Seven Year Ache
Rosanne Cash
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You act like you were just born tonight Face down in a memory but feeling all right So who does your past belong to today? Baby, you don't say nothing when you're feeling this way The girls in the bars thinking, "who is this guy?" But they don't think nothing when they're telling you lies You look so careless when they're shooting that bull Don't you know heartaches are heroes when their pockets are full Tell me you're trying to cure a seven-year ache See what else your old heart can take The boys say, "when is he gonna give us some room" The girls say, "God I hope he comes back soon" Everybody's talking but you don't hear a thing You're still uptown on your downhill swing Boulevard's empty, why don't you come around? Baby, what is so great about sleeping downtown? Splitting your dice to be someone you're not You say you're looking for something you might've forgot Don't bother calling to say you're leaving alone 'Cause there's a fool on every corner when you're trying to get home Just tell 'em you're trying to cure a seven-year ache See what else your old heart can take The boys say, "when is he gonna give us some room" The girls say, "God I hope he comes back soon" Tell me you're trying to cure a seven-year ache See what else your old heart can take The boys say, "when is he gonna give us some room" The girls say, "God I hope he comes back soon"
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Written by: Rosanne Cash
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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12 facts about this song
Artist History"Seven Year Ache" is a song by Rosanne Cash, an American singer-songwriter and the eldest daughter of country music icon Johnny Cash.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big hit and reached number one on the Billboard Country chart in 1981.
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GenreWhile it is primarily categorized as a country song, “Seven Year Ache” has also been recognized as being influenced by pop and rock genres, playing a major role in establishing the sound of the emerging country-pop crossover category in the early '80s.
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ThemesThe song deals with themes of romantic disillusionment and infidelity, a stark contrast to the romanticized lens through which many other country songs of the era viewed love and relationships.
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AlbumThe track is the title song of Rosanne Cash’s second studio album, illustrating her evolution as an artist and her willingness to explore more complex themes in her music.
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Billboard Hot 100Apart from topping the Billboard Country chart, "Seven Year Ache" also made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it reached number 22.
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Broader Music Scene"Seven Year Ache" helped Rosanne Cash break into the mainstream music scene, placing her among the elite group of country artists with significant popularity across different musical genres.
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SongwriterWritten by Cash herself, the song is considered one of her signature hits that demonstrate her songwriting prowess.
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Cinematic InclusionThe song was featured in the 1998 movie 'Something to Talk About', furthering its popularity beyond the country and pop radio.
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Critical receptionCritics have lauded "Seven Year Ache" for its originality and emotional depth, and it is regarded as one of the best songs of 1981.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists, including Trisha Yearwood, have covered "Seven Year Ache", speaking to its influence and staying power in the world of music. Yearwood’s version was used in the popular crime drama series 'Breaking Bad'.
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Song DurationThe original studio version of "Seven Year Ache" runs for approximately 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
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