Sometimes She Forgets
Travis Tritt
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If you see her out tonight And she tells you that it's just the lights That bring her here and not her loneliness That's what she says but sometimes she forgets If she tells you she don't need a man She's had all the comfort she can stand You best believe every word she says But don't give up 'cause sometimes she forgets And sometimes she forgets that not too long ago she swore She wasn't gonna let her heart be broken anymore So now she keeps it locked away Oh and it grows colder everyday And it won't warm to any man's caress That's what she says but sometimes she forgets And sometimes she forgets that not too long ago she swore She wasn't gonna let her heart be broken anymore So if you see her out tonight And she tells you that it's just the lights That bring her here and not her loneliness That's what she says but sometimes she forgets Yeah, that's what she says, but sometimes she forgets So don't you dare give up 'cause sometimes she forgets, yeah, yeah
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Written by: STEVE EARLE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter Details"Sometimes She Forgets" was written by the ever-talented Steve Earle, who has penned numerous hits in genres spanning country, rock, and folk.
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Release InformationThe song was initially released as part of Steve Earle's 1995 album, 'Train a Comin'. The album was actually his first record after serving time in prison for drug possession.
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Grammy NominationEarle's album 'Train a Comin' got a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1996. However, the award went to Emmylou Harris for her album 'Wrecking Ball'.
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Cover VersionThe song gained more popularity when country artist Travis Tritt covered it and released it as a single from his 1995 album, 'Greatest Hits: From the Beginning'.
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Chart PerformanceTritt's version of "Sometimes She Forgets" reached the top ten in the United States and number nine in Canada. Specifically, it climbed to number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1995.
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CompositionThough "Sometimes She Forgets" has a country vibe with elements of bluegrass, it explores modern themes of heartbreak and longing, making it distinctly Earle's style.
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Music VideoThe music video of Travis Tritt's version even got into TV's CMT's Top 30 videos of 1995. The video was directed by Jon Small and shot in black and white.
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Celebrities InvolvedYasmine Bleeth, known for her role in Baywatch, starred in the music video for Tritt's version of the song.
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Audience ReactionDespite the troubled circumstances surrounding Earle's personal life, "Sometimes She Forgets" was praised by many for its poignant lyrics and the moving melody.
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Critical AcclaimMany music critics denote this song as one of Steve Earle's finest works due to the beautiful combination of lyrical depth and emotional intensity.
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