About The Song
In the realm of country music, female artists have long held a prominent place, their voices echoing tales of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Among these luminaries stands Shania Twain, a Canadian singer-songwriter who has captivated audiences worldwide with her blend of country pop and her unapologetically independent spirit. Her 1998 hit, “That Don’t Impress Me Much”, stands as a timeless anthem for women who refuse to be swayed by superficial displays of wealth and status.
“That Don’t Impress Me Much” opens with a catchy guitar riff that immediately sets the tone for the song’s sassy and self-assured attitude. Twain’s vocals are crisp and clear, her voice laced with a hint of playful defiance as she lays out her criteria for a truly impressive partner. The lyrics are a refreshing departure from the traditional country music narrative of the swooning female protagonist, instead offering a bold declaration of female empowerment.
Twain’s protagonist is not easily impressed by material possessions or flashy displays of wealth. She’s looking for someone who is genuine, kind, and has a sense of humor. “You may be good lookin’ but that won’t make me fall” she sings, dismissing superficial attractions and insisting on substance over style. The song’s chorus is a powerful declaration of self-worth: “That don’t impress me much, no, not really.”
“That Don’t Impress Me Much” was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on both the country and pop charts in the United States and Canada. The song’s music video, featuring Twain in a series of stylish outfits and exuding confidence, further solidified its status as an anthem for the independent woman.
Twain’s song has resonated with women of all ages, becoming a karaoke favorite and a go-to choice for playlists celebrating female empowerment. Its message of self-assurance and the importance of seeking a partner who values you for who you are remains as relevant today as it was when the song was first released. “That Don’t Impress Me Much” is a reminder that true worth lies not in external trappings but in the qualities of the heart and mind.
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I’ve known a few guys who thought they were pretty smartBut you’ve got being right down to an artYou think you’re a genius, you drive me up the wallYou’re a regular original, a know-it-allOh, oh, you think you’re specialOh, oh, you think you’re something elseOkay, so you’re a rocket scientistThat don’t impress me muchSo you got the brain but have you got the touchDon’t get me wrong, yeah I think you’re alrightBut that won’t keep me warm in the middle of the nightThat don’t impress me muchI never knew a guy who carried a mirror in his pocketAnd a comb up his sleeve-just in caseAnd all that extra hold gel in your hair oughta lock it‘Cause Heaven forbid it should fall outta placeOh, oh, so you think you’re something specialOh, oh, you think you’re something elseOkay, so you’re Brad PittThat don’t impress me muchSo you got the looks but have you got the touchDon’t get me wrong, yeah I think you’re alrightBut that won’t keep me warm in the middle of the nightThat don’t impress me muchYou’re one of those guys who likes to shine his machineYou make me take off my shoes before you let me get inI can’t believe you kiss your car good nightC’mon baby tell me, you must be jokin’, rightOh, oh, so you think you’re something specialOh, oh, you think you’re something elseOkay, so you’ve got a carThat don’t impress me muchSo you got the moves but have you got the touchDon’t get me wrong, yeah I think you’re alrightBut that won’t keep me warm in the middle of the nightThat don’t impress me muchYou think you’re cool but have you got the touchDon’t get me wrong, yeah I think you’re alrightBut that won’t keep me warm on the long, cold, lonely nightThat don’t impress me muchOkay, so what do you think you’re Elvis or somethingWhateverThat don’t impress me