About The Song
“When a Man Can’t Get a Woman Off His Mind” by Gene Watson is a classic country ballad released in 2003 that captures the essence of unrequited love and longing. The song is a poignant exploration of a man consumed by thoughts of a woman he cannot forget. Written by writers Louie W. Pleacher and Larry Boone, the track embodies traditional country music elements, blending heartfelt lyrics with Watson’s soulful delivery.
He talked “This is a song I loved and recorded for Compendia Records and unfortunately, the company shut down its country division before I could release it. I then sang it on a TV tribute show for Bill Anderson and the fans have been asking me how they could buy it for years now. This seemed like the perfect time to record it for my fans.”
Gene Watson, often referred to as “The Singer’s Singer,” is known for his rich voice and ability to convey deep emotions. With this song, Watson channels the universal experience of heartache, making it a relatable anthem for listeners who have ever felt the weight of love unreturned. The lyrics are introspective and evocative, detailing a man’s restless nights and emotional struggle as he grapples with his inability to move on. The tender instrumentation—highlighted by the steel guitar and soft rhythms—perfectly complements the melancholy tone of the song.
Although “When a Man Can’t Get a Woman Off His Mind” did not become a major hit on the Billboard charts, it remains a fan favorite and a testament to Watson’s enduring legacy in country music. During the early 1990s, country music was undergoing a shift with the rise of more contemporary artists like Garth Brooks and Shania Twain, making it challenging for traditional country songs to achieve significant commercial success. Despite this, Watson’s consistent dedication to traditional country earned him a devoted fan base that cherished his authenticity and storytelling ability.
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Lyrics
I’ve been fighting with these sheets again can’t make myself lie still
My pillowcase is soaking wet and yet I feel a chill
It takes all I can do these days to just survive the nights
It gets crazy when a man can’t get a woman off his mind
When a man can’t shake a memory he runs hot and cold and blind
He hates her then he loves her then he hates her one more time
Your love has such a grip on me it chokes me like a vine
Oh it’s crazy when a man can’t get a woman off his mind
I’ve been phoning you since eight o’clock it’s almost four A.M.
My mind keeps painting pictures of you out loving him
I just crushed a Dixie cup for running out of wine
It gets crazy when a man can get a woman off his mind
Drives him crazy when a man can’t get his woman off his mind
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