It Only Hurts When I Cry
Dwight Yoakam
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The only time I feel the pain Is in the sunshine or the rain And I don't feel no hurt at all Unless you count when teardrops fall I tell the truth 'cept when I lie And it only hurts me when I cry You couldn't tell it by this smile But my recovery took a while I worked for days and nights on end Just to walk and talk again You can't believe the time it takes To heal a heart once it breaks The only time I feel the pain Is in the sunshine or the rain And I don't feel no hurt at all Unless you count when teardrops fall I tell the truth 'cept when I lie And it only hurts me when I cry Oh maybe every now and then I have a small heartache again You wouldn't know to look at me There's tiny scars that you can't see It was a struggle to survive I'm probably lucky I'm alive The only time I feel the pain Is in the sunshine or the rain And I don't feel no hurt at all Unless you count when teardrops fall I tell the truth 'cept when I lie And it only hurts me when I cry I tell the truth 'cept when I lie And it only hurts me when I cry
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Written by: DWIGHT YOAKAM, ROGER MILLER
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"It Only Hurts When I Cry" is a song by Dwight Yoakam, a successful American country music singer-songwriter. Yoakam has recorded more than twenty albums and compilations and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
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Song Release Facts"It Only Hurts When I Cry" was released on October 31, 1990, as the fourth single from the album "If There Was a Way."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a Top 10 hit on the country charts in the United States and Canada. It peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 5 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of country music, specifically neo-traditional country - a genre that houses modern music that stays closely connected to its traditional country roots.
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Music Video FeaturesAn official music video was released for "It Only Hurts When I Cry," and it was directed by fellow country music artist and actor, Billy Bob Thornton.
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Lyrics and MeaningThe song lyrics describe a man's response to a heartbreak. The title suggests that the narrator is fine unless he thinks of his lost love, implying it 'only hurts when he cries.'
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Dwight Yoakam and his producing partner, guitarist Pete Anderson.
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Critical ResponseAlthough it did not reach number one, the song was praised by critics for its traditional country sound and for Yoakam's unique vocal style, which often draws comparisons to country music legend Buck Owens.
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Album Contribution"It Only Hurts When I Cry" contributed to the success of the album "If There Was a Way," which earned a platinum certification in the United States for sales of over one million copies.
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Live PerformancesThe song has remained a staple in Dwight Yoakam's live performances over the years, often drawing strong audience reactions.
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