Vern Gosdin – That Just About Does It

Introduction:

Released in September 1989, “That Just About Does It” stands as a poignant ballad about the slow, agonizing death of love. Country music legend Vern Gosdin, known for his smooth vocals and relatable storytelling, co-wrote the song with Max D. Barnes. The track appeared on Gosdin’s introspective album “Alone”, produced by Bob Montgomery.

“That Just About Does It” quickly resonated with audiences, climbing the charts and solidifying Gosdin’s reputation as a master of heartbreak anthems. It reached number four on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, a significant achievement in a genre known for its fiercely competitive landscape. The song’s success extended beyond the United States, reaching number three on the Canadian Country Tracks chart (RPM).

While “That Just About Does It” didn’t top the charts, it garnered year-end recognition. Billboard ranked it number 52 on their 1990 year-end charts for Country Songs, showcasing its lasting impact on the genre. Similarly, RPM placed the song at number 40 on their Top 100 Country Tracks of 1990, solidifying its presence within Canadian country music.

The emotional weight of “That Just About Does It” lies not only in its lyrics, but also in Gosdin’s masterful delivery. His voice, a smooth baritone tinged with a hint of melancholy, perfectly captures the pain of a relationship on the brink. The song’s melody, a slow and deliberate waltz, mirrors the agonizing pace of a love falling apart.

“That Just About Does It” stands as a testament to Vern Gosdin’s songwriting prowess and vocal talent. It’s a song that lingers long after the final note fades, a stark reminder of love’s fragility and the enduring pain of goodbye.

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Lyrics:

“That Just About Does It”

Every night you go to bed crying
There’s nothing left to do when love is dying
So before the whole world knows how we’re hurtin’
Don’t you think it’s time we pulled the curtains

So many times I talked you out of leavin’
And so many times you’ve tried to fight the feeling
I guess we’ve tried and failed once too often
Now the suitcase down the hallway does the talking

That just about does it, don’t it?
That’ll just about kill it, won’t it?
Maybe we should call a truce
We could but what’s the use?
That just about does it, don’t it?

It’s sad to think that words could come between us
And what I said, God knows, I didn’t mean it
It’s time we realized this time it’s over
It’s tearing us apart to stay together

And that just about does it, don’t it?
That’ll just about kill it, won’t it?
Maybe we should call a truce
We could but what’s the use?
That just about does it, don’t it?

Maybe we should call a truce
We could but what’s the use?
That just about does it, don’t it?