George Straight – She Let Herself Go

Introduction:

She Let Herself Go, a captivating country song released in 2005, is from the iconic artist George Strait’s album titled Somewhere Down in Texas. The songwriting duo behind this track is Dean Dillon and Kerry Kurt Phillips. While the song’s production credits haven’t been definitively attributed to a single person, it is likely produced by MCA Nashville, the record label Strait was affiliated with throughout his long career.

She Let Herself Go achieved significant recognition upon its release. It climbed the music charts, reaching the coveted number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song’s reach extended beyond the country music genre, landing at number 14 on the broader Billboard Hot 100 chart. This dual-chart success solidified She Let Herself Go as a hit song across genres. Furthermore, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded the song a platinum certification, signifying over one million units sold. This sales benchmark solidified the song’s commercial success.

She Let Herself Go explores a man’s contemplation on a changing relationship with a woman. The lyrics delve into themes of appearance, lifestyle shifts, and the undercurrents of regret and loss that can accompany these changes. While the song doesn’t explicitly depict the reasons behind the woman’s transformation, it leaves listeners contemplating the complexities of relationships that evolve over time.

George Strait, nicknamed the “King of Country” for his reign over the genre, is a colossal figure in American country music. His career, spanning over four decades, is decorated with numerous accolades including Grammy Awards, Country Music Association Awards, and inductions into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She Let Herself Go stands as another testament to Strait’s enduring artistry and his ability to connect with listeners through relatable themes.

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Lyrics:

Hey, you wondered how she’d take it when he said goodbye
Thought she might do some cryin’, lose some sleep at night
But he had no idea when he hit the road
That without him in her life, she’d let herself go

Let herself go on a singles cruise
To Vegas once then to Honolulu
Let herself go to New York City
A week at the Spa, came back knocked-out pretty
When he said he didn’t love her no more
She let herself go

She poured her heart and soul into their three-bedroom ranch
Spent her days raisin’ babies, ironin’ his pants
Came home one day from the grocery store and found his note
And without him there to stop her, she let herself go

Let herself go on her first blind date
Had the time of her life with some friends at the lake
Let herself go, buy a brand new car
Drove down to the beach, he always said was too far
Sand sure felt good between her toes

She let herself go on a singles cruise
To Vegas once then to Honolulu
Let herself go to New York City
A week at the Spa, came back knocked-out pretty
When he said he didn’t love her no more
She let herself go

To Vegas once
Honolulu
New York City
Came back knocked-out pretty