I Guess You Had to Be There
Lorrie Morgan
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Hello,honey,how was your day Well,you're sure I a good mood tonight Oh,by the way,I was downtown this afternoon And I saw the most amazing sight Through the window of a small cafe I saw a man and a woman holdin' hands And they looked so much in love it took my breath away Can't you see it,don't you understand? Well,I guess you had to be there Yeah,you really had to be there Some things you just can't explain It's just not the same I guess you had to be there I just stood there my heart poundin' I couldn't move,all I could do was stare I kept rememberin' when we used to look like that Two people with so much to share They were talkin' and they were laughin' Just like we used to do every day And then he kissed her tenderly What's the matter,you don't have much to say And as I watched you with your new love I haven't seen you that happy in years We've drifted so far apart and it's hard to admit it But there's nothin' left for you here (so I guess) Well,I guess you had to be there Yeah,you really had to be there Some things you just can't explain It's just not the same I guess you had to be there
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Written by: BARBARA CLOYD, JON ROBBIN
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundLorrie Morgan is an American country music singer known for her emotional expression. Her vocal style, combined with her song selection, has drawn frequent comparisons to Tammy Wynette.
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Song Release"I Guess You Had to Be There" was released in January 1993 as part of Morgan's third studio album, 'Watch Me'.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant success in the country music charts. It peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and also reached No. 1 on the Canada Country Tracks chart.
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Song LengthThe song runs for a total of 4 minutes and 9 seconds, where Lorrie Morgan delivers a powerful and emotional performance.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Jon Robbin and Barbara Cloyd. This marked one of the biggest hits of their songwriting career.
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Storyline of the SongThe song's story is about a woman confronting her unfaithful partner. Despite his attempts to hide his infidelity, the visible clues lead her straight to the truth.
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Critical ReceptionCritics and fans appreciate Morgan's emotive delivery, helping the song resonate with many listeners dealing with similar situations.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Guess You Had To Be There" was directed by Deaton Flanigen. The video further reinforces the song's narrative, as it depicts the unraveling story of a cheating spouse.
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Live PerformancesThe song became a favorite during Morgan's live performances due to the audience’s strong connection to its emotional narrative.
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Legacy"I Guess You Had to Be There" is now considered one of Lorrie Morgan's signature songs, often held up as a prime example of her vocal talent and emotional expression.
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