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Trying to Stop Your Leaving

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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.

Content



The 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 reception



Kevin 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 video



The 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 charts



References



Category: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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