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)
Stranger in My Arms
George Strait Lyrics
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And I know the reason why
I've left her all alone one two many times
She use to tremble at my touch
And her kiss was soft and warm
But tonight, there's a stranger in my arms
She's still look's the same
And she answers when I call her by the same name
But now to late I realize
I let her love for me die
There's a stranger in my arms tonight
She's still look's the same
And she still talks the same
And she answers when I call her by the same name
But now to late I realize
I let her love for me die
There's a stranger in my arms tonight
There's a stranger in my arms tonight
The lyrics of George Strait's song "Stranger in My Arms" narrate the feeling of detachment and estrangement from a loved one. The singer acknowledges the fact that he has been neglectful and has taken his partner for granted, resulting in her becoming a stranger in his arms. The lyrics emphasize that physical appearance and verbal communication have remained the same, yet the emotional connection has been lost. The singer regrets not cherishing their love, and now it is too late to rekindle that passion. The song expresses the pain and loss of seeing someone you once knew so well become unfamiliar.
"Stranger in My Arms" is a poignant country song that delves into the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and longing for what could have been, but it is too late to reverse the damage. The song is a beautiful rendition of the emotions that people go through when their significant other becomes a stranger in their arms.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a stranger in my arms tonight
I feel like I'm holding a stranger, someone I don't know and can't connect with.
And I know the reason why
I understand that my actions have led us to this moment.
I've left her all alone one two many times
I neglected my partner by not being there for her too often.
She use to tremble at my touch
She used to feel vulnerable and in love when I touched her.
And her kiss was soft and warm
Her kisses used to be loving and filled with passion.
But tonight, there's a stranger in my arms
My partner feels like a stranger because our connection has been lost.
She's still look's the same
Physically she hasn't changed, but our relationship has.
And she still talks the same
Her words haven't changed, but the way I receive them has.
And she answers when I call her by the same name
She still responds to her name, but the familiarity has faded.
But now to late I realize
I recognize my mistake, but it's too late to fix it.
I let her love for me die
My neglect and lack of effort caused her love for me to fade away.
There's a stranger in my arms tonight
The disconnect between us has grown, making us feel like strangers to each other.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Roba Music, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CURTIS WAYNE
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