2000 single by Collin Raye
"Couldn't Last a Moment" is a song written by Danny Wells and Jeffrey Steele, and recorded by American country music singer Collin Raye. It was released in February 2000 as the first single from his album "Tracks". The song peaked at number 3 on the US "Billboard" 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 girlfriend. 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 "Billboard" Hot Country Singles &amp; Tracks chart dated February 5, 2000. 
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