Tough With Me
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Terri says…
This song is about being able to be vulnerable with the one you love. Maybe you have a job where you need to go and put on a “tough” façade all day long, and hold it together. When you come home at night, you should be able to drop your guard and feel safe with the one person who loves and honors you more than anyone. Love should be a retreat from the harsh realities of the world and all the expectations it places on us.
Lyrics
Written by T Clark/T Shapiro/J Collins
Your neck is burned your body’s hurtin’
Boss man’s been on your back all day
You’re out there in the hot sun workin
While he’s sippin iced tea in the shade
You have to put up with so much & you feel beat up
But that’s all about to fade away
CHORUS
Come on, lay your head down on my shoulder
Let your troubled mind go free
All day long you’ve had to be strong, but now you’re home & I’ll make you see
You don’t have to be tough with me
You don’t have to be tough with me
Just leave your boots there by the doorway
I’ll pour us both a glass of wine
I’ll bet I can think of some way
To help bring back your tender side
It’s a heavy load to bear in your world out there
But tonight you’re back in mine
CHORUS
Come on, lay your head down on my shoulder
Let your troubled mind go free
All day long you’ve had to be strong, but now you’re home & I’ll make you see
You don’t have to be tough with me
There it is now there you go, there’s that smile I know
Let’s keep it goin all night long
All night long
CHORUS
Come on, lay your head down on my shoulder
Let your troubled mind go free
All day long you’ve had to be strong, but now you’re home & I’ll make you see
You don’t have to be tough with me
You don’t have to be tough with me
лoмкaжизнь
03. Jan, 2010
Да… Мне действительно близка обсуждаемая тема! Даже грустно как-то
Ираклий
27. Dec, 2009
В нашем офисе так нудно было, хорошо что нашел ваш сайт. Читаю с интересом:)
Jake Zuurbier
11. Nov, 2009
I vote this song for 3rd single!!
SaVannah
19. Oct, 2009
i’m a female, i break colts and work on a ranch. need someone at the end of the day where u dont have be tough and can just be a little more soft…love this song
jolynn
18. Oct, 2009
this song hits my world, im a female dozer operator at a copper mine, and this song fits…thanks terri
Руслан
18. Oct, 2009
Вообще я конечно же люблю написать какую-нибудь едкую критику, но тут ни к чему не придраться!
Amy Warren
17. Aug, 2009
Ah… this song has always reminded me of the love I share with my favorite rough around the edges soldier. I was thrilled to see it added to the track list for the new cd and can’t wait for everyone to hear it!
PS Mike says thanks for giving him permission to leave his boots there by the doorway!
Jackie
12. Aug, 2009
Terri,
You have done it again. We are only seeing glimpses of the new album but I know everyone agrees in saying “this will be one smoking hot album”. Can’t wait for it to be released. You’ve outdone yourself and I’m such a huge fan. Thanks for sharing such incredible and soulful music with the rest of us. We look forward to hearing more.
Joni Reyes( A Guam Fan)
11. Aug, 2009
This is the perfect song for my older brother and brother-in-law. Both of them are strong willed men who don’t like to show their feelings espically my brother who is in the military. I love this song already. Sept can’t come any sooner.
Janeen Volk
10. Aug, 2009
Awesome song!
Almut, Germany
10. Aug, 2009
I’ve loved Terri’s music from the beginning! She’s a great country singer and wears a cowboy hat for all of us country women! Can’t wait to hear this special song on her new album which will be released…when?
Joe Robinsmith
10. Aug, 2009
Wow, I like this one a lot. Can’t wait for this one to hit the airwaves.
Lynn T.
10. Aug, 2009
Thanks for bringing this song along with you Terri. I’ve liked it from the start. This version is crisper, and clearer. Love that this album has been taking it back to the real, and raw.
jen.r.kveum
09. Aug, 2009
i love the new cd & it is the shiet ok this is j.r.kveum
Naomi
09. Aug, 2009
gotta love it!!
Bren19
09. Aug, 2009
I have LOVED this song since I first heard it. To me it’s about word for word my life. I am very happy to see it come out for real this time. I know what TC is saying, once Dave gets home and those boots drop on the floor both our worlds just go away, it may be me pouring the wine or him depending on who needs it more, mostly it’s just loving being together for 27 years and along with our children and other family members being together is fulfilling to the soul! This song for me rates up there with “Just The Same” Great job TC, lovin your words!
Crissy
09. Aug, 2009
This is such a great song. I’m glad this made it to the new cd.
Starr
08. Aug, 2009
I loved this song the first time i herd it, It speakes volumes for me.. Glad it carried over to the long way home.
Timothy
08. Aug, 2009
I Love this song…this album…
Can’t wait for it now…
Terri, you are back better that ever!
Just got my ‘Road Rage’ today in the mail, been playing it all day.
I love it. Thanks for the great music.
Nancylee
08. Aug, 2009
Great sang make this your next single….Can’t wait for the Sept 1 to come so i can buy the new C D on here…..i don’t think walmart and amazon will have it……
Nancylee
trisha
08. Aug, 2009
I love this song its my favorite on the cd that wasnt released.Im so happy its gonna be on the long way home cd.
Shannon (fearlesstcfan)
08. Aug, 2009
LOVE THIS SONG! So so glad it made it from the album that never was, to this new CD!
TNTerrifan
08. Aug, 2009
I always did like this song…the beginning sounds like either, “Feel Like Makin’ Love” or “Shooting Star” …lol LOVE IT!
JC
Julie
08. Aug, 2009
I’m so happy to hear this song on the album, it was one of my favorites from … you know
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