schnetzka Reviews Every Shania Twain Song

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I think Come on Over is her best work, and it makes sense as its so iconic. But Up! has "highs" that are maybe her highest.

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"Thank You Baby! (For Makin' Someday Come So Soon) (4:01/4:01/4:01)

Album: Up!

Written by: Robert "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain

Produced by: Robert "Mutt" Lange

In what I believe may be one of the longest titles in Shania Twain history, "Thank You Baby! (For Makin' Someday Come So Soon)" is track #13 on Up!. Released as the fifth single exclusively in Europe, the song did not chart in the United States. It did, however, reach #11 on the UK Singles chart.

The music video was originally also only available in Europe before being posted YouTube for other countries. The video consists of Shania being on different screens in an art gallery. Visitors of the gallery start to notice Shania during the course of the video and decide to watch.

Originally performed during the Up! Tour, Shania brought the song back and featured it in a medley during the Queen of Me Tour which I honestly found shocking. Especially because it was not released as a single in the United States.

Overall, I enjoy the song but it is not one of my favorites from the album. Since she brought it back to tour, Shania must really like the song and I could see it being one she keeps bringing back for years to come.

Final Score: 7/10

Check it out
Oh, oh
Hmm, oh
Oh, thank you baby for lovin' me like you do

I didn't like datin'
And trying to find someone
I gave up waitin'
For love to come along

There had to be someway
I knew I'd find it someday

Yeah, thank you, baby
For makin' someday come so soon
Yeah, thank you, baby
For lovin' me the way you do

So many numbers
So many guys to call
Is it any wonder
I got nowhere at all?

Oh, well there had to be someway (There had to be someway)
I knew I'd find it someday

Yeah, thank you, baby
For makin' someday come so soon
Yeah, thank you, baby
For lovin' me the way you do

Oh, thank you baby (Check it out)
Oh

Oh, oh, oh, yeah
There had to be someway (There had to be someway)
I knew I'd find it someday

Yeah, thank you, baby
For makin' someday come so soon
Yeah, thank you, baby
For lovin' me the way you do
(Thank you, baby) Thank you, baby
(Thank you, baby)
For lovin' me the way, me the way you do

Baby, someway, someday, somewhere
Yeah, yeah
Oh, thank you, baby
For lovin' me like you do
Oh, thank you, baby

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"Waiter! Bring Me Water!" (3:20/3:20/3:37)

Album: Up!

Written by: Robert "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain

Produced by: Robert "Mutt" Lange

Waiter! Check out this song! "Waiter! Bring Me Water!" is track #14 on Up! and one of the eleven to not be released as a single. The lyrics of this song are so iconic and are classic Shania. In the song, the female narrator tries to cool her boyfriend off after he spots a beautiful waitress. The narrator over a waiter to get her boyfriend water. Such an interesting topic for a song.

To my knowledge, Shania has only ever performed this song during the Queen of Me Tour as part of a medley. Sometimes I wonder if she remembers all of her songs considering she's only had a few albums.

While I don't think this song would have made sense as a single, I can imagine how a music video would go considering how visual the lyrics are. This song is just one example of Shania (and Mutt's) great songwriting.

Final Score: 8/10

Yeah

He took me to our favorite spot
A place we go to hang a lot
Something seemed to catch his eye
Over my shoulder
Over my shoulder
I turned around to see what's up
A pretty young thing sure enough
She was new, he wanted to
Know her
Know her

Oh, yeah
Then she flicked her hair (Yeah)
Oh, yeah, he began to stare

Waiter! (Waiter!) Bring me water!
I gotta make him keep his cool
(Waiter!) Bring me water!
He's acting like a fool
(Waiter!) Bring me water!

Uh, oh
I did my best to block his view
But it was like he could see through me
I just knew he wanted to
Know her
Know her

Oh, yeah, I ain't getting nowhere (Yeah)
Oh, yeah, she's still standing there

Waiter! (Waiter!) Bring me water!
I gotta make him keep his cool
(Waiter!) Bring me water!
He's acting like a fool
(Waiter!) Bring me water!
Ohh, yeah
Hah!

