"How Far" is a song by American

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artist

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. It was written by Ed Hill, Australian country musician Jamie O'Neal, and Shaye Smith, with production by McBride and Paul Worley. It was released on April 19, 2004, as the third official single from McBride's seventh studio album ''Martina'' (2003) by RCA Nashville Records. It was less successful than the previous two singles, rising only to number 12 on the US

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chart. Its music video did however garner her a nomination at the 2005

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for Female Video of the Year.

Content

The protagonist has reached a breaking point with her partner's apathy towards their relationship. She has decided to walk away and asks him how far does she have to go to make him realize what is about to happen.

Music video

The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy and premiered in mid-2004. It was nominated for Female Video of the Year at the 2005

Charts

"How Far" debuted at number 54 on the U.S. ''

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chart for the week of April 17, 2004.

Year-end charts

References

{{authority control 2003 songs Martina McBride songs Songs written by Ed Hill Songs written by Jamie O'Neal Songs written by Shaye Smith Song recordings produced by Paul Worley 2004 singles RCA Records Nashville singles Music videos directed by Trey Fanjoy 2000s ballads Country ballads