The Red Strokes

Garth Brooks

About The Red Strokes

"The Red Strokes" is a single by country music artist Garth Brooks from his album, In Pieces. While only charting on the country charts in the U. S. (#49) and Canada (#38) as an album cut, it became one of his most popular songs in the United Kingdom, peaking at #13. This song has not been featured on any of Brooks's greatest hits albums in the United States. However, the ACM award-winning music video, regarded as one of the most memorable in country music history, was included in The Entertainer DVD box set.  


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1998
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Moonlight on canvas, midnight and wine
Two shadows starting to softly combine
The picture they're painting
Is one of the heart
And to those who have seen it
It's a true work of art

Oh, the red strokes
Passions uncaged
Thundering moments of tenderness rage
Oh, the red strokes
Tempered and strong (Fearlessly drawn)
Burning the night like the dawn

Steam on the window, salt in a kiss
Two hearts have never pounded like this
Inspired by a vision
That they can't command
Erasing the borders
With each brush of a hand

Oh, the red strokes
Passions uncaged
Thundering moments of tenderness rage
Oh, the red strokes
Tempered and strong (Fearlessly drawn)
Burning the night like the dawn

Oh, the blues will be blue and the jealousies green
But when love picks its shade it demands to be seen

Oh, the red strokes
Passions uncaged
Thundering moments of tenderness rage
Oh, the red strokes
Tempered and strong (Fearlessly drawn)
Burning the night like the dawn

Oh, the red strokes
Passions uncaged
Thundering moments of tenderness rage
Oh, the red strokes
Tempered and strong (Fearlessly drawn)
Burning the night like the dawn

Steam on the window, salt in a kiss
Two hearts have never pounded like this

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Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances has earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience. more »

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Written by: JAMES GARVER, JENNY L. YATES, LISA A. SANDERSON, TROYAL GARTH BROOKS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Year
"The Red Strokes" was released as a single in 1994.
Album Details
The song is part of Garth Brooks' "In Pieces" album, which was also released in 1994.
Chart Performance
"The Red Strokes" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in the United States.
Co-writers
The song was co-written by Garth Brooks, Lisa Sanderson, Jenny Yates, and James Garver.
Music Video
"The Red Strokes" is notable for having Brooks' most expensive music video at the time of its release. It featured a grand piano with Brooks sitting at it, while red paint pours down over it and him.
Song Theme
It is often interpreted as a metaphorical piece about the passion and intensity of life, particularly in matters of love.
UK Single
In the UK, "The Red Strokes" was released as a single along with "Standing Outside the Fire", another song from the "In Pieces" album.
Awards
This song received a nomination for a TNN Music City News Country Award for Video of the Year in 1995.
Featured Artist
Cellist Stephanie Bennett featured on this track, contributing to its atmospheric and dramatic sound.
Popular Culture
The song and its accompanying music video have been referenced in popular culture over the years, including an appearance in the 1995 film "The Birdcage."
Fan Reception
Despite not reaching the top of the charts, the song has been popular among fans and is often included in setlists at Garth Brooks' live shows.
Song Meaning
The song uses the color red as a metaphor to symbolize different aspects of life and love - pain, sacrifice, passion, and the need to feel alive.

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