How Was I to Know
Reba McEntire
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My world revolved around you Every word was a promise I was hangin' on Swept up inside a whirlwind I just couldn't see the end till you were gone I thought I would fall apart (With) shattered dreams and a broken heart Scramblin' in the dark How was I to know That I'd be ok Thought I'd lose it all when you walked away How was I to know I would be this strong I had what it takes all along How was I to know What I was so afraid of Turned out to be my freedom in disguise Now i know what I'm made of Guess it just took some time to realize I was blind, I couldn't tell I put too much faith in someone else Gave up on myself How was I to know That I'd be ok Thought I'd lose it all when you walked away How was I to know I would be this strong I had what it takes all along How was I to know
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Written by: CATHY MAJESKI, STEPHONY SMITH, SUNNY RUSS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"How Was I to Know" was released on September 22, 1997, as the second single and title track from Reba McEntire's album "What If It's You."
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Country Chart in 1997, making it one of Reba McEntire's most commercially successful songs.
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Songwriter Details"How Was I to Know" was written by Cathy Majeski, Sunny Russ, and Stephony Smith, who have penned numerous country hits.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "How Was I to Know" was directed by Robert Deaton and George Flanigen.
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Notable LyricsThe song’s chorus— “How was I to know, that you'd be the one...to show me I was missing something"", suggests a tale of unexpected love.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received wide acclaim from the country music community and critics alike, often being praised for its heartfelt lyrics and Reba's powerful vocal performance.
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Album Performance"What If It's You," the album which features "How Was I to Know," peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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21st number one HitThe song has the significance of being McEntire’s 21st number one hit on the Billboard country chart.
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Popular Live Performance"How Was I to Know" has been a staple in McEntire's live setlist since its release, often earning a spot as one of her encores.
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Music VideoThe music video for "How Was I to Know" features McEntire singing about a love story with a backdrop of exquisite nature visuals.
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