Should've Known Better
Richard Marx
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Another sleepless night I can't explain Somebody said they heard me call your name The radio won't let you leave my mind I know it's over but I don't know why Should've known better Than to fall in love with you Now love is just a faded memory Should've known better Now I'm a prisoner to this pain And my heart still aches for you There was no risk that I wouldn't take And not a promise that I didn't make All I asked was that you just hold on And now I'm wondering what I did wrong Should've known better Than to fall in love with you Now love is just a faded memory Should've known better Now I'm a prisoner to this pain And my heart still aches for you I gave you all of my body and soul Never believing we might lose control I took my hands off the wheel I can't remember if the lies were true It's been a million years since I touched you I thought time might help me win this game But being away from you is slowly driving me insane Should've known better Than to fall in love with you Now love is just a faded memory Should've known better Now I'm a prisoner to this pain And my heart still aches for you
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Written by: Richard Marx
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10 facts about this song
Artist OverviewThe song "Should've Known Better" is by Richard Marx, an American adult contemporary and pop/rock singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987, peaking at number three and becoming Marx's breakout hit. The song also reached number one on the Album Rock Tracks chart, his only song to do so.
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Lyrics and Composition"Should've Known Better" is a song about unrequited love, written by Marx himself. It features strong electric guitar play, giving it a rock edge, different from most of his other predominantly soft rock, ballad-style songs.
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Album ParticipationThe track is included in Marx’s self-titled debut studio album, "Richard Marx", released in 1987.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Should've Known Better” innovatively fused elements of a live performance and a storyline narrative, presenting Marx in jail playing before a crowd of inmates.
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Award NominationsWith the help of this song, Richard Marx's debut album got nominated for several awards, including a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance - Male.
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Live Performances"Should've Known Better" is a staple of Marx's live performances, and he usually plays it as part of an acoustic set.
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Different VersionsThe song was later released in an acoustic version, demonstrating Marx's versatility and the song's strong melody and lyrics.
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Notable Mentions"Should've Known Better" along with the other hits in his debut album launched Marx's career, and he became the first solo artist to have his first seven singles hit the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Impact and InfluenceAlthough Richard Marx has many hits to his name, "Should've Known Better" remains one of his most popular songs, and it's often cited as a classic example of late '80s pop/rock music.
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