The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Reba McEntire
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She came in looking good and looking around She's checking out every man in the room right now Don't go telling her about right or wrong She's been alone for way too long Well, the heart is a lonely hunter With only one desire To find some lasting comfort in the arms of a lovers fire Driven by a desperate hunger To the dark of the neon light The heart is a lonely hunter When there's no sign of a love in sight She hears him say, hey, can I buy you a drink And sees the pale white circle where he wears his ring She knows she's dealing her a dangerous hand The consequences of a one night stand But the heart is a lonely hunter With only one desire To find some lasting comfort in the arms of a lovers fire Driven by a desperate hunger To the dark of the neon light The heart is a lonely hunter When there's no sign of a love in sight From somewhere deep inside, she tells him no Before she starts to cry, she turns to go Hunter, hunter Oh, the heart is a lonely hunter With only one desire To find some lasting comfort in the arms of a lover's fire Driven by a desperate hunger To the dark of the neon light Oh, the heart is a lonely hunter When there's no sign of a love in sight Oh, the heart is a lonely hunter When there's no sign of a love in sight
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Written by: Kim Williams, Mark Sanders, Ed Hill
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Artist Profile"The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" is a song by American country singer Reba McEntire, who has often been referred to as "The Queen of Country", boasting a career that spans over four decades.
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Track InformationThe track was released in December 1994 as the third single from her album "Read My Mind".
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached number one on the Billboard country music charts in April 1995, making it her fifteenth number one single.
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Award NominationsEven though "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" is a popular track, it didn't receive any notable award nominations.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mark D. Sanders, Kim Williams, and Carson Chamberlain - a collaborative group that has penned tracks for numerous top country artists.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song, directed by Jon Small, and featured a storyline around women's rights, specifically, women in sports.
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Album SuccessThe album "Read My Mind" from which the song is taken, was a commercial success and became McEntire’s second album to earn a Triple Platinum certification.
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Live Performances"The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" has been included in the setlist for several of McEntire's tours.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song title is likely a reference to the novel of the same name by Carson McCullers, though the lyrics do not directly reference the plot.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song’s lyrics detail the inherent loneliness of hunting for love and being in the dating scene. The female protagonist in the song expresses her frustration with men who aren't ready for a committed relationship.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have generally praised the song, noting the strong vocal performance of McEntire and the poignant storytelling of the lyrics.
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Track LengthThe official duration of the song "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" is 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
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Cover VersionsDespite its success, there have not been many notable cover versions of the song.
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