Nothin' Better to Do
LeAnn Rimes
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Hung my cotton dress on rusted wire Up there on Pelahatchie Bridge Just a crazy roughneck's daughter Jumped head first into the water Baptized away my sins Hitched to town with Bobby Jo and Tommy Couple of lookers new best friends We slipped in back of the Sunday service Know them church ladies they heard us Bum smoke money from the offering Mama said "idle hands are devil's handy work" Oh the trouble you'll get into When you've got nothin' better to do, got nothing better to do You got nothin' better to do, got nothing better to do Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Sign read bait, chips, beer and ammunition That slim-Jim bad boy hadn't a prayer I hiked my skirt and did the talkin' While them boys were busy walkin' Case of point five out the back door Hid deep in the Mississippi back woods We danced and played around til' dark I had them wrestling for my first kiss Turned into a fight and they missed Me speeding off in Tommy's car Mamma said "idle hands are devil's handy work" Oh the trouble you'll get into When you've got nothin' better to do, got nothing better to You've got nothin' better to do, got nothing better to do Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Nobody hurt, nobody harmed Nobody's business but my own Mamma said "idle hands are devil's handy work" Oh the trouble you'll get into When you've got nothin' better to do, got nothing better to You've got nothin' better to do, got nothing better to do You've got nothin' better to do, got nothing better to do You've got nothin' better to do, got nothing better to do Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Got nothin' better to do babe, got nothing better to do Got nothin' better to do babe, got nothing better to do Got nothin' better to do babe, got nothing better to do Got nothin' better to do babe, got nothing better to do Got nothin' better to do babe, got nothing better to do
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Written by: MICK CRIPPS, TRACII GUNNS, PHILIP LEWIS, KELLY NICKELS
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10 facts about this song
Song Inspiration"Nothin' Better to Do" was inspired by LeAnn Rimes’ small hometown, where there often was really nothing better to do.
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Chart Performance"Nothin' Better to Do" was released as a single in 2007 and reached number 14 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in LeAnn Rimes' 10th studio album, "Family", released in 2007.
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Songwriting Team"Nothin' Better to Do" was written by LeAnn Rimes herself, along with Dean Sheremet and Darrell Brown. This highlights her skills as both a singer and a songwriter.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song has a unique 1920s prison theme, with Rimes dressed as a prisoner. It shows her with her 'gang' in prison and eventually breaking out.
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Positive ReviewsThe song received positive reviews from music critics who praised its up-tempo beat and Rimes's vocal execution.
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Live Performances"Nothin' Better to Do" has become a staple in Rimes' live performances, and she typically delivers a high-energy rendition.
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GenreWhile Rimes has been known for her work in country music, "Nothin' Better to Do" blends elements of bluegrass with country rock.
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Writting SessionThe song was written in about 30 minutes during a jam session, according to Rimes.
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Crossover AppealIn addition to its success on the country chart, "Nothin' Better to Do" also crossed over to the pop chart, where it peaked at number 48, which was uncommon for country songs at the time.
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