About the song
Let’s talk about the timeless classic, “Choices,” sung by the legendary George Jones. This song holds a special place in the hearts of country music enthusiasts and beyond, as it encapsulates the essence of life’s decisions and their consequences in a poignant manner.
Written by Jones himself along with Mike Curtis, “Choices” is a reflection of Jones’s own tumultuous life journey, laden with struggles and triumphs. The track was featured on his 1999 album, “Cold Hard Truth,” which marked a significant comeback for the singer.
“Choices” resonated deeply with audiences, earning critical acclaim and commercial success. It climbed the charts, reaching the top 30 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, showcasing Jones’s enduring appeal and musical prowess.
What sets “Choices” apart is its raw emotion and honesty, delivered flawlessly through Jones’s distinctive vocals. The song explores themes of regret, redemption, and the weight of one’s decisions, striking a chord with listeners of all ages.
George Jones’s rendition of “Choices” stands as a testament to his unparalleled talent and legacy in the realm of country music. It serves as a reminder of the power of music to convey the complexities of the human experience, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
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Lrrics
Ever told on a nigga? (Nope)
Ever squeezed a trigger? (Yup)
Ever set a nigga up? (Nope)
Ever helped a brother out when he was down on his luck? (Yup)
You a sap? (Nope)
You a boss player, you a mack? (Yup)
Let me hold a couple dollars (nope)
Y’all still be poppin’ y’all collars? (Yup)
Stock rims on a scraper (nope)
Paint wetter than a lake (yup)
Poodle in my blood (nope)
Bitch, I’m a thug (yup)
You a loser? (Nope), Winner? (Yup)
Starving? (nope), Dinner? (Yup)
You still sell dope? (Nope)
Now you cleaner than a bar of Dove soap? (Yup)
Got a little gouda (nope)?
Got a thumper, got a Ruger? (Yup)
You in love wit’ the ho? (Nope)
She bringin’ you the dough? (Yup)
You gon’ cry if she leave? (Nope)
You gon’ fly overseas? (Yup)
Everybody get choices
I choose to get money, I’m stuck to this bread
Everybody got choices
These bitches is choosin’, I’m all in they head
Everybody got choices
Keep it 1 thou, I’da liked it, I chose
Everybody got choices
These niggas be hatin’, I already know
But I never go broke (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I ain’t gotta sell my soul (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you broke, you ain’t like me (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I give a fuck if you don’t like me (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ugh, lazy? (Nope)
Got dick that’ll drive a ho crazy? (Yup)
Hater? (nope), Wanna see a player get paper? (Yup)
Traitor? (nope), Loyal to my soil, not a faker? (Yup)
Sleep? (nope), Bust moves, hella active in the streets? (Yup)
Scared of the dark? (Nope)
Have money, have heart? (Yup)
Narc? (nope), Shark? (Yup)
Gossip like a broad? (Nope)
Check a bitch like a smog? (Yup)
Slippin’? (nope), Trippin’? (Yup)
Sober as a gopher? (Nope)
Higher than a rollercoaster? (Yup)
Star Wars? (Nope), Yoda? (Yup)
Never leave the house without my strap (nope)
Shoot a muthafucka in his nap (yup)
Never been a sucka or a pussy (nope)
Blowin’ cookie, never coughin’ like a rookie (yup)
Everybody get choices
I choose to get money, I’m stuck to this bread
Everybody got choices
These bitches is choosin’, I’m all in they head
Everybody got choices
Keep it 1 thou, I’da liked it, I chose
Everybody got choices
These niggas be hatin’, I already know
But I never go broke (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I ain’t gotta sell my soul (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you broke, you ain’t like me (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I give a fuck if you don’t like me (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Was it love at first sight? (Nope)
Did she ride you like a bike? (Yup)
Was it ripe? (Nope), Was her pussy tight? (Yup)
Got some property? (Nope), Drive a Maserati? (Yup)
You softer than a sock? (Nope)
You solid as a rock? (Yup)
Slow? (nope), Trained to go? (Yup)
Your team weak? (Nope)
You respected in the stree-neets? (Yup)
Shallow? (nope), Di-neep? (Yup)
Broke? (nope), Chi-neat? (Yup)
Not a BB or a pellet gun (nope)
But a long barrel base drum (yup)
If I get into it will run (nope)
I’mma give a nigga fair one (yup)
Still live in the trap? (Nope) You ever go back? (Yup)
Wear a wire and a camera? (Nope) Ears to the scanner? (Yup)
Everybody get choices
I choose to get money, I’m stuck to this bread
Everybody got choices
These bitches is choosin’, I’m all in they head
Everybody got choices
Keep it 1 thou, I’da liked it, I chose
Everybody got choices
These niggas be hatin’, I already know
But I never go broke (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I ain’t gotta sell my soul (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you broke, you ain’t like me (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I give a fuck if you don’t like me (no, no, no)
I’mma stay gettin’ money (yeah, yeah, yeah)