"Couldn't Last a Moment" is a song written by Danny Wells and

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, and recorded by American

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singer

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. It was released in February 2000 as the first single from his album '' Tracks''. The song peaked at number 3 on the US ''

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'' country music charts and reached number 1 on the Canadian ''RPM'' Country Tracks. It also peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 becoming Raye's third biggest crossover hit. It was Raye's last top 40 hit on the US country chart.

Background

Raye stated that the song is one of the "most vulnerable" he's ever recorded. "The guy has his heart on his sleeve," he says. "Before, I would have been afraid to cut a song like that because it mirrored my life. Lyrically it's so vulnerable."

Content

In the song, the narrator expresses his feelings after breaking up with his

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. He states that he "couldn't last a moment" without her and attempts to get her back.

Chart performance

The song debuted at number 53 on the ''

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chart dated February 5, 2000.

Year-end charts

References

{{authority control 2000 singles 2000 songs Collin Raye songs Song recordings produced by Dann Huff Songs written by Jeffrey Steele Music videos directed by Steven Goldmann Songs written by Danny Wells (songwriter) Epic Records singles