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.
Woman
Mark Chesnutt Lyrics
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Probably even better
Than you even know yourself by now
Now woman, where do you think you're going?
You know you're not going
To get any further than your mama's house
Before you turn around and come running back
I know this and you know that
You're just mad and there's a chance
A really good chance that I'm wrong again
I usually am
But girl you know as sure as rain
I'm always right about one thing
I know a little fight can change
I'm your man, you're my woman
Woman you know I'm sorry
For me being such a sorry
Lousy, inconsiderate so and so
So woman now that we've got that over
How 'bout we skip over the part where you leave me
Standing in your dust and start making up
Glad to have you back
I know this and you know that
You're just mad and there's a chance
A really good chance that I'm wrong again
I usually am
But girl you know as sure as rain
I'm always right about one thing
I know a little fight can change
I'm your man, you're my woman
I know this and you know that
You're just mad and there's a chance
A really good chance that I'm wrong again
I usually am
But girl you know as sure as rain
I'm always right about one thing
I might be a pain but still the fact remains
I'm your man, you're my woman
The song Woman by Mark Chesnutt appears to be a heartfelt plea from a man to his woman to stay with him and work things out after a fight or disagreement. The chorus speaks of the true love and connection that exists between them, even if things seem difficult at times. The phrase "I know this and you know that, you're just mad" is repeated twice in the chorus, indicating that the man understands his partner's anger or frustration, but wants to reassure her that he is committed to making things right.
In the first verse, the man says that he knows the woman even better than she knows herself, suggesting that he understands her deeply and can anticipate her reactions to things. He expresses concern that she might be considering leaving him, but suggests that she won't get any further than her mother's house before realizing that she wants to come back to him.
The second verse begins with the man apologizing for his previous behavior and acknowledging that he's not always the perfect partner. He suggests that they should move past their arguments quickly and get back to the good parts of their relationship. The repeated chorus provides a sense of stability and reassurance, indicating that no matter what happens, they will always be there for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Woman, woman I know you better
I understand you fully, inside and out, likely better than you know yourself.
Now woman, where do you think you're going?
I am inquiring of your destination, as I am aware it is unlikely to take you very far.
You know you're not goingTo get any further than your mama's house
It is clear that your travels will not extend beyond your mother's home.
Before you turn around and come running back
You will eventually return, and I predict it will be before you get too far away.
Woman you know I'm sorry
I acknowledge that I have wronged you and feel remorseful.
For me being such a sorryLousy, inconsiderate so and so
I recognize that I have acted poorly and without consideration for your feelings.
So woman now that we've got that over
Now that we have addressed my error, let us move on.
How 'bout we skip over the part where you leave meStanding in your dust and start making up
Let us avoid the part where you leave me behind and work towards reconciliation.
Glad to have you back
I am pleased that you have returned to me.
But girl you know as sure as rainI'm always right about one thing
Trust me on this - I have a track record of being correct about something.
I know a little fight can changeI'm your man, you're my woman
Relationships are dynamic and moments of tension are normal - I am committed to you as my partner.
I might be a pain but still the fact remains
I may irritate you at times, though the truth persists regardless.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TONY MARTIN, ROGER SPRINGER
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