Couldn't Last a Moment explained

Couldn't Last a Moment
Cover:Raye Last a Moment single.png
Type:single
Artist:Collin Raye
Album:Tracks
B-Side:You Still Take Me There
Released:February 1, 2000
Genre:Country
Length:3:41
Label:Epic
Producer:Dann Huff
Collin Raye
Prev Title:Start Over Georgia
Prev Year:1999
Next Title:Tired of Loving This Way
Next Year:2000

"Couldn't Last a Moment" is a song written by Danny Wells and Jeffrey Steele, and recorded by American country music singer Collin Raye. It was released in February 2000 as the first single from his album Tracks. The song peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard country music charts and reached number 1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks. It also peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 becoming Raye's third biggest crossover hit. It was Raye's last top 40 hit on the US country chart.

Background

Raye stated that the song is one of the "most vulnerable" he's ever recorded. "The guy has his heart on his sleeve," he says. "Before, I would have been afraid to cut a song like that because it mirrored my life. Lyrically it's so vulnerable."[1]

Content

In the song, the narrator expresses his feelings after breaking up with his girlfriend. He states that he "couldn't last a moment" without her and attempts to get her back.

Chart performance

The song debuted at number 53 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart dated February 5, 2000.

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Billboard Artist of the Day: Collin Raye Lightens Up With New 'Tracks' Set . Billboard.com . 2012-06-20.
  2. Best of 2000: Country Songs . . . 2000 . August 15, 2012.