"Then They Do" is a song written by Jim Collins and Sunny Russ and recorded by American

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artist

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. It was released in March 2003 as the first and only single from his compilation album ''

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''.

Content

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

Music video

The music video was directed by

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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.

Year-end charts

Susie Luchsinger cover

In 2005, the song was released by

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on her album ''Count It All Joy'', with more instrumental aid.

References

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