The Wade Hayes Old Enough to Know Better song was was released in November 1994 as the first single and title track from his debut album of the same name. The song is also his only Number One hit, having reached its peak on the Billboard country charts on February 25, 1995. .
“Old Enough to Know Better” is a reflection on the follies and lessons learned in the journey of love and relationships. The lyrics depict the protagonist as someone who’s been through heartbreaks and mistakes but has gained wisdom from those experiences. The title itself encapsulates the essence of the song – a declaration that the narrator is now mature enough to make better choices.
Watch the music video and see the written lyrics below.
Wade Hayes Old Enough to Know Better Music Video
This song was written by Hayes and Chick Rains.
Wade Hayes Old Enough to Know Better Lyrics
Neon lights draw me like a moth to a flame
Mama raised me right
That just leaves me to blame
When I get a little sideways on a honky-tonk tear
I’m old enough to know better
But I’m still too young to care
Cowgirls with an attitude
Boots and tight blue jeans
Take my mind off doin’ right, and doin’ other things
When the weekend’s gone
I won’t have a dime to spare
I’m old enough to know better
But I’m still too young to care
Monday morning I wake up
With a hammer in my hand
The boss-man yelling something at me
That I don’t understand
I don’t know how I got to work
But I sure know I’m there
I’m old enough to know better
But I’m still too young to care
When the eagle flies on Friday
Well he barely leaves the ground
I’ve got just enough left to get dressed up
And head back to town
Boss says “Son, having all that fun
Won’t get you anywhere”
I’m old enough to know better
But I’m still too young to care
Monday morning I wake up
With a hammer in my hand
The boss-man yelling something at me
That I don’t understand
I don’t know how I got to work
But I sure know I’m there
I’m old enough to know better
But I’m still too young to care
I’m old enough to know better
But I’m still too young to care
Over the years, “Old Enough to Know Better” has maintained its status as a country classic. Its enduring popularity is evidenced by its continued presence on country music playlists, radio stations, and performances at live events. The song has become synonymous with Wade Hayes’ name and is often cited as one of the standout tracks of the mid-1990s country music era.
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