How Can I Refuse

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About How Can I Refuse

"How Can I Refuse" is a song recorded by the rock band Heart. It was released in 1983 as the first single from the band's seventh studio album Passionworks. The song is an uptempo rock tune which lyrically addresses the strong feelings of infatuation at the beginning of a romantic relationship. "How Can I Refuse" was a successful album-oriented rock (AOR) hit, peaking at number one on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart, their only song to date to do so. The song also had moderate success on the pop charts, peaking at number forty-four on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was Heart's first 12" single release in the UK, backed with "Barracuda" and "Little Queen". 


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2014
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Wake me up with laughter. 
Wrap me in your arms. 
This ain't
No morning after. 
Never been so warm. 
It didn't take so long
For us to feel this way. 

Can a good thing last longer than day? Where do we take it
Now, now that we caught fire? Will something greater grow
Out of this desire? Should I drop my guard at the risk of being
Used but the way you do those things to me, how can I
Refuse?

I could get addicted to your energy the way you take me over,
Pulling on me. Our hearts beat together, out timing is the same.

Can I trust my feelings, save myself the pain? Where do we
Take it now, now that we caught fire? Will something greater
Grow out of this desire? Should I drop my guard at the risk of
Being but the way you do those things to me, how can I
Refuse?

We could share the mystery, spare ourselves the misery. 
Discover it again everyday. We could take love all the
Way.

Where do we take it now, now that we caught fire? Will
Something greater grow out of this desire? Should I drop my
Guard at the risk of being used? But the way you do those
Things to me, how can I refuse?

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Heart is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Seattle, Washington as The Army, two years later, The Army changed their name to Hocus Pocus, then they changed their name again to White Heart a year later, but eventually changed the name a final time to Heart in 1973. more »

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Written by: ANN DUSTIN WILSON, DENNIS J. CARMASSI, HOWARD M. LEESE, MARK ANDES, NANCY LAMOUREAUX WILSON, SUSAN L. ENNIS

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"How Can I Refuse" is a song by Heart, a rock band formed in Seattle, Washington. The song was released in 1983 as part of their self-titled album "Heart."
Successful Single
The song was the first single from the album, and it gained high popularity. It climbed up on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 44, and also topped the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Band Lineup
The lineup of Heart at the time of the album's release consisted of Ann Wilson (lead vocals, flute), Nancy Wilson (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Mark Andes (bass), and Denny Carmassi (drums).
Song Duration
"How Can I Refuse" has a duration of 3 minutes and 54 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the "Heart" album.
Writers of the Song
The song was written by four members of Heart – Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Sue Ennis, and Roger Fisher. The collaboration among these talents resulted in a song that became an instant classic.
Unique Sound
The song is highly recognized for its blend of hard rock and progressive rock elements. In particular, the combination of Ann Wilson's powerful vocals and Nancy Wilson's acoustic guitar gives the song a distinctive sound.
Awards and Recognition
Although "How Can I Refuse" did not win any major music awards, its success on the charts helped solidify Heart's reputation as a leading rock band in the 1980s.
Video Release
A music video for "How Can I Refuse" was released, featuring a live performance of the song by Heart. The video further increased the song's popularity, especially among MTV audiences.
Change in Musical Style
"How Can I Refuse" marked a change in Heart's musical style, signaling a move away from their early folk-infused rock sound towards a more mainstream rock sound that defined their work in the 1980s.
Influence
The song "How Can I Refuse" and the whole album "Heart" had a significant influence on the rock music scene, introducing a powerful female-led band in a predominantly male industry.

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