About the song
Vern Gosdin, a name synonymous with the classic country sound, delivered a poignant and heartfelt performance in his 1989 single, “That Just About Does It.” This track, co-written with the legendary Max D. Barnes, serves as a poignant reflection on a love that has reached its inevitable end.
Released as the second single from his album “Alone,” “That Just About Does It” quickly resonated with audiences, climbing to the #4 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song’s enduring appeal lies in its raw emotional honesty, capturing the bittersweet melancholy of a fading relationship.
Gosdin’s distinctive vocal style, characterized by its deep, soulful tone, perfectly conveys the song’s underlying themes of loss, regret, and acceptance. The lyrics, penned with a keen understanding of human emotion, paint a vivid picture of a couple grappling with the realization that their love story is nearing its conclusion.
Through evocative imagery and heartfelt storytelling, “That Just About Does It” invites listeners to contemplate the complexities of love and the inevitable passage of time. It’s a song that lingers in the mind long after the final note fades, serving as a poignant reminder of the bittersweet nature of human connection.
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Lyrics
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 hurting
Don’t you think it’s time we pull the curtains’
So many times, I talked you out of leaving
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 realize 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, don’t it