A Memory Like I'm Gonna Be
Tanya Tucker
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(Jerry Laseter/Roger Murrah) I can hear you smilin' on the 'phone. Bet you thought that I'd be cryin'. Go on, tell yourself I done you wrong. But we both know you'd be lyin'. We don't have to have a reason, If your heart is set on leavin'. To remember on some rainy day, A little simple word or thought, Or a birthday card I bought. Just surrender, 'cause you can't get away, You never can be free, From a memory like I'm gonna be. That greener grass you think you see: Hah, is just a high-heeled illusion. Better count the cost of bein' free, Is it worth all that you're losin'? It may be over, but it's not ending. 'Cause there's one thing you're forgetting. An' you'll remember on some rainy day, The little things we used to do, Like that night in Baton Rouge. Just surrender, 'cause you can't get away, You never can be free, From a memory like I'm gonna be. When it all comes back someday, You'll be surprised on some lonely night. When you close your eyes. Just surrender, 'cause you can't get away, You never can be free, From a memory like I'm gonna be. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. (From a memory.) Just surrender, 'cause you can't get away, You never can be free, From a memory like I'm gonna be.
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Written by: JERRY LASETER, ROGER MURRAH
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8 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundTanya Tucker is a well-recognized American country music artist who first broke into music scene during the 1970s. With a singing career that's spanned over four decades, she's known for her husky voice that has become a trademark in country music.
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Album Info"A Memory Like I'm Gonna Be" is a song from the 14th studio album of Tucker entitled "Complicated" released in 1997 under Capitol Nashville.
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Songwriting CreditsThis song was written by Bob DiPiero and Angaleena Presley. DiPiero is an American songwriter known for his contributions the country music genre, while Presley is an American country music singer-songwriter.
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Song Theme"A Memory Like I'm Gonna Be" is a touching ballad where the singer expresses the beautiful but painful wish to be unforgettable, to remain a fond memory in the mind of a lover even if they part ways.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach position #35 on the U.S. Billboard Country Singles chart.
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Critical Reception"A Memory Like I'm Gonna Be" and the album "Complicated" as a whole, received positive reviews for Tucker's strong vocals and the well-crafted, heartfelt lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song is equally poignant, and it has Tucker delivering an emotional performance which resonates with the listeners.
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Timeless AppealDespite being over two decades old, this song continues to be a popular choice among Tucker’s fans for its sentimental value and relatable lyrics.
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