Cleopatra, Queen of Denial
Pam Tillis
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Well I said he had a lot of potential He was only misunderstood You know he really didn't mean to treat me so bad You know he wanted to be good And I swore one day I would tame him Even though he loved to run hog wild Just call me Cleopatra everybody 'Cause I'm the Queen of Denial Well now I knew he didn't have any money Yeah that's why he couldn't buy me a ring Oh and just because he bought himself a brand new pick-up truck Really didn't prove anything Yeah he never had to say he loved me I could see it every time he smiled Just call me Cleopatra everybody 'Cause I'm the Queen of Denial Oh Queen of Denial Buyin' all his alibis Queen of Denial Floatin' down a river of lies Well I'm not gonna jump to conclusions Or throw away this perfect romance Oh even though I caught him dancin' last night With a girl in leapord skin pants Yeah, he's probably stuck in traffic And he'll be here in a little while Just call me Cleopatra everybody 'Cause I'm the Queen of Denial Oh Queen of Denial Buyin' all his alibis Queen of Denial Floatin' down a river of lies
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Written by: BOB DIPIERO, JAN BUCKINGHAM, PAM TILLIS
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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11 facts about this song
Song Genre"Cleopatra, Queen of Denial" is a song in the country genre, characterized by its mix of traditional country instruments and modern beats.
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Album ReleaseIt was released in 1993 as part of Tillis' third album, "Homeward Looking Angel".
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Pam Tillis with Bob DiPiero and Jan Buckingham.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 11 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, symbolizing commercial success.
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Musical StyleThe song showcased Tillis' distinct contemporary country style, which often incorporated elements of bluegrass, honky-tonk and pop.
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ThemesThe song has a humorous theme, featuring a woman who fails to see obvious signs of her boyfriend's infidelity, hence the reference to Cleopatra, Queen of Denial.
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Country Music Association AwardTillis' performance of the song contributed to her winning the 1994 Country Music Association award for Female Vocalist of the Year.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song features Pam dressed as Cleopatra being carried into a country bar on a litter by four muscular men.
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Unique ContributionIt is one of the songs that helped define Tillis' unique contribution to 90's country with tracks that often dealt with female empowerment, heartbreak, and reality in an unusually candid manner.
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Relevance"Cleopatra, Queen of Denial" remains a beloved song and continues to be a staple in Tillis' live performances.
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InfluenceThis song helped to usher in an era of female empowerment in country music, paving the way for future female country artists.
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