The Heart That You Own
Dwight Yoakam
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I pay rent on a run-down place There ain't no view but there's lots of space In my heart The heart that you own I pay the rent Pay it right on time Baby I pay you every single dime For my heart The heart that you own Used to be I could love here for free Way back before you bought the property Now I pay daily on what once was mine Lord I probably owe you For the tears that I cry 'Cause I pay rent on a run-down place There ain't no view but there's lots of space In my heart The heart that you own I struggle each night to find a new way To pay what I owe Just so I can stay I ain't overdue So you can't throw me out I've loved here for years Don't know where I'd go now 'Cause I pay rent on a run-down place There ain't no view but there's lots of space In my heart The heart that you own In my heart, the heart that you own
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Written by: DWIGHT YOAKAM
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11 facts about this song
Song Identification"The Heart That You Own" is a song by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of Yoakam's fifth studio album, "If There Was a Way," which was released in 1990.
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Chart Performances"The Heart That You Own" managed to peak at the 18th spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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SongwriterDwight Yoakam himself is the songwriter for "The Heart That You Own".
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Genre ClassificationThe song is typically classified as country music, featuring Yoakam's characteristic blend of honky-tonk and bluegrass influences.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases Yoakam's distinctive Bakersfield sound, a style of country music that originated in and around Bakersfield, California.
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Song Content"The Heart That You Own" tells the tale of a man lamenting that he doesn't own the heart of a woman he is in love with.
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Critical ResponseCritics generally praised the song for its emotive lyrics, Yoakam's emotive vocal performance, and its traditional country arrangement.
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Iconic TracksThe song remains one of Yoakam's iconic tracks and a fan-favorite at his live performances.
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Video ArtistryThe music video for "The Heart That You Own" is known for its simplicity and ability to bring out the essence of the lyrics, primarily featuring Yoakam performing in a dimly lit setting.
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Continuing PopularityDespite being more than three decades old, "The Heart That You Own" continues to be popular and is widely available on digital platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
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