There's gotta be a way to cool this clown
He's starting to embarrass me
I may even have to hose him down
Bring me water!
I don't know what he finds so distracting
What's so hot about her
I really don't like the way he's acting
Bring me water!
Bring it on

Oh
What's so hot about her?
Uh, uh, uh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

(Waiter!) Bring me water!
I gotta make him keep his cool
(Waiter!) Bring me water!
Send him back to school
(Waiter!) Bring me water!
He's acting like a fool
(Waiter!) Bring me water!
Waiter! Bring me water!

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"What a Way to Wanna Be!" (3:36/3:33/3:33)

Album: Up!

Written by: Robert "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain

Produced by: Robert "Mutt" Lange

Occasionally known for her wordy titles, "What a Way to Wanna Be" fits right into that category. The song is #15 on Up! and was not released as single. One of the aspects I love about the Up! era are the songs that talk about topics not commonly discussed in music. In this particular song, Shania sings about how everyone is just following trends instead of thinking for themselves.

Shania performed "What a Way to Wanna Be" during the Up! Tour but has not performed it since. There are some higher parts of the song so I am unsure if her current voice would be able to handle it.

While I don't think this would have made a good single, I think it would have been cool to have a music video focusing on different trends that everyone was gravitating toward (in a tongue-in-cheek kind of way).

Final Score: 8/10

I don't wanna wear that
It only makes me look fat
Time to tone my thighs, gotta lose another size, yeah
What a way to wanna be
Exfoliate, look great
Feel guilty 'bout what you ate
You're buying all the books
To learn the latest looks, yeah
What a way to wanna be

We like to buy, we like to spend
To keep up with the latest trend
But we don't get no satisfaction
Living like a slave to fashion
No more thinking for yourself
Just get it off a shelf

Oh-oh, why be perfect?
No, oh, it's not worth it
Don't be so obsessed
C'mon, give it a rest
This is not some contest, just do your best
'Cause nobody's perfect
What a way to wanna be

Moisturize, exercise
Erase the Rings around your eyes
Cover what you can
Get a Coppertone tan, yeah
What a way to wanna be (Wanna be)
Stabilize the mood you're in
You're back on diet food again
Bigger is the best, but only in the chest, yeah
What a way to wanna be (Wanna be)

We like to buy, we like to spend
To keep up with the latest trend
But we don't get no satisfaction
Living like a slave to fashion
No more thinking for yourself
Just get it off a shelf

Oh-oh, why be perfect?
No, oh, it's not worth it
Don't be so obsessed
C'mon, give it a rest
This is not some contest, just do your best
'Cause nobody's perfect
What a way to wanna be

It's so very unnecessary
Yeah, how insane to be so vain
It's so synthetic, I just don't get it
I don't get it, baby, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Don't be so obsessed
C'mon, give it a rest
This is not some contest, just do your best
'Cause no-o-body's perfect

Oh, nobody's perfect
No, oh, it's not worth it
Don't be so obsessed (Nobody's perfect)
This is not some contest (Nobody's perfect)
What a way to wanna be

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"I Ain't Goin' Down" (3:58/3:45/3:43)

Album: Up!

Written by: Robert "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain

Produced by: Robert "Mutt" Lange

The only thing going down is the amount of songs we have left on this album. "I Ain't Goin' Down" is track #16 on Up! and was one of the tracks not released as a single. The song holds a strong message about peer pressure. Specifically, it tells the story about a young woman refusing to give up her child despite others telling her she should.

It wasn't until I was a lot older before I realized what the song was about. It continues the theme of the album with talking about topics not commonly discussed in music. The narrator of the song uses their own strength to hold on and not give in to what others are telling her she should do. It's a positive message that definitely fits with the Up! album.

To my knowledge, the only time Shania has ever performed "I Ain't Goin' Down" was during the Up! Close and Personal special. The title of the song could also apply to her current life with her voice struggles. She continued to fight through the struggles to make a return to music and did not let anything stop her. Her resilience continues to make her an icon.

