Strait's success began when his first single "Unwound" was a hit in 1981. During the 1980s, seven of his albums reached #1 on the country charts. In the 2000s, Strait was named Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music, was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and won his first Grammy award for the album Troubadour. Strait was named CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1989, 1990 and 2013, and ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1990 and 2014. He has been nominated for more CMA and ACM awards and has more wins in both categories than any other artist.
By 2009, he broke Conway Twitty's previous record for the most #1 hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart when his 44 #1 singles surpassed Twitty's 40. Counting all music charts, Strait has amassed a total of 60 #1 hits, breaking a record also previously set by Twitty, giving him more #1 songs than any other artist in any genre of music.
Strait is also known for his touring career when he designed a 360-degree configuration and introduced festival style tours. For example, the Strait Tours earned $99 million in three years. His concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in June 2014 drew 104,793 people, marking a new record for largest indoor concert in North America.
In more than 30 years of recording, all of which have been spent with MCA Records, George Strait has garnered 61 #1 songs on all country charts (including Mediabase 24/7, the former Radio & Records chart, and the now-defunct Gavin Report chart), and has more #1 hits than any other artist in a single genre. His 44 Billboard country #1 hits are a record, four more than Conway Twitty's total that includes several duets with Loretta Lynn. Additionally, Strait is also the first artist in the history of Billboard to have at least one single enter the top 10 of a Billboard chart for 30 consecutive years, starting in 1981 when his debut single "Unwound" peaked at number six on the Hot Country Singles chart. All of his top-10 singles have been on that chart. Strait has sold more than 68 million records in the United States alone, and his certifications from the RIAA include 13 multiplatinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums.
George Strait Discography:
Strait Country (1981)
Strait from the Heart (1982)
Right or Wrong (1983)
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind (1984)
Something Special (1985)
#7 (1986)
Ocean Front Property (1987)
If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin' (1988)
Beyond the Blue Neon (1989)
Livin' It Up (1990)
Chill of an Early Fall (1991)
Holding My Own (1992)
Pure Country (1992)
Easy Come, Easy Go (1993)
Lead On (1994)
Blue Clear Sky (1996)
Carrying Your Love with Me (1997)
One Step at a Time (1998)
Always Never the Same (1999)
George Strait (2000)
The Road Less Traveled (2001)
Honkytonkville (2003)
Somewhere Down in Texas (2005)
It Just Comes Natural (2006)
Troubadour (2008)
Twang (2009)
Here for a Good Time (2011)
Love Is Everything (2013)
Cold Beer Conversation (2015)
Honky Tonk Time Machine (2019)
He Must Have Really Hurt You Bad
George Strait Lyrics
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And came here tonight all alone
He must have really hurt you bad
Ordered up a double coke and rum
And hope it'll turn into fun
He must have really hurt you bad
I don't know your story but it ain't hard to see
You've a heart that's broken as a heart can be
To mix loneliness and alcohol
He must have really hurt you bad
Now it's 1 a.m. and here you are
With some stranger at the bar
He must have really hurt you bad
Across town in some motel room
He'll try to heal your past
While the one that's lying next o you is only there for laughs
He must have really hurt you bad
Now I'm the Joe that sets you up then cuts you off
And calls a cab when you need me to
And I'd like to say that only once in a while
I see someone goin' what you're goin' through
Well, I need the tips, but I'll be alright
If I don't see you tomorrow night
Stay home girl
He must have really hurt you bad
He must have really hurt you bad
In George Strait's "He Must Have Really Hurt You Bad," the singer observes a woman who has put on her best red dress and come to the bar alone. He assumes that she has been hurt badly in the past by someone and orders a double coke and rum for her, hoping she can find some fun that night. The singer doesn't know her story, but he can see that she is heartbroken and not acting like herself as she mixes loneliness with alcohol. As the night progresses, she leaves with a stranger to a motel room, where they will both engage in meaningless sex.
The singer, who is a bartender, doesn't want this woman to make a mistake in her wounded state of mind, so he sets her up with a drink but cuts her off before she goes too far. He knows all too well the dangers of mixing alcohol with the pain of a broken heart. The refrain, "He must have really hurt you bad," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the extent of her pain.
The song is a powerful commentary on the ways we cope with heartbreak and how it can lead to dangerous or regrettable behavior. It also highlights the importance of empathy and understanding from those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
You put your best red dress on
You made an effort to look good tonight
And came here tonight all alone
However, you're here without a date or any company
He must have really hurt you bad
I can tell you're in a lot of emotional pain from something
Ordered up a double coke and rum
You're trying to forget your problems with alcohol
And hope it'll turn into fun
You want to have a good time and forget your heartache
I don't know your story but it ain't hard to see
Although I don't know the details of your situation, it's clear that you're suffering
You've a heart that's broken as a heart can be
Your heart has been shattered and you're trying to heal from it
It's probably not like you at all
I can imagine this isn't the kind of behavior you're known for
To mix loneliness and alcohol
Combining feelings of loneliness with drinking is not a good idea
He must have really hurt you bad
Your pain is evident and it's clear that someone has caused it
Now it's 1 a.m. and here you are
It's the early hours of the morning and you're still here
With some stranger at the bar
You're now talking to a stranger at the bar
He must have really hurt you bad
It's obvious that you're only here because something major has happened to you emotionally
Across town in some motel room
Your ex-lover is somewhere else
He'll try to heal your past
Maybe they are trying to reconcile the passion they once shared
While the one that's lying next o you is only there for laughs
But the person next to you may not have the same feelings as you do
He must have really hurt you bad
Your current predicament is a direct result of someone's actions
Now I'm the Joe that sets you up then cuts you off
I'm the bartender who serves you but ends up having to deny you more alcohol
And calls a cab when you need me to
I'll be the one to call you a taxi when it's time to go
And I'd like to say that only once in a while
It doesn't happen often, but sometimes I see people going through the same thing as you
I see someone goin' what you're goin' through
People who are suffering from emotional pain often come here
Well, I need the tips, but I'll be alright
Keeping up appearances and earning tips is part of my job, but I'll be okay
If I don't see you tomorrow night
I hope that you'll find the help you need and stay home tomorrow
Stay home girl
It's better for you to be safe and take care of yourself rather than end up in this kind of situation again
He must have really hurt you bad
Your current state is a direct consequence of someone causing you pain and heartache
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: TIM JOHNSON
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Tara we know how much you miss spending the 4th of July with David, so we thought this may make you feel a little better! Love ya!