In 2003, he signed to Capitol Nashville and released his eponymous debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010; a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012, as did a seventh one, Riser, in 2014. Bentley's eighth album, entitled Black, was released in May 2016. His ninth and most recent studio album, The Mountain, was released on June 8, 2018.
Lot Of Leavin' Left To Do
Dierks Bentley Lyrics
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They ain't covered yet
There's at least another million miles
Under these old bus treads
So if you think I'm gonna settle down, huh
I've got news for you
I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Left in this old guitar
This life I'm bound to lead
Ain't for the faint of heart
So you won't fall for me
If you know what's good for you
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Guess the Lord made me hard to handle
So lovin' me might be a long shot gamble
So before you go and turn me on
Be sure that you can turn me loose
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Girl, you look like you might be an angel
So I won't lie
I could love you like the devil
If you wanted me to tonight
And we could talk about forever for a day or two
But I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Guess the Lord made me hard to handle
So lovin' me might be a long shot gamble
So before you go and turn me on
Be sure that you can turn me loose
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Yeah, I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
The lyrics to Dierks Bentleyβs βLot of Leavinβ Left to Doβ are about a man who is always on the move and hasnβt settled down yet. The first verse talks about how his boots still have a lot of ground to cover and how he has many miles left to travel before he thinks of settling down. The second verse reaffirms this idea by illustrating the singerβs commitment towards his music, suggesting that he is not likely to give up the road life anytime soon.
The chorus of the song is a warning to any potential romantic interest not to fall for him because he still has a lot of leaving left to do. The singer recognizes that he is hard to handle and that it might be a gamble to love him. He advises his partner to make sure that she can handle his unpredictable and restless lifestyle before she gets too attached to him.
The songβs final verse is a reference to the singerβs own commitment-averse personality, describing how he could love a woman like the devil if she wanted him that way, but he will not make any long-term commitments.
Overall, βLot of Leavinβ Left to Doβ is a song about a man who loves the thrill of the road and is not yet ready to settle down in one place.
Line by Line Meaning
These old boots still got a lot of ground
I still have a lot of exploring and discovering to do.
They ain't covered yet
I haven't reached all the places I want to go to yet.
There's at least another million miles
I estimate that there are still many miles for me to travel.
Under these old bus treads
I have used various modes of transportation to travel this far.
So if you think I'm gonna settle down, huh
If you think I'm going to stop exploring and settle in one place, think again.
I've got news for you
I have something to tell you that you may not want to hear.
I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
I am not yet done with my adventures.
And as long as there's a song
I will continue as long as I have the ability to sing my heart out.
Left in this old guitar
As long as there is music left in me.
This life I'm bound to lead
This is the type of life that I am destined to live.
Ain't for the faint of heart
Living this way requires bravery and endurance.
So you won't fall for me
You will not be able to invest yourself in me deeply.
If you know what's good for you
If you are wise,
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Because I have not yet reached the end of my journey.
Guess the Lord made me hard to handle
I was made to be difficult to control or manage.
So lovin' me might be a long shot gamble
It is a risk to try to form a love connection with me.
So before you go and turn me on
Before you get emotionally invested in me,
Be sure that you can turn me loose
Make sure you are ready to let me go if I continue to travel.
Girl, you look like you might be an angel
You look like you could be a perfect partner.
So I won't lie
But I am honest,
I could love you like the devil
I could love you deeply and passionately.
If you wanted me to tonight
If that is what you desire right now.
And we could talk about forever for a day or two
We could discuss forever, but ultimately, I cannot promise to settle in one place for too long.
But I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
I cannot commit to being with you forever because I have not yet finished exploring and traveling.
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
I will continue to explore and travel for as long as I am able.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Deric Ruttan, Dierks Bentley, Steven Brett Beavers
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Robert Smith
LYRICS:
These old boots still got a lot of ground
They ain't covered yet
There's at least another million miles
Under these old bus treads
So if you think I'm gonnna settle down
I've got news for you
I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
β¦ And as long as there's a song
Left in this old guitar
This life I'm bound to lead
Ain't for the faint of heart
So you won't fall for me
If you know what's good for you
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
β¦ Guess the Lord made me hard to handle
So lovin' me might be a long shot gamble
So before you go and turn me on
Be sure that you can turn me loose
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
β¦ Girl, you look like you might be an angel
So I won't lie
I could love you like the devil
If you wanted me to tonight
And we could talk about forever for a day or two
But I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
β¦ Guess the Lord made me hard to handle
So lovin' me might be a long shot gamble
So before you go and turn me on
Be sure that you can turn me loose
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
β¦ Yeah, I still got a leavin' left to do
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These old boots still got a lot of ground
They ain't covered yet
There's at least another million miles
Under these old bus treads
So if you think I'm gonnna settle down
I've got news for you
I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
And as long as there's a song
Left in this old guitar
This life I'm bound to lead
Ain't for the faint of heart
So you won't fall for me
If you know what's good for you
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
I guess the Lord made me hard to handle
So lovin' me might be a long shot gamble
So before you go and turn me on
Be sure that you can turn me loose
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Girl, you look like you might be an angel
So I won't lie
I could love you like the devil
If you wanted me to tonight
And we could talk about forever for a day or two
But I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
I guess the Lord made me hard to handle
So lovin' me might be a long shot gamble
So before you go and turn me on
Be sure that you can turn me loose
'Cause I still got a lot of leavin' left to do
Yeah, I still got a leavin' left to do
Jules Beauty & Vlogs πΈπ
i saw dierks in concert in 2007. this was his opening song. he was reaching down trying to touch my hand, but i was too little and this girl picked me up and dierks gave me a high five!!! hes such a sweetheart and gosh i wouldnt trade my first concert for anyone else...
Lance Fry
I was at one in 07 in Michigan
TommyK
Yup, heβs definitely a talent and a cool guy. I know for sure that my ex-wife really liked him and lucky for me he still had a lot leavingβ left to do. π
John Boy
Too cool ;)
tamala1122
Hell Yeah.....this tune never gets old. Thank you Dierks for the music!!!
Chris Ezelle
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James Crawford
I love everything about this song: half-time beat, the steel, 7th chords, great lyrics and vocals...love it.
Johnny Hurley
it's not half time but yeah it grooves hard
Neil Anderson
Great song love it
Matt Storr
Absolutely magnificent, you ladies and gentlemen state-side know how to put on a show. Hats off too to the extraordinary talent of the producers and session musicians who back up the artists. Quality stuff.