Final Score: 9/10

I'm gonna hold on
'Cause what I believe in is so strong
No matter how long
No one can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down

I had a baby at fifteen
Daddy never did forgive me
I never heard from the guy again, oh
I had to drop outta high school
Everybody treated me so cruel
But I didn't give in and give her away

I'm gonna hold on
'Cause what I believe in is so strong
No matter how long
No one can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down

Her smile got me through the day
And every night I'd pray
I could give her enough
At night, I'd lie awake and cry
Hoping we'd get by
'Cause you can't live on love

I worked night and day to keep us goin'
Through the sweat and tears without her knowing
It was worth it just to watch her grow
Oh, oh
At least I was able to hold her
Whenever she needed my shoulder
I'm so glad I never let her go

Oh, I'm gonna hold on
'Cause what I believe in is so strong
No matter how long
No one can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down

Her smile got me through the years
Dried away the tears
It filled me with hope
At night, I'd lie awake and cry
Prayed we would get by
And for the courage to go, oh

Her smile got me through the day
And every night, I'd pray
I could give her enough

I'm gonna hold on (Hold on)
'Cause what I believe in is so strong (So strong)
No matter how long
No one (No one) can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down
I'm gonna hold on
'Cause what I believe in is so strong
No matter how long
No one can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down

No one can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down

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"I'm Not in the Mood (To Say No)!" (3:26/3:26/3:23)

Album: Up!

Written by: Robert "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain

Produced by: Robert "Mutt" Lange

Shania is not in the mood to say no! "I'm Not in the Mood (to Say No)!" is #17 on Up! and we are only a few songs away from the end of the album. This is one of the tracks not to be released as a single. The song is about taking chances and stepping outside of one's comfort zone to experience new things.

Shania performed the song during the Up! era but has not brought it back since. While I enjoy this song, I would not say it is one of my favorites from the album. I love every song on this album though so that isn't saying much.

One of the best things about the song is its carefree nature. The narrator wants to go through life having a good time and it is very uplifting just like the album overall.

Final Score: 7/10

Yeah
Ok

Don't wanna wait in line (Uh-uh)
It's such a waste of time (Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh)
Won't find me on the couch (Uh-uh)
Sleeping like a slouch (Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh)

I don't like sitting down doing nothing
I'd rather spend my time doing something
Ain't no need to plan it
Jump right in and jam it
No need to say no
Oh, oh, oh

(I'm not in the mood) I'm not in the mood
(I'm not in the mood) To be shy
To stand by and not give it a try
No, I'm not in the mood
(I'm not in the mood) To stay home
Be alone, face the night on my own
No, I'm not in the mood (To say)
To say (To say) to say no

I won't be laying low (Uh-uh)
It's not my style to take it slow (Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh)
No, it ain't like me to slack (Uh-uh)
There's no time for holding back (Uh-uh-uh-uh)

I won't be sitting down doing nothing
I'd rather spend my time doing something
Ain't no need to plan it
Jump right in and jam it
No need to say no
Oh, oh, oh

(I'm not in the mood) I'm not in the mood
(I'm not in the mood) To be shy
To stand by and not give it a try
No, I'm not in the mood
(I'm not in the mood) To stay home
Be alone, face the night on my own
No, I'm not in the mood (To say)
To say (To say) to say no

Uh, uh, mmm
Ha, ha
I'm jumping right in
Oh, yeah, ha
Jumping right in

Oh, I'd rather spend my time doing something
I won't be sitting around doing nothing
Ain't no need to plan it
Jump right in and jam it
No need to say no
Oh, oh, oh

(I'm not in the mood) I'm not in the mood
(I'm not in the mood) To be shy
To stand by and not give it a try
No, I'm not in the mood
(I'm not in the mood) To stay home
Be alone, face the night on my own
No, I'm not in the mood (To say)
To say (To say) to say no

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"In My Car (I'll Be the Driver)" (3:17/3:15/3:11)

Album: Up!

Written by: Robert "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain

Produced by: Robert "Mutt" Lange

In Shania's car, she'll be the driver! "In My Car (I'll Be the Driver)" is #18 and the penultimate track on Up! and honestly, it is one of my favorite non-singles from the project. There is just something about this song that I gravitate toward but I cannot put my finger on what it is.

Lyrically, the song talks about finding that one spot that you have complete control over. In the song, the narrator's car is that spot. I agree with the sentiment that everybody should have that one spot where they can be unapologetically themselves and have complete control over. Although, I disagree with the line "it's alright if you sleep with your socks on" - no, it is not alright lol.

