He'll have to work, y'know
And his label's still mad at him for the slump in record sales
But he just tipped his hat and told 'em to go to hell
Garth must be busy
And I know in the big picture, I'm just another fan
And Garth's got better things to do like drive that minivan
And my unanswered prayer is just to hear him sing
We're begging him to come back, but he ain't listening
Garth must be busy
Country Weekly news, ain't much changed
It all sounds the same since Garth went home
Cept Chesney's grown
The song "Garth Must Be Busy" by Cledus T. Judd is a humorous take on Garth Brooks' hiatus from music. The opening verses express the singer's love for Garth's music and how it has meant the world to him. However, the singer laments the fact that since Garth has taken a break, he has not heard any new songs that are as good as "Thunder Rolls" or "Rodeo." The chorus suggests that Garth must be too busy with his family or other commitments to put out new music.
The second verse talks about how Garth used to sign autographs till the line was gone after his shows, but now he won't even show up at the CMAs. The lyrics hint at Garth's decision to take a break from music until his daughters are grown and out on their own. The singer expresses his frustration at not being able to hear Garth sing and says that he's just another fan in the big picture.
The third verse talks about how little has changed in the country music scene since Garth took a break and how everyone is just waiting for his return. The lyrics also mention how Garth's label is angry with him for the slump in record sales, but Garth doesn't care and has told them to go to hell. The song ends with the chorus repeating the idea that Garth must be too busy to come back to music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm his biggest fan, since I heard The Dance
Ever since I heard 'The Dance', I became his biggest fan
His music's meant the world to me
His music has been my world
Cept that Chris Gaines CD
Except that Chris Gaines CD
Since he's been gone, it's been too long
It has been too long since Garth Brooks, the man himself, made music
Since I've heard a song like 'Thunder Rolls'
I miss songs like 'Thunder Rolls'
Or that Rodeo
Or like 'Rodeo'
I know he's in Oklahoma, yeah, with Trisha and his kids
I know he's currently residing in Oklahoma with his wife Trisha Yearwood and their children
Is he ever gonna put an album out again
Will he ever release another album?
Garth must be busy
It seems like Garth Brooks must be too busy to get back to the music industry
He'd always sign when the show would end
Garth Brooks used to always stay and sign autographs after his shows
He'd grab a pen and stay all night long
He would take the time to sign autographs all night long
Till the line was gone
Until the line of fans waiting for autographs was gone
He says he's through till his daughters are grown
He has said that he won't be coming back to music until his daughters are grown up and out of the house
And out on their own, he ain't coming back
He has made it clear that he won't make a comeback until his daughters are independent adults
Come on, just one track
At least just one new song is what fans are hoping for
He's got friends in low places that want to hear him play
He has fans from all walks of life who want to hear him sing
But he won't even show up at the CMAs
But he wouldn't even show up to the Country Music Awards
Garth must be busy
This only shows how Garth is probably too busy for music right now
And I know in the big picture, I'm just another fan
I know I'm just one among his many fans
And Garth's got better things to do like drive that minivan
And it seems like Garth has other priorities like driving his minivan
And my unanswered prayer is just to hear him sing
All I want is to hear him sing
We're begging him to come back, but he ain't listening
Fans are pleading for him to come back but he isn't giving a response
Country Weekly news, ain't much changed
Not much has changed in Country Weekly news
It all sounds the same since he went home
Country Weekly news has been uneventful since Garth went into the music hiatus
Cept Chesney's grown
Except for Kenny Chesney who has grown over time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLINT DANIELS, MICHAEL HEENEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@terrywilkerson5598
For some reason, I lost it when the dishwasher came up. I could not stop laughing.
@DaveWollenberg
Glad tp hear Cledus sing in his natural voice, instead of that nasal 1, right, gang? God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!
@wilmathetford9697
Dave Wollenberg I didnt realize he sounded THIS good! :D
@DaveWollenberg
Ronnie Dunn makes' Garth' sound like 'Goth'.
@wilmathetford9697
Dave Wollenberg he does lol!
@NightmareINC666
Same he came back with some greatest hit with like one new song, than left again.
@BLKSheep_91
GARTH IS BACK!!!
@wanderingdoc5229
Garth’s pretty busy again but he’s back out on tour now
@scottypayne1201
Well he's not now with the coronavirus going on
@gatorprincess8
this song says it all.