I Don't Have the Heart
James Ingram
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Your face is beaming You say it's 'cause you're dreaming Of how good it's going to be You say you've been around And now you've finally found Everything you wanted and needed in me I don't have the heart to hurt you It's the last thing I want to do But I don't have the heart to love you Not the way you want me to Inside I'm dying To see you crying How can I make you understand I care about you So much about you, baby I'm trying to say this as gently as I can 'Cause I don't have the heart to hurt you It's the last thing I want to do But I don't have the heart to love you Not the way you want me to You're so trusting and open Hoping that love will start But I don't have the heart, oh, no I don't have the heart I don't have the heart to hurt you It's the last thing I want to do But I don't have the heart to love you Not the way that you want me to I don't have the heart (Oh) (Baby, I don't have the heart, I don't have the heart) I don't have the heart (Oh) (Baby, I don't have) I don't have the heart I don't have the heart I don't have the heart
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Written by: ALLAN RICH, JUD FRIEDMAN
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Genre"I Don't Have the Heart" is categorized as an R&B and pop song.
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ReleaseThe song was released in July 1990 as the lead single from James Ingram's third studio album, "It's Real."
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Billboard RankingIt was Ingram's only Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit.
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Grammy NominationThe song received a nomination for "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards in 1991.
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Track DurationThis beautiful ballad has a duration of 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
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Songwriters"I Don't Have the Heart" was written by Allan Rich and Jud Friedman.
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ContextThe lyric tells the story of a man who likes a woman but feels he is not emotionally ready for a relationship.
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Commercial SuccessThis song was the only number-one song of Ingram’s career and it increased his commercial standing in the music industry.
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Cultural Impact"I Don't Have the Heart" is one of Ingram's signature songs and is still widely played on adult contemporary radio.
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VideosDespite its success, James Ingram never made a music video for the song.
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Backup VocalsFamous background vocalists on the track include Phil Perry and Bunny Hull.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "I Don't Have the Heart," including German singer Howard Carpendale, who released a German version of the song.
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SalesThe song performed well commercially, even earning a Gold certification from the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Post ReleaseAfter the song's release, it has frequently been used in film and television, further cementing Ingram's legacy in the entertainment industry.
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LegacyDespite Ingram's passing in 2019, his only number-one hit song continues to resonate with fans around the world thanks to its heartfelt lyrics and mesmerizing melody.
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