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Wikipedia article'"Trying to Stop Your Leaving"' is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dierks Bentley. It was released in January 2008 as the fourth and final single from his 2006 album 'Long Trip Alone'. It peaked at number 5 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart and at number 73 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Bentley, Brett Beavers and Jim Beavers. ContentThe narrator is a man who is describing his difficulty in trying to keep his lover from leaving him. He uses various metaphors to illustrate his point. For example, in one verse, he compares the situation to throwing a pebble into the Rio Grande, stating that he could "throw in a million more and not slow it down". Critical receptionKevin John Coyne of 'Country Universe' gave the song an A grade, saying that he liked the "rise and fall in intensity, [and] the delicate intertwining of the electric guitar and the steel." In 2017, 'Billboard' contributor Chuck Dauphin put "Trying to Stop Your Leaving" at number two on his top 10 list of Bentley's best songs. Music videoThe music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy, and features Bentley standing by a river, and him and his band playing in the middle of a railroad track in a tunnel. It also features Bentley and his (only in the video) wife fighting and her packing her bags. It also shows them having sexual activity. Chart performance"Trying to Stop Your Leaving" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart for the week of January 26, 2008. Year-end chartsReferencesCategory:2008 singles Category:2006 songs Category:Country ballads Category:2000s ballads Category:Dierks Bentley songs Category:Music videos directed by Trey Fanjoy Category:Songs written by Dierks Bentley Category:Songs written by Brett Beavers Category:Songs written by Jim Beavers Category:Capitol Records Nashville singles Category:Song recordings produced by Brett Beavers | |
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