You Can't Resist It
Lyle Lovett
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She was old enough To know better And she was strong enough To be true And she was hard enough To know whether He was smart enough To know what to do And you can't resist it When it happens to you No you can't resist it When it happens to you And you can tell your story And you can swear it's true But you can save your lying For some other fool And you can't resist it When it happens to you No you can't resist it When it happens to you She was old enough To know better And she was strong enough To be true And she was hard enough To know whether He was smart enough To know what to do And you can't resist it When it happens to you No you can't resist it When it happens to you And you can't resist it When it happens to you No you can't resist it When it happens to you
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Written by: LYLE PEARCE LOVETT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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8 facts about this song
Genre Classification"You Can't Resist It" by Lyle Lovett is typically classified under the genre of country music. Lyle Lovett is known for his distinct blending of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues elements, producing innovative soundtracks coming under the genre of Americana.
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Album InclusionThe song "You Can't Resist It" is part of Lyle Lovett's album, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, released in 1989. This was his third album which won him the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1990.
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Not the Mainstream HitDespite the popularity of the album itself, "You Can't Resist It" was not one of Lovett's mainstream hits. Still, it is a cherished track among his fan base and considered a classic song demonstrating his innovative songwriting ability.
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Detailed Songwriting"You Can't Resist It" is an interesting example of Lovett's detailed songwriting. His lyrics always lean towards storytelling and the song comes alive with visual details, making the listener feel like they're part of a short film or story.
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Collaborative Work"You Can't Resist It" is co-written by Lyle Lovett, Willis Alan Ramsey, and Alison Rogers. Lovett often collaborates with other artists and songwriters, which is a testament to his creative and cooperative approach to his music.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by the band She & Him, consisting of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, for their 2014 album, Volume 3. The band purposes that their cover is a testament to the versatility and timeless nature of the song.
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Movie SoundtrackBefore being featured in Lyle's album, "You Can't Resist It" was originally part of the soundtrack for the 1986 movie "True Stories," directed by David Byrne of the Talking Heads.
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Recognition from PeersEven though "You Can't Resist It" is not one of Lovett's highest charting-songs, it has received praise from many of his contemporaries in the music industry for its insightful lyrics and interesting musical composition.
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