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)
Is It That Time Again
George Strait Lyrics
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Closin' time closin' in
Are they turnin' out the lights? Must I go home?
'Cause her memory
Is hauntingly
Waiting there to see I'm not alone
I know I just can't stand another lonely night
This man is going out, out of his mind
Since she left me behind
Am I the last one here?
Please, just one more beer
And I'll be on my way back to the blues
Back down lonely street
To a house that's peace
I'm nothing but a line of bad news
I know I just can't stand another lonely night
This man is going out, out of his mind
Since she left me behind
Since she left me behind
I know I just can't stand another lonely night
This man is going out, out of his mind
Since she left me behind
Since she left me behind
The lyrics to George Strait's song "Is It That Time Again" delve into the feelings of loneliness and heartbreak after a significant other has left the singer. The repeated question, "Is it that time again?" indicates that the singer is aware of the cyclical nature of his pain, suggesting that this is not the first time he has felt this way.
The line "Closin' time closin' in" implies that the night is coming to an end, and the singer is facing the prospect of being alone once again. The mention of the lights being turned off at the establishment he is in further emphasizes this sense of finality. The use of the phrase "Must I go home?" suggests that home is now a place of sadness and haunting memories, as indicated by the next lines, "Cause her memory is hauntingly waiting there to see I'm not alone." This reveals that the singer's ex-partner still lingers in his thoughts, making it difficult for him to move on.
The repetition of the phrase "I just can't stand another lonely night" emphasizes the depth of the singer's despair. He feels that he is losing his sanity, going "out of his mind" since his partner left him behind. The mention of another beer and the desire to go back to the blues implies that the singer tries to cope with his pain through alcohol and seeking solace in familiar but sorrowful places. However, he acknowledges that returning to a house that is filled with peace is just a facade, as he feels like nothing but a bearer of bad news.
The overall theme of the song revolves around the singer's struggle with loneliness, heartbreak, and the haunting memories of his past relationship. His longing for companionship and his inability to move forward with his life are evident in the repeated lines. The lyrics expose the emotional turmoil and pain endured after being left behind by someone he still deeply loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it that time again?
Is it that moment in my life where I have to face the pain of lost love all over again?
Closin' time closin' in
The end of the night is approaching, symbolizing the inevitable end of my happiness.
Are they turnin' out the lights? Must I go home?
The lights being turned off signifies the end of the night and the need for me to face my loneliness once again.
'Cause her memory
The lingering thoughts of her presence in my mind
Is hauntingly
Persistently and eerily
Waiting there to see I'm not alone
Her memory continues to haunt me, reminding me that I am without her companionship.
I know I just can't stand another lonely night
I am unable to bear the pain of being alone for another night.
This man is going out, out of his mind
My actions and state of mind show that I am losing my sanity due to the emptiness she left behind.
Since she left me behind
Ever since she departed from my life, I have been left behind and filled with sorrow.
Am I the last one here?
Am I the only person still present in this place, feeling the weight of my sadness?
Please, just one more beer
I plead for alcohol to temporarily numb my pain and help me cope with my heartbreak.
And I'll be on my way back to the blues
If I have one more drink, it will lead me back to the state of sadness and melancholy that I'm all too familiar with.
Back down lonely street
Returning to the path of loneliness and despair.
To a house that's peace
Returning to a home that lacks the joy and contentment I once had.
I'm nothing but a line of bad news
I am reduced to being a bearer of unfortunate events and misery.
Since she left me behind
Ever since she departed from my life, I have been left behind and filled with sorrow.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VERN GOSDIN, BUDDY CANNON, DEAN RUTHERFORD
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