You Have The Right To Remain Silent
Perfect Stranger
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Can I have this dance my you're looking pretty Is there something wrong did he leave you hurting I don't mean to pry but that tear in your eye gave you away If you don't want to talk we'll keep it quiet But sometimes a heartache hurts worse if you hide it I think there's a chance one slow dance might ease the pain You have the right to remain silent Anything that you say as I hold you against me Will forever be a secret between us two I've been wanting you but you didn't know it And now that he's gone at last I can show it If your heart is tired for the rest of your life Lay your love on me So many times my eyes have held you Tonight please give my arms that chance If you don't feel the need for conversation We'll just let our hearts talk while we dance You have the right to remain silent Anything that you say as I hold you against me Will forever be a secret between us two I've been wanting you but you didn't know it And now that he's gone at last I can show it If your heart is tired for the rest of your life Lay your love on me If your heart is tired for the rest of your life Lay your love on me
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Written by: BRENDA SWEAT, CAL SWEAT
Lyrics © HEART CHART MUSIC
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"You Have the Right to Remain Silent" by Perfect Stranger is a song of the country music genre.
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Production InformationIt was released in 1995, and is from the band's debut album named 'You Have the Right to Remain Silent.'
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Chart PerformanceIt was a significant success, reaching number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs list, making it the band's only number one hit to date.
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Impact on Band's CareerThe success of the song effectively put the band Perfect Stranger on the map, ushering in the peak period of their career.
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Song CompositionThe song was composed by Cal Sweat and Brenda Sweat.
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Song DurationIt has a total playtime of three minutes and 11 seconds.
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Song's Release"You Have the Right to Remain Silent" was released as the second single for the album but technically, it was the band’s debut song due to the earlier single, "Ridin' The Rodeo," failing to chart.
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RecognitionThe popular magazine 'Billboard' ranked it as the number one country song of 1996.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with a theme of unrequited love, where the narrator is professing his feelings to a woman who does not reciprocate them.
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Popularity RetentionDespite being released over 25 years ago, the song still sees regular play on country music radio stations and is a favorite at the band's live performances.
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Cover VersionA notable cover version of this song was done by Trent Summar & The New Row Mob in 2000.
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Music VideoA music video was made for "You Have the Right to Remain Silent," featuring the band performing the song and some cutaway scenes of a couple.
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Initial ReceptionDespite giving the band their first and only No. 1 hit, the song received mixed reviews from critics when it was first released.
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Enduring PopularityFans often refer to the song as a classic in 1990s country music.
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LyricsThe phrase "You have the right to remain silent," from which the song is named, is typically associated with the Miranda warning given by police to criminal suspects. However, in the context of the song, it refers to the silence of the woman to whom the narrator addresses his love and affection.
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