Introduction:
He’s Got That Something Special, a poignant country ballad released in 2009, showcases the songwriting talents of George Strait himself, alongside his son, Bubba Strait, and veteran songwriter Dean Dillon. The song finds its home on Strait’s studio album Twang, a collection of tunes that marked a return to his signature traditional country sound after a period of experimentation with contemporary country music.
He’s Got That Something Special explores the themes of lost love and regret. The narrator reflects on a past relationship, admitting his shortcomings and acknowledging the qualities another man now possesses that he himself failed to recognize. The song’s lyrics take the listener through the narrator’s realization that he didn’t appreciate what he had until it was gone. He’s Got That Something Special avoids falling into bitterness, instead offering a melancholic acceptance of the situation.
He’s Got That Something Special was not released as a single, and therefore did not achieve chart success. However, it has become a fan favorite on the Twang album, praised for its relatable storytelling and Strait’s signature smooth vocals. The song resonates with listeners who have experienced similar feelings of loss and the realization that sometimes the most precious things are only appreciated in hindsight. He’s Got That Something Special stands as a testament to Strait’s songwriting and ability to connect with his audience through genuine emotion and relatable themes.
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Lyrics:
… I used to be the one whoShe was always holding ontoLike a fool I told her way too tightHe was glad to see me let goHe’s all I see now in her eyesHe’s got that something specialBut that something special used to be mine
… She seesMore in him than she ever saw in meShe thinksHe’s got everything she’ll ever needHe’s got that something specialBut that something special used to be mine
… Never knew how good I had itNever do till you don’t have itI’d give anything to have her backIt hurts me to admit thatHe’s got what I never knew I hadHe’s got that something specialBut that something special used to be mine
… She seesMore in him than she ever saw in meShe thinksHe’s got everything she’ll ever needHe’s got that something specialBut that something special used to be mine
… He’s got that something specialBut that something special used to be mine