Somebody Wants Me Out of the Way
George Jones · Radio Lover 1980-1989: A Critical Anthology [2005]
Somebody keeps paying my bar tab
But the bartender won't tell me who
He gives me six cold ones, to go when he closes
And slips me a dollar or two.
My woman is keeping me busy
And I'm afraid to go ask her why
But the more I keep drinking
The more I keep thinking
There's somebody new in her life.
Chorus:
Somebody wants me out of the way
And I bet I'll find out when I go home today
Here comes the waitress with a loaded down tray
Somebody wants me out of the way.
Now my woman is under suspicion
And all I can see in my mind
It's two cheating lovers who love under cover
And the covers they're under is mine.
Chorus:
Somebody wants me out of the way
And I bet I'll find out when I go home today
Here come the waitress with a loaded down tray
Somebody wants me out of the way.
Somebody wants me out of the way....
Somebody Wants Me Out of the Way
George Jones remains a defining figure in country music, celebrated for his emotive vocal delivery and profound influence on the genre. This recording, featured on the 2005 anthology Radio Lover 1980-1989, captures the artist during a prolific decade of his career. The track exemplifies the storytelling tradition central to Jones's extensive discography, showcasing his ability to convey complex emotional landscapes through his signature baritone. While the song appears on a retrospective collection, it reflects the consistent quality found throughout his body of work from the 1980s. Jones's performance on this track highlights his enduring mastery of the country style, maintaining the high standards that have secured his legacy among the genre's most respected vocalists.