Of Tritt's 43 singles, all but two charted on Billboard Hot Country Songs. This total includes five #1's on that chart: "Help Me Hold On" (1990), "Anymore" (1991), "Can I Trust You with My Heart" (1993), "Foolish Pride" (1994), and "Best of Intentions" (2000). "Best of Intentions" is also his highest peak on the Billboard Hot 100 at #27, while its follow-ups ("It's a Great Day to Be Alive" and "Love of a Woman", both of which went to #2 on the country chart) reached #33 and #39 on the Hot 100. He has also charted three album cuts that entered the lower regions of the country chart based on unsolicited airplay.
Tritt has also been featured as a guest on eight singles, including two releases by his friend Marty Stuart: "This One's Gonna Hurt You (For a Long, Long Time)" and "Honky Tonkin's What I Do Best", from 1992 and 1996. He has also sung guest vocals on singles for Patty Loveless, Charlie Daniels, Mark O'Connor, and comedian Bill Engvall.
He has received two Grammy Awards, both for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals: in 1992 for "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'", a duet with Marty Stuart, and again in 1998 for "Same Old Train", a collaboration with Stuart and nine other artists. He has received four awards from the Country Music Association and has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1992.
Here's a Quarter
Travis Tritt Lyrics
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And now you're sorry, you're lonesome and scared
And you say you'd be happy if you could just come back home
Well, here's a quarter, call someone who cares
Call someone who'll listen and might give a damn
Maybe one of your sorted affairs
But don't you come around here handin' me none of your lies
(yeah)
Girl, I thought what we had could never turn bad
So your leavin' caught me unaware
But the fact is you've run, girl, that can't be undone
So here's a quarter, call someone who cares
Call someone who'll listen, yeah, and might give a damn
Maybe one of your sorted affairs
But don't you come around here handin' me none of your lies
Here's a quarter, call someone who cares
Yeah, here's a quarter, call someone who cares
Oh, yeah
Travis Tritt's "Here's a Quarter" is a classic country song about a man who has moved on from a failed relationship and is no longer the recipient of his ex's affections. The chorus of the song is a clear warning to the former lover, that she should not approach him with her false apologies or lies. The singer of the song does not want to be drawn back into what he sees as an obviously unhealthy relationship, and hence gives her a coin to go and find someone else who will care for her.
In the first verse of the song, the ex-girlfriend speaks of her regret of leaving the singer by himself. However, he is no longer interested in what she has to say, and tells her to "call someone who cares". The second verse continues the theme, with matters becoming more direct. The singer tells her, "Maybe one of your sorted affairs, but don't you come 'round here handin' me none of your lies" and remains obdurate in his stance.
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, driving home the message that the singer has had enough of the relationship and is ready to move on. The song serves as a warning to others that they should be careful of not taking their loved ones for granted as they may get tired of trying.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you were wrong to ever leave me alone
You regret breaking up with me
Now you're sorry, you're lonesome and scared
You feel lonely and fearful now
And you say you'd be happy if I you could just come back home
You want me to come back
Well, here's a quarter, call someone who cares
But I don't care, you should call someone else instead
Call someone who'll listen, or might give a damn
Maybe try someone who actually cares about your problems
Maybe one of your sorted affairs
Or maybe one of the people you cheated on me with
But don't you come 'round here handin' me none of your lies
Don't try to manipulate or deceive me
Girl, I thought what we had could never turn bad
I had faith in our relationship
So your leavin' caught me unaware
Your sudden departure took me by surprise
But the fact is you've run...girl, that can't be undone
You left and there's no turning back now
So here's a quarter, call someone who cares
I'm not that person, so go find someone else
Yeah, here's a quarter, call someone who cares
I'm done with this conversation, so take this coin and leave me alone.
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Travis Tritt
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@claudettebroussard1426
This songs never gets old.Sometimes folks forget what they have done and this song can remind them. I keep that Quarter handy. You ain't hurting me no more.
@TheodoreHuckstable-lb1uy
Communications control to over throw freedom is eliminating the very need for quarters this song represents. New generation's will have no idea what this means. Sad
@leahdesmondart
I love that- keep that quarter handy.
@morrislay8437
My wife and I saw Travis Tritt in concert a few years ago in Owensboro, KY. He was by himself, and played every song solo. Best concert we ever attended. He is fabulous!
@matthogan9091
An awesome song that a lot of us can relate to! God I miss country music.
@yashimamom
Timeless classic...Love the song and Travis.
@staceychutskoff1232
Yesss!
@cjturner370
Amen
@richardcall1534
,,,,,
@richardcall1534
@Stacey Chutskoff come on