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.
Wishful Thinking
Travis Tritt Lyrics
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When you told me you were leaving
Girl I didn't believe a word
'Cause to think that you'd walk out on me
Just sounded too absurd
I'd like to change the things I did
That tore our love apart
Chorus:
Well I'm hoping and I'm praying
You'll give me one more try
'Cause it's an awful price I'm paying
With the tear drops that I've cried
I guess I should have listened
If I had only been that smart
But that's just wishful thinking on my part
I found out it's the little things
That made our house a home
You'd be surprised how much I've learned
Every day since you've been gone
But I wished I'd learned that lesson
Before it broke my heart
But that's just wishful thinking on my part
Chorus
Well that's just wishful thinking on my part
The song 'Wishful Thinking' by Travis Tritt is an emotional plea to an ex-lover, expressing regret and the hope for reconciliation. The opening lines are a denial of reality - the singer struggles to accept the fact that his lover is leaving him. He admits to himself that the problems that caused their relationship to fall apart were his fault, but he still clings to the idea that they can patch things up. The phrase "wishful thinking" is repeated throughout the song as a reminder that his desires may not come true.
The chorus is full of emotion, as the singer acknowledges the consequences of his mistakes. He hopes and prays that his lover will give him another chance, despite the pain he has caused her. He recognizes that he should have listened to her before, but he was too stubborn and foolish. The second verse shows the singer's growth and introspection since the breakup. He has come to appreciate the little things that made their home special, and he wishes he had realized their importance before it was too late. Overall, 'Wishful Thinking' is a heartfelt ballad that explores the themes of love, regret, and hope for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
When you told me you were leaving
When you said you were going to leave me
Girl I didn't believe a word
I did not trust a single thing you said
'Cause to think that you'd walk out on me
Because I couldn't believe that you would actually leave me
Just sounded too absurd
It was too difficult for me to accept
I'd like to change the things I did
I wish I could go back in time and do things differently
That tore our love apart
That caused our relationship to end
But that's just wishful thinking on my part
But I know that I can't actually change the past and this is just me wishing I could
Well I'm hoping and I'm praying
I'm wishing and begging
You'll give me one more try
That you would agree to give our relationship another chance
'Cause it's an awful price I'm paying
Because it's been incredibly hard for me
With the tear drops that I've cried
With all of the tears that I have shed
I guess I should have listened
I should have paid more attention to what you were telling me
If I had only been that smart
If only I had been more intelligent and aware of our issues
But that's just wishful thinking on my part
But I know that I can't change what already happened
I found out it's the little things
I have come to realize that it's the small details that matter
That made our house a home
That created a comfortable and loving environment at home
You'd be surprised how much I've learned
I have picked up a lot of knowledge since you left
Every day since you've been gone
In the time that you've been gone
But I wished I'd learned that lesson
But I wish that I had learned that lesson earlier
Before it broke my heart
Before it caused me pain and heartbreak
But that's just wishful thinking on my part
Unfortunately, I can't change the past
Well that's just wishful thinking on my part
I know that my wishes won't actually change anything
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