Shania performed the song during the Up! era but has not sung it live since. Because of my love for the song, I would like to see it return to her setlists, even if it is just included in a medley like she has done for some of her other album tracks.

Final Score: 10/10

You can choose the channel when we're watchin' the TV
Oh, babe, it's okay
And you can pick the flavor when we're orderin' ice cream
I don't mind, yeah, that's fine
I'd do, ooh-ooh-ooh
Anything for you, ooh-ooh-ooh

Ahh, it's alright if you sleep with your socks on
Oh, babe, it's okay
And you can hurt my head with your favorite rock song
I don't mind, yeah, that's fine

For you, ooh-ooh-ooh
There's nothin' that I wouldn't do, ooh-ooh-ooh
You can put a hole in my shoe

But in my car, I'll be the driver
In my car, I'm in control
In my car, I come alive and
In my car, I am the driver

You can blame me when you run outta razors
Oh, babe, it's okay
And I will run around when you ask me for favors
I don't mind, that's fine

For you, ooh-ooh-ooh
There's nothin' that I wouldn't do, ooh-ooh-ooh
You can put a hole in my shoe

But in my car, I'll be the driver
In my car, I'm in control
In my car, I come alive and
In my car, I am the driver

I don't mind if you think you're the strong one, yeah
Oh, babe, it's okay
And you can have your way, honey, even when you're wrong
I don't mind, yeah, that's fine

For you, ooh-ooh-ooh
There's nothin' that I wouldn't do, ooh-ooh-ooh
You can put a hole in my shoe

But in my car, I'll be the driver
In my car, I'm in control
In my car, I come alive and
In my car

Not you, ooh-ooh-ooh
Not you, ooh-ooh-ooh
Not you, ooh-ooh-ooh
Yeah, in my car, I'll be the driver

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"When You Kiss Me" (4:09/4:07/3:56)

Album: Up!

Written by: Robert "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain

Produced: Robert "Mutt" Lange

We have reached the end of the Up! album with track #19, "When You Kiss Me". Released as the 7th single on November 10, 2003, almost a complete year after the album came out, the track reached only #60 on the Hot Country Songs chart. Considering how iconic this song is, I believe that chart position to be quite low.

The original romantic music video depicts Shania on the beach with a man while the alternative video is a one-take with Shania on the beach by herself. Both videos were filmed in black-and-white.

"When You Kiss Me" is another song she performed on the Up! tour but has not performed it since. Given that the album had 19 songs, that is kinda understandable. I'd like to see her bring this one back though. It's so romantic and just a good-feeling song.

Final Score: 9/10

Yeah

This could be it, I think I'm in love
It's love this time
It just seems to fit, I think I'm in love
This love is mine

I can see you with me when I'm older
All the lonely nights are finally over
You took the weight of the world off my shoulders
(The world just goes away)

Oh, when you kiss me (When you kiss me)
I know you miss me (I know you miss me)
And when you're with me
The world just goes away
The way you hold me (The way you kiss me)
The way you show me (I know you miss me)
That you adore me
Oh, when you kiss me
Oh, yeah

You are the one, I think I'm in love
Life has begun (I think I'm in love)

I can see the two of us together
I know I'm gonna be with you forever
Love couldn't be any better (The world just goes away)

Oh, when you kiss me (When you kiss me)
I know you miss me (I know you miss me)
And when you're with me
The world just goes away
The way you hold me (The way you kiss me)
The way you show me (I know you miss me)
That you adore me
Oh, when you kiss me
Oh, yeah

I can see you with me when I'm older
All the lonely nights are finally over
You took the weight of the world off my shoulders
(The world just goes away)

When you kiss me (When you kiss me)
I know you miss me (I know you miss me)
And when you're with me
The world just goes away
The way you hold me (The way you kiss me)
The way you show me (I know you miss me)
That you adore me
The world just goes away (When you kiss me)
When you kiss me (I know you miss me)
I know you miss me (And when you're with me)

Oh, the world just goes away
When you kiss me

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Happy 59th Birthday, Shania!

In honor of Shania's birthday, I thought I would finally review the new tracks from her 2004 Greatest Hits album...

