Here is some background information on Thomas Rhett from the Something To Do With My Hands Songfacts. Thomas Rhett grew up in the music industry by means of his singer-songwriter father Rhett Akins. Whilst studying business and communications at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Rhett formed a cover band and began playing frat parties and other gigs they could get. His dad persuaded him to take the stage one night at a Nashville showcase, and EMI Music's Ben Vaughn, the same publisher who had signed his father many years earlier, offered Rhett a publishing deal.
Rhett co-wrote the song "I Ain't Ready to Quit" on Jason Aldean's 2010 album My Kinda Party and signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records' Valory Music Group division in 2011.[2] In early 2012, he released his debut single, "Something to Do with My Hands". The song received a positive review from Taste of Country writer Billy Dukes, who called it "clever, but not so cheeky that the joke tires after a listen or three."[3]
Die a Happy Man
Thomas Rhett Lyrics
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One of the best nights
That I've had, no doubt
Between the bottle of wine
And the look in your eyes and the Marvin Gaye
Then we danced in the dark under September stars in the pourin' rain
And I know that I can't ever tell you enough
If I never get to see the Northern Lights
Or if I never get to see the Eiffel Tower at night
Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man
A happy man, baby, mmm
Baby, that red dress brings me to my knees
Oh, but that black dress makes it hard to breathe
You're a saint, you're a goddess, the cutest, the hottest, a masterpiece
It's too good to be true, nothing better than you
In my wildest dreams
And I know that I can't ever tell you enough
That all I need in this life is your crazy love
If I never get to see the Northern Lights
Or if I never get to see the Eiffel Tower at night
Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man, yeah, yeah, mmm
I don't need no vacation, no fancy destination
Baby, you're my great escape
We could stay at home, listen to the radio
Dance around the fireplace
Oh, if I never get to build my mansion in Georgia
Or drive a sports car up the coast of California
Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man
Baby, I could die a happy man
Oh, I could die a happy man
You know I could, girl
I could die, I could die a happy man
Mmm
In Thomas Rhett's song "Die A Happy Man", he reminisces about a perfect night with his significant other that he never wants to forget. The song starts with Thomas recounting a romantic evening spent with his love. It was hands down one of the best nights he's had. The combination of drinking wine, his partner's beautiful eyes, and Marvin Gaye's music created an amazing ambiance. Lastly, they danced outside under the stars on a rainy night. The lyrics express his love and appreciation for his partner and how he doesn't need anything else but just her to be happy.
The chorus reiterates this message by telling his partner that she's all he needs in life to be happy. Thomas acknowledges that if he never gets to experience extravagant things like seeing the Northern Lights or the Eiffel Tower, he would still die a fulfilled man as long as he has her. He values her love more than luxurious destinations and possessions, showing that love is everything to him. The last verse indicates that he doesn't need fancy things or trips to be content. Just being with his love, listening to the radio, and dancing by the fireplace is enough for him to be happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, last night was hands down
Last night was unequivocally amazing
One of the best nights
In one of the top nights I've ever had
That I've had, no doubt
Without a shadow of a doubt
Between the bottle of wine
Drinking wine
And the look in your eyes and the Marvin Gaye
And feeling romantic with you, while listening to Marvin Gaye's music
Then we danced in the dark under September stars in the pourin' rain
We danced under the stars in the rain
And I know that I can't ever tell you enough
I can't express enough
That all I need in this life is your crazy love
All I want is your passionate love
If I never get to see the Northern Lights
Even if I never have the chance to see the Northern Lights
Or if I never get to see the Eiffel Tower at night
Or if I never get the opportunity, even if it's once, to see the Eiffel Tower at night
Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
But if all I have is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man
I'd be content as a dying man
Baby, that red dress brings me to my knees
Your red dress is irresistible
Oh, but that black dress makes it hard to breathe
And your every other dress also takes my breath away
You're a saint, you're a goddess, the cutest, the hottest, a masterpiece
You're an angel and a goddess, and the personification of perfection
It's too good to be true, nothing better than you
It seems impossible to find someone better than you
In my wildest dreams
Even in my most extreme imaginings
I don't need no vacation, no fancy destination
I don't require a luxurious vacation or a sophisticated location
Baby, you're my great escape
I am content with you, you are my refuge from the world
We could stay at home, listen to the radio
We can stay at home and listen to music on the radio
Dance around the fireplace
And dance there next to the fireplace
Oh, if I never get to build my mansion in Georgia
Even if I never get the chance to build a large house in Georgia
Or drive a sports car up the coast of California
Or drive a sports car up California's coast
Baby, I could die a happy man
I'd still be fulfilled in life
Baby, I could die a happy man
Baby, I could die a happy man
Oh, I could die a happy man
Yes, I could die a happy man
You know I could, girl
You know I'm being sincere, girl
I could die, I could die a happy man
‘Cause I could die, I could die a happy man
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph Michael Spargur, Sean Maxwell Douglas, Thomas Rhett Jr. Akins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@lovegrows1662
I'm 19 just met the girl of my dreams!! Been listening to a lot of this working saving up to buy a Toyota truck and hopefully gonna take her out so pray for me!! 😁
@imnickdevine
Wish u the best dude!!!!!
@thubeezo
Hope it goes well!
@Jakeweaverchannelpodcast573
Love Grows same but I’m 13 and minus the truck
@oliviagarey9485
A toyota man you can do better 😂
@dragonman1265
Jake Weavergamz 😂😂
@dashy7004
Everyone here is so romantic talking about how they'll sing this to their partner while I'm here listening to this song and singing to my beautiful French fries😍👌❤️
@brandycooper8266
Haha I feel ya on that one
@jennenhes
Preach sister.
@suesue242
lol