Drugs or Jesus
2005 single by Tim McGraw
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"Drugs or Jesus" is a song written by Brett James, Troy Verges, Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey, and recorded by American country music singer Tim McGraw. It was released in January 2005 as the third single from his album Live Like You Were Dying. It peaked at number 14, thus becoming his first single since "Two Steppin' Mind" in 1993 to miss the top ten (not counting "Tiny Dancer").[1]
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| Single by Tim McGraw | ||||
| from the album Live Like You Were Dying | ||||
| Released | January 17, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:39 | |||
| Label | Curb | |||
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Content
The narrator talks about how in his hometown, people follow their own paths in life and either choose drugs or Jesus.
Critical reception
Kevin John Coyne, reviewing the song for Country Universe, gave it a positive rating. He says that the song is one of McGraw's best performances ever.[2]
Music video
The music video was directed and produced by Sherman Halsey, and premiered on CMT on January 21, 2005. It shows McGraw walking through an old house. He does not wear a cowboy hat, but rather a knit cap.
Chart positions
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Radio & Records)[3] | 6 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 14 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 87 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2005) | Position |
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| US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 55 |