Shania Twain - Greatest Hits (2004)

1. "Forever and for Always" (red radio edit)
2. "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" (red radio edit)
3. "Up!" (green album version)
4. "Come On Over"
5. "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!"
6. "That Don't Impress Me Much" (dance mix, Australian tour edit)
7. "From This Moment On" (the right single mix)
8. "Honey, I'm Home"
9. "You're Still the One" (country version w/o intro)
10. "Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)"
11. "Love Gets Me Every Time"
12. "No One Needs to Know"
13. "You Win My Love" (radio edit)
14. "(If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here!" (radio edit)
15. "The Woman in Me (Needs the Man in You)" (radio edit)
16. "Any Man of Mine"
17. "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" (radio edit)
18. "Party for Two" (with Mark McGrath)
19. "Don't!"
20. "Party for Two" (with Billy Currington)
21. "I Ain't No Quitter"

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"Party of Two" (3:31)
Featuring: Billy Currington or Mark McGrath

Album: Greatest Hits

Written by: Robert "Mutt" Lange & Shania Twain

Produced by: Robert "Mutt" Lange

Shania took a different approach for the song "Party for Two" off of her Greatest Hits album. She collaborated on one version with country artist Billy Currington and with pop artist Mark McGraw on another version. The song marks the second collaboration in Shania's career after having a duet with Bryan White on "From This Moment On".

You could already tell the damage Lyme's Disease has caused to Shania's voice on this song. She still sounds like herself but different at the same time. Her voice would continue to change after this. It's also one that remains a staple in her live shows nowadays.

I honestly do not know which version I prefer. Shania has always skirted the line of genres and working with artists of different genres stays true to that. While I don't go back to this song as much as others in her discography, I still quite enjoy it.

Final Score: 8/10

Hey (Billy or Mark)
Yeah?
I'm havin' a party, wanna come?
Nah, I don't think so, baby
Oh, come on
It's gonna be lots of fun
Nah (Woo!)
Oh, oh
Oh, baby

I'm havin' me a party (Well, I don't think I can come)
Uh-uh, this ain't just any kind of party (Nah, I think I'll stay at home)
Uh, oh, no
It's gonna be really, really hot (It's starting to sound good)
I'm gonna put you on the spot (Baby, maybe I should)
Yeah, there'll be lots of one on one (Guess I could be there)
Come on and join the fun (What should I wear?)

I'll tell you that it
It doesn't matter (Aw yeah) what you wear
'Cause it's only gonna be, uh
You and me there (Woo!)

I'm havin' a party
A party for two
Inviting nobody
Nobody but you

You'll be sexy in your socks (We could polish the floors)
Incase that anybody knocks (Let's lock all the doors)
Yeah, all the things I'm gonna do (I'm gonna do with you)
I wanna try something new (I wanna try that, too)

I tell you that it
It doesn't matter (Uh-uh) what I wear
'Cause it's only gonna be
You and me there (Woo!)

I'm havin' a party
A party for two (Aw, yeah)
Inviting nobody
Nobody but you (Yeah)

Yeah you
(I'm here) You're there
And that's all we really need
(And we're gonna) We're gonna party hearty
(Just) Just you and me
(Don't) Don't think about it now
(Don't) Don't even doubt it now
(I'm inviting you to a) party for two (Woo!)

Shake it, shake it (Come on, baby)
All the things I'm gonna do (I'm gonna do with you)
I wanna try something new with you, boy (I wanna try that, too)

I'll tell you that it
It doesn't matter what you wear
'Cause it's only gonna be
It's only gonna be you and me (Aww, yeah)

I'm havin' a party (A little bitty party, baby)
A party for two
It's just me and you (That's right)
Inviting nobody
I ain’t inviting anybody (Nobody, baby)
Nobody but you

I'm havin' a party (Woo!) (I'm havin' a party)
A party for two (A party for two), a party for two
I ain't inviting nobody (I'm inviting nobody)
Nobody but you (Nobody but you), nobody but you

Come on, come on (Woo!) (Come on, come on)
(I'm havin' a party) Come on, come on, come on (Come on, come on, yeah)
(I'm havin' a party) Come on, come on (Woo!) (Come on, come on)
(I'm havin' a party) Come on, come on, come on (Come on, come on, yeah)
(Just you and me there)

That was great! (Let’s do it again)

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