: It followed the success of previous singles from Extremes , such as "That's My Story" and the sobriety-themed "Little Rock".
: The single peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in November 1994 after 20 weeks of charting. Collin Raye - Man Of My Word (audio)
: While friends suggest he is free to move on, he admits he gave his heart away and cannot take it back. : It followed the success of previous singles
: He describes his spoken words as a "prison" without her, even wishing—just once—that he had told her a lie instead of a truth that now keeps him from finding new love. Production and Chart Success : While friends suggest he is free to
The song tells the story of a man whose unwavering commitment to a promise has become both a badge of honor and a personal burden.
Produced by John Hobbs, Ed Seay, and Paul Worley, the track features a polished 90s country arrangement.