Absence of the Heart

Deana Carter

About Absence of the Heart

"Absence of the Heart" is a song written by Chris Farren, Chuck Jones, and co-written and recorded by American country music artist Deana Carter. It was released in September 1998 as the lead-off single from album Everything's Gonna Be Alright. The song was her most successful from the album; it peaked at number 16 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks and was her fifth Top 10 hit on the Canadian Country charts. "Absence of the Heart" became Carter's last single to chart on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 to date. 


Year:
1998
3:29
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I write you letters, but I don't send ?em
I just can't figure out how to end them
I try to reach you, you're right beside me
There's something missing and we can't deny that

We live together separately
We don't want to fall apart
But every time we kiss there's an emptiness
An absence of the heart

We live together separately
We don't want to fall apart
But every time we kiss there's an emptiness
An absence of the heart

We live together separately
We don't want to fall apart
But every time we kiss there's an emptiness
An absence of the heart

But every time we kiss there's an emptiness
An absence of the heart

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Deana Carter

Deana Carter (born January 4, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a country music artist who broke through in 1996 with the release of debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, which was certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the United States for sales of over five million. It was followed by 1998's Everything's Gonna Be Alright, 2003's I'm Just a Girl, 2005's The Story of My Life, and 2007's The Chain. Overall, Carter's albums have accounted for 14 singles, including three which reached Number One on the Billboard country charts: "Strawberry Wine", "We Danced Anyway", and "How Do I Get There". more »

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Written by: CHARLES HARMON JONES, CHRIS FARREN, DEANA CARTER

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10 facts about this song

Genre Label
"Absence of the Heart" is classified primarily in the country music genre.
Album Information
This song is a part of Deana Carter's second studio album, "Everything's Gonna Be Alright," released in 1998.
Chart Performance
"Absence of the Heart" was successful on the charts, peaking at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Songwriting Credits
Deana Carter co-wrote "Absence of the Heart" with Charles Wiggs.
Music Video Facts
The music video for "Absence of the Heart" was directed by Chris Rogers and premiered on CMT in October 1998.
Cover Labels
Despite its popularity, the song has not been officially covered by any major artist to date.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised the song for Carter's expressive vocals and its insightful interpretation of a complex emotional subject.
Track Length
The running time for "Absence of the Heart" is approximately 3 minutes and 2 seconds.
Album Success
The album "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" also produced another top 5 hit and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Lyrics Analysis
The lyrics of "Absence of the Heart" allude to the emotional void left by someone deeply cherished, reflecting on sentiments of longing and nostalgia.

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