His first single, "Something With a Ring to It" was co-written with Aaron Tippin.
Randy Travis and Martina McBride have recorded his songs.
In 1998, Collie appeared as Johnny Cash in the short film, "I Still Miss Someone". Shot mostly in stunning black and white, it captures a moment in time during Cash's darkest years of the mid 1960's.
In The Punisher he played Harry 'Heck' Thornton, an assassin who plays Frank Castle a song, "In Time" (written by Collie) before attempting to kill him.
Married with one son, Mark likes car racing, fishing, golfing, and used to ride bulls.
Mark is a diabetic and volunteers often for the American Diabetes Association. He also hosts the "Mark Collie Celebrity Motorsports Festival For Diabetes Cure", held every October in Nashville at the Nashville Speedway.
One of six children, he showed an early interest in piano and guitar and performed often for his family.
Never Say Never
Mark Collie Lyrics
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She left her diamond ring on the soap dish by the sink
Now something tells me that it might be later than I think
Looks as if I'm gonna have to face the cold hard facts
Like the king of rock and roll, she's never comin' back
She's never comin' back, she's already spent
She's gone, gone, gone like a sad, sad song
On a record made of wax, she's never comin' back, she's gone
I might have changed her mind, if I'd a had the time
But it wasn't meant to be
Now the love we made is just another page in history
I might as well admit it, why it's as plain as white and black
Like the drive-in picture show, she's never coming back
She's never comin' back, she's already spent
Like last week's pay, like next month's rent
She's gone, gone, gone like a sad, sad song
On a record made of wax, she's never comin' back
Just like a record made of wax, she's never comin' back
Mark Collie's song "Never Say Never" is a mournful country ballad about a man whose lover has left him with no warning. The opening lines set the scene for heartbreak: "She didn't pack a thing / She left her diamond ring on the soap dish by the sink." The singer knows that something isn't right, and he fears that it might be too late to save the relationship. The chorus is the refrain about her never coming back, which is a painful realization for him. He tries to justify his actions, telling himself that he might have changed her mind if he had more time, but the truth is that "the love we made is just another page in history."
In the second verse, the singer admits that he knows the truth, that "she's never coming back," but he can't help but hold on to hope that she might. He compares her departure to a "drive-in picture show," reminding listeners of a bygone era of romance and heartache. The final repetition of the chorus drives home the emotional impact of the song, with the image of a "record made of wax" conveying a sense of finality and permanence.
Overall, "Never Say Never" is a powerful expression of heartbreak and loss, with Collie's haunting vocals and the simple, powerful lyrics creating a compelling portrait of a man grappling with the aftermath of a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She didn't pack a thing
She left without any preparation.
She left her diamond ring on the soap dish by the sink
She left behind a symbol of love.
Now something tells me that it might be later than I think
He realizes he might have missed his chance with her.
Looks as if I'm gonna have to face the cold hard facts
He accepts the reality of the situation.
Like the king of rock and roll, she's never comin' back
She's gone forever, just like Elvis Presley.
She's never comin' back, she's already spent
She's moved on, like money that's already been used.
Like last week's pay, like next month's rent
She's gone for good, like bills that have already been paid or that will need to be paid soon.
She's gone, gone, gone like a sad, sad song
She's disappeared like a melancholy melody.
On a record made of wax, she's never comin' back, she's gone
Like a vinyl record, she's left a permanent mark while being gone forever.
I might have changed her mind, if I'd a had the time
He thinks he could have prevented her departure if only he had more time.
But it wasn't meant to be
Their love was not meant to last.
Now the love we made is just another page in history
Their love story is now a part of the past.
I might as well admit it, why it's as plain as white and black
He confesses the truth of the situation.
Like the drive-in picture show, she's never coming back
She's gone for good, like a drive-in movie that's no longer in business.
Just like a record made of wax, she's never comin' back
She's permanently gone, like an old vinyl record.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GERRY HOUSE, MARK COLLIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
barbara estes
beautiful song
John Franklin
My No1 country artist ! I'm known by most of my family & friends as MC ! Hope to record a cpl of his songs, Those Days are Gone (Favourite) & We'll Never Say Goodbye ( My funeral number) A concert of his is on my bucket list !
Barry Price
I’ll definately request this as one of my funeral songs. Hopefully a long time from now!
Wingman
One of my favs too. He's a remarkable singer-songwriter. T. Graham is up there too.
Stella Hansen
Great song .
John Franklin
Playing this one at my Passing !
Steacy783
Making one of those list too huh ?:)
Philip Tamer
RIP Mandy 2009 I STILL L❤VE AND MISS Y😭U H😭NEY .
Brenda Wright
My mack
Steacy783
Feb 24 2022 :)