The Red Strokes
Garth Brooks
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Moonlight on canvas, midnight and wine Two shadows starting to softly combine The picture they're painting Is one of the heart And to those who have seen it It's a true work of art Oh, the red strokes Passions uncaged Thundering moments of tenderness rage Oh, the red strokes Tempered and strong (Fearlessly drawn) Burning the night like the dawn Steam on the window, salt in a kiss Two hearts have never pounded like this Inspired by a vision That they can't command Erasing the borders With each brush of a hand Oh, the red strokes Passions uncaged Thundering moments of tenderness rage Oh, the red strokes Tempered and strong (Fearlessly drawn) Burning the night like the dawn Oh, the blues will be blue and the jealousies green But when love picks its shade it demands to be seen Oh, the red strokes Passions uncaged Thundering moments of tenderness rage Oh, the red strokes Tempered and strong (Fearlessly drawn) Burning the night like the dawn Oh, the red strokes Passions uncaged Thundering moments of tenderness rage Oh, the red strokes Tempered and strong (Fearlessly drawn) Burning the night like the dawn Steam on the window, salt in a kiss Two hearts have never pounded like this
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Written by: JAMES GARVER, JENNY L. YATES, LISA A. SANDERSON, TROYAL GARTH BROOKS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Year"The Red Strokes" was released as a single in 1994.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of Garth Brooks' "In Pieces" album, which was also released in 1994.
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Chart Performance"The Red Strokes" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in the United States.
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Co-writersThe song was co-written by Garth Brooks, Lisa Sanderson, Jenny Yates, and James Garver.
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Music Video"The Red Strokes" is notable for having Brooks' most expensive music video at the time of its release. It featured a grand piano with Brooks sitting at it, while red paint pours down over it and him.
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Song ThemeIt is often interpreted as a metaphorical piece about the passion and intensity of life, particularly in matters of love.
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UK SingleIn the UK, "The Red Strokes" was released as a single along with "Standing Outside the Fire", another song from the "In Pieces" album.
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AwardsThis song received a nomination for a TNN Music City News Country Award for Video of the Year in 1995.
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Featured ArtistCellist Stephanie Bennett featured on this track, contributing to its atmospheric and dramatic sound.
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Popular CultureThe song and its accompanying music video have been referenced in popular culture over the years, including an appearance in the 1995 film "The Birdcage."
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Fan ReceptionDespite not reaching the top of the charts, the song has been popular among fans and is often included in setlists at Garth Brooks' live shows.
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Song MeaningThe song uses the color red as a metaphor to symbolize different aspects of life and love - pain, sacrifice, passion, and the need to feel alive.
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