Her hits include: Better Things To Do, When Boys Meets Girl, If I Were You, Suddenly Single, Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Emotional Girl, Just The Same, Something in the Water, Now That I Found You, You're Easy on the Eyes, Everytime I Cry, Unsung Hero, A Little Gasoline, No Fear, Getting There, Empty, I Just Wanna Be Mad, Three Mississippi, I Wanna Do It All, You Can't Take It With You, Girls Lie Too, The World Needs a Drink, She Didn't Have Time, Damn Right, Slow News Day, Dirty Girl
In late November 2005, she moved to Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Her contract with Mercury Records Nashville expired in March of 2006 and she signed with BNA Records in 2007. Terri Clark ended her contract with BNA in November 2008 in order to be more creative, to focus more on Canada and to start her own label.
Catch 22
Terri Clark Lyrics
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Plowing in the field
Doing all he can to increase the yield
But the more he raises
The more the price goes down
Over at the factory
Working on the line
So your quota goes up every time you turn around
It ain't nothing new, it's called a Catch 22
[Chorus]
Heads they win, tails you lose
It's all the same either way you choose
You're damned if you don't and even if you do
It's (still) a Catch 22
Tell a man you love him
He starts backing up
Tell him you don't and he's a lovesick pup
You try to get together
And watch it fall apart
Hey, I've been there too, what a Catch 22
[Chorus]
Oh, it's a Catch 22
No matter what you do, it's a Catch 22
The song "Catch 22" by Terri Clark is a commentary on the struggles of everyday life and the various situations where doing the right thing still results in negative outcomes. The verses of the song draw comparisons between a farmer trying to increase his crop yield and a factory worker trying to meet a productivity quota. Both individuals are pushing themselves to do better, but the result is that the market price goes down or the quota goes up, respectively, leaving them in a helpless catch 22 situation.
The chorus adds other examples of how working hard or making a choice can still lead to negative outcomes. The phrases "heads they win, tails you lose," and "damned if you do, and even if you don't," effectively capture the essence of the "Catch 22" situation. Even trying to love someone can be a catch 22, where if you tell them you love them, they back away, but if you don't, they become lovesick.
Overall, Terri Clark's "Catch 22" is a poignant reminder that life is not always fair, and that even when we try to do the right thing, we may still end up in a lose-lose situation.
Line by Line Meaning
A farmer on a tractor
A person who is working hard to increase crop yield by plowing fields on a tractor.
Plowing in the field
The person is doing manual labor in the field by plowing the soil to prepare it for sowing seeds.
Doing all he can to increase the yield
The farmer is trying his best to increase the crop yield by performing various farming techniques.
But the more he raises
Even after successful crop growth, the price of the yield decreases because of oversupply.
The more the price goes down
As the quantity of crops is increased, the demand decreases, which lowers the price of the crops.
Over at the factory
Switching to the corporate world, where people work in factories to earn a living.
Working on the line
People who work in factories work on the production line to increase productivity.
You do a good job and never fall behind
Hardworking people never miss their production targets as they always complete their designated work on time.
So your quota goes up every time you turn around
When people work efficiently, their productivity increases, and their work quota keeps on increasing.
It ain't nothing new, it's called a Catch 22
This is a common scenario where people have to work more to increase the yield or productivity, but the reward is less than the effort applied.
Heads they win, tails you lose
The situation where the opposition always wins, no matter the situation.
It's all the same either way you choose
Choosing sides is irrelevant as both options lead to the same destination.
You're damned if you don't and even if you do
Both taking action and not taking any action can have negative consequences, leading to a no-win situation.
Tell a man you love him
Telling someone that you love him or her.
He starts backing up
When someone is afraid or uncomfortable hearing another person's declaration of love towards them.
Tell him you don't and he's a lovesick pup
When one person shows no interest in romance or love, the other person may become infatuated and excessively romantic.
You try to get together
Two people attempt to start a relationship.
And watch it fall apart
Despite the best efforts, the relationship ends and fails to progress.
Oh, it's a Catch 22
This scenario is a no-win situation, making it a Catch 22.
No matter what you do, it's a Catch 22
Regardless of any action taken, the outcome will remain the same - a Catch 22.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CLARK, REGEN, WATERS
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