You Can Feel Bad

Patty Loveless

About You Can Feel Bad

"You Can Feel Bad" is a song written by Matraca Berg and Tim Krekel, and recorded by American country music artist Patty Loveless. It was released in December 1995 as the first single from her album The Trouble with the Truth. The song charted for 20 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart, reaching No. 1 during the week of March 23, 1996.


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The car is runnin' and your bags are packed
I guess that says it all 
Your head is hangin' and you look real sad
Maybe you shoud've called
You say you think you need a brand  new start
You're really sorry  that you broke my heart 
Well I'm not really fallin' apart but baby 

You can feel bad if it makes you feel better 
Picture me cryin' reading all your love letters
Walkin' around in your old sweaters baby
You can feel bad if it makes you feel better 

Maybe I'll go out tonight yeah I'll paint the town
And maybe I'll run into you while I'm runnin' 'round
There's a good chance I'll be alone
An even better one that you won't
And when it's time for me to go home baby 

You can feel bad if it makes you feel better 
Picture me cryin' reading all your love letters
Walkin' around in your old sweaters baby
You can feel bad if it makes you feel better 

If it makes you feel something

Yeah take another look at these tears I'm crying 
They're not fallin' on your shoulders  they're fallin' on mine
Yeah I've seen this comin' for a long long time
Now I'll be just fine 

You can feel bad if it makes you feel better 
Picture me cryin' reading all your love letters
Walkin' around in your old sweaters baby
You can feel bad if it makes you feel better 

You can feel bad if it makes you feel better 
Picture me cryin' reading all your love letters
Walkin' around in your old sweaters baby
You can feel bad if it makes you feel better 

If it makes you feel something
If it makes you feel better

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Patty Loveless

Patty Loveless (born Patty Lee Ramey, January 4, 1957), is an American country music singer. more »

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Written by: MATRACA MARIA BERG, TIM KREKEL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.

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9 facts about this song

Artist Insights
Patty Loveless is an American country music singer, known for her emotional depth and traditional country roots. - She has been praised for blending authenticity with mainstream country music.
Song Overview
"You Can Feel Bad" is a hit single by Patty Loveless from her album "The Trouble with the Truth." - The song portrays the emotions of a woman who is trying to come to terms with the end of a relationship.
Chart Performance
"You Can Feel Bad" was released in 1996 and it reached the number one spot on both the U.S. and Canadian Country charts. - This song was Loveless's fifth number one hit on the US country chart.
Song Composition
The song was written by Matraca Berg and Tim Krekel. - Berg and Krekel both have written several other popular country songs.
Music Video
The music video for "You Can Feel Bad" was directed by Roger Pistole. - In the video, Loveless is seen performing on a stage in front of a crowd, symbolizing her independence and strength in moving on.
Lyrics Analysis
The lyrics of "You Can Feel Bad" convey a resilient spirit, where the lead character asserts her independence and sends a message to her ex-lover that she'll be just fine without him. - This strong woman persona in country music has been positively received, contributing to Loveless's pivotal role in the 90s country music scene.
Critical reception
The song garnered critical acclaim for its raw emotional intensity and authenticity. - Patty Loveless's performance was lauded, with her voice described as full of pain yet resilient and ahead, a true country sound.
Awards and Nominations
The album from which the song is taken, "The Trouble with the Truth," won the Album of the Year award at the 1997 CMA (Country Music Association). - Patty Loveless also received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for the song.
Cultural Impact
"You Can Feel Bad" has established itself as a timeless classic in the country music genre. - The song is still remembered for its poignant lyrics and Loveless's soulful rendition, representing the era of '90s country music when women were creating powerful and inspiring anthems about resilience and independence.

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