Then They Do

"Then They Do" is a song written by Jim Collins and Sunny Russ and recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released in March 2003 as the first and only single from his compilation album Greatest Hits Collection, Vol. 1.

"Then They Do"
Single by Trace Adkins
from the album Greatest Hits Collection, Vol. 1
ReleasedMarch 10, 2003
Recorded2002
GenreCountry
Length4:31
LabelCapitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)Jim Collins, Sunny Russ
Producer(s)Scott Hendricks[1]
Trace Adkins singles chronology
"Chrome"
(2002)		 "Then They Do"
(2003)		 "Hot Mama"
(2003)

Content

In the first verse, the protagonist describes a typical morning where his kids are causing trouble on the way to school and thinks things will be easier when the kids grow up. Once the kids have all gone off to college and gotten married, their parents realize that they have more time to themselves now that the kids have accomplished their dreams, but their house and lives feel a lot emptier nonetheless.

Music video

The music video was directed by Deaton Flanigen and premiered in early 2003.

Chart positions

"Then They Do" debuted at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs for the week of March 15, 2003.

Chart (2003) Peak
position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] 9
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 52

Year-end charts
Chart (2003) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] 37

Susie Luchsinger cover

In 2005, the song was released by Susie Luchsinger on her album Count It All Joy, with more instrumental aid.

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References
  1. http://www.scotthendricks.info/discography.html
  2. "Trace Adkins Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  3. "Trace Adkins Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  4. "Best of 2003: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2003. Retrieved July 13, 2012.


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