Mark Chesnutt’s stature is easily gauged. He has 14 #1 hits, 23 Top 10 singles, four platinum albums and five gold records to his credit; he maintains a front-and-center presence with a hefty tour schedule year after year. Country music critics and fans alike need look no further when it comes to Country music basics. If you ask Chesnutt, he’ll tell you, “It’s the music and the fans that have kept me around this long.” In a creative forum that sometimes confuses style with substance, Mark Chesnutt possesses both.
Remaining true to himself as a traditional country artist, while keeping the pace with the ever-changing country recording landscape, Mark Chesnutt has a knack for picking great songs, delivering them with world-class style and a heart-felt emotion that’s lived-in. With a trademarked voice, Chesnutt has set the bar for his generation and those that follow in his footsteps shaping the music of today’s country music newcomers and the new country music format. Mark Chesnutt’s personal integrity combined with his principal to record a genuine country song has made him a fixture on radio and in honky tonks across the globe.
Chesnutt got his start in the honky-tonks of Beaumont, Texas, learning from his father, Bob Chesnutt, a singer, record collector and major fan of classic country music. Playing alongside his dad, Mark embraced his father’s influence one set at a time and to begin making a name for himself. Mark sang covers by Lefty, Merle, George and Waylon to develop his unmatched crowd-pleasing rapport and his authentic country style.
Bob Chesnutt often traveled to Nashville to record and to broaden his exposure. He began taking Mark along to record when he was just 17. After nearly a decade of recording on regional labels, word got out about this young country vocalist. Music Row executives came to hear Mark on his own Texas turf and recognized the depth of Mark Chesnutt’s raw talent.
In 1989, he was signed to MCA Nashville and his list of accolades tells the rest of his story. With the release of his first single“ Too Cold At Home,” Mark established himself as one of country’s most authentic and talented vocalists. He won the CMA Horizon Award attracting the attention of country legend [and Mark’s greatest mentor] George Jones who introduced him as “A boy from Beaumont, Texas who is the real deal.” That recognition and initial success opened the door to offer Mark his chance of a lifetime, to do what he loved most—sing country music for country fans; this time, on a national level. “The first couple years it was non-stop.” Mark says.
“I can remember one time during a tour, I didn’t step foot on the front porch for ten months, with exception of a day or a day-and-a- half, then, it was right back out again.” Mark’s dedication paid off. He developed a true blue fan base. Fans, he confides, “are the reason for my success.”
His fans helped his records to climb the charts one right after the other making him one of Billboard’s Ten Most-Played Radio Artists of the ‘90’s. Mark’s singles were some the decade’s most memorable; from the fun tempo “Bubba Shot The Jukebox” to emotional ballad “I’ll Think Of Something.” Mark is easily identified for his string of hits including “Brother Jukebox,” “Blame It On Texas,” “Old Flames Have New Names,” “Old Country,” “It Sure Is Monday,” “Almost Goodbye,” “I Just Wanted You To Know,” “Going Through The Big D,” “It’s A Little Too Late,” “Gonna Get A Life,” and one of his biggest, “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing;” a song that held its position at the top of the charts for four consecutive weeks.
Of all the recorded highlights Chesnutt has enjoyed, they take a back seat to his first love; Mark Chesnutt lives to perform on stage. “I just make records because want people to come see my show,” he says with a grin. “Recording music for folks to just listen to music is great,” he says, “but I’ve got to be out there on stage making it.” Fans who have seen him perform agree. Known as one of the industry’s hardest-working concert performers, maintaining a hefty tour schedule and steady presence in front of his fans, Mark’s dedication to deliver live music is unsurpassed. Mark has been on the road since 1990. Whether you hear Mark Chesnutt with a new release on the radio, or see his face on the cover of a new CD, folks can always find Mark doing what he was born to do playing. “The clubs and honky tonks are home for me; it’s comfortable and I’m always with friends,” says Chesnutt.
Married since 1992, Mark and Tracie Chesnutt are the loving parents of three boys, Waylon, Casey & Cameron.
Who Will The Next Fool Be?
Mark Chesnutt Lyrics
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I know I know I know I know
There's things he'd like to know
About the girl I love so.
'Cause after all is said and done
You wont be satisfied with anyone
So after you get rid of me
Will he believe all those lies
End up like me with tears in his eyes
I know, I know, I know, I know
And I'd like to be the one to tell him so.
'Cause after all is said and done
You wont be satisfied with anyone
So after you get rid of me
Who will the next fool be?
Will he believe all those lies
End up like me with tears in his eyes
I know, I know, I know, I know
And I'd like to be the one to tell him so.
'Cause after all is said and done
You wont be satisfied with anyone
So after you get rid of me
Who will the next fool be?
Lord, after you get rid of me
Who will the next fool be?..
The lyrics to Mark Chesnutt's song "Who Will The Next Fool Be?" tell the story of a man who is being left by his partner. He knows that she will not be satisfied with anyone and is likely to move on to the next person who will be her "fool." The singer is aware of the lies she tells and the hurt she causes, and he feels a sense of responsibility to warn the next person who falls for her charms. He knows firsthand what it's like to be left with tears in his eyes, and he doesn't want anyone else to suffer the same fate.
The song speaks to the common experience of being hurt by a partner who cannot be faithful or committed. It captures the sense of resentment and frustration that comes with knowing that someone you love is likely to hurt someone else in the same way. Chesnutt's twangy vocals give the song a sense of authenticity, making it a classic country ballad.
Overall, "Who Will The Next Fool Be?" is a poignant reminder that love can be both wonderful and painful, and that we should be mindful of the impact we have on others. It's a timeless song that speaks to the human experience in a way that has resonated with audiences for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
After you get rid of me - who will the next fool be
As soon as you get over me, who will be the next person to fall for your fake feelings?
I know I know I know I know
I am aware of the fact that you aren't gonna stop making people fool.
There's things he'd like to know
There are things that he might want to ask about you and your behavior.
About the girl I love so.
About the girl I loved so deeply.
'Cause after all is said and done
After everything that happened between us is done and dusted
You wont be satisfied with anyone
You won't feel content with anyone in your life.
So after you get rid of me
So once you're done with me and toss me aside
Who will the next fool be.
Who's the next person you will trap in your fake love?
Will he believe all those lies
Will he fall prey to your deceptions and trust the lies you feed?
End up like me with tears in his eyes
Will he also end up like me, with tears in his eyes due to your fake love?
And I'd like to be the one to tell him so.
I want to be the one who alerts him about your true intentions.
Lord, after you get rid of me
Oh God, once you've done with me
Who will the next fool be?
who will be the next prey of your fake love?
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