"I Hate Everything" is a song written by

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and

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, and recorded by American

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singer

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. It was released in July 2004 as the lead single from his compilation album, '' 50 Number Ones''. The song reached the top of the ''

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chart in October 2004 and peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Content

The protagonist of the song is in a bar and runs into a man who hates everything due to his now ex-wife leaving him for another man. It turns out the protagonist has come into the bar after an argument with his own wife. After he has heard the man's story, he calls his wife and says he is coming home, and they are going to work out their differences. The song ends with the protagonist paying for the man's drinks and thanking him for everything.

Chart positions

"I Hate Everything" debuted at number 41 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 17, 2004.

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References

2004 singles George Strait songs Songs written by Gary Harrison Songs written by Keith Stegall Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer) MCA Nashville Records singles 2004 songs {{2000s-country-song-stub