Inside

Ronnie Milsap

About Inside

"Inside" is a song written by Mike Reid, and recorded by American country music singer Ronnie Milsap. It was released in November 1982 as the third single and title track from the album Inside. The song extended his early 1980s success as both a country and crossover artist when it reached its peak popularity in early 1983.


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She tries for the honesty but the truth just gets in the way
'Cause I know inside what she can't bring herself to say
There's something dying deep in her heart
I feel it when I touch her hand
So I tell her a lie when I tell her I understand.

[Chorus]
But inside I die a little each day
Inside I feel her slipping away
Inside if she knew that I hurt this way
Inside she'd find a reason to stay
And so I must keep this broken heart down deep inside.

She turns to look at me trying to speak her mind
A thousand reasons in search of a single rhyme
And suddenly it occurs to me she's trying to say goodbye
So I give her a smile and tell her that I'll be alright.
Oh

[Chorus]

Sometimes love will slip away it's hard to say just why
Is it something that's said or is it in-stead
Something that just simply died key change.

[Chorus]

Inside
Inside if she knew that I hurt this way
Inside she'd find a reason to stay
And so I must keep this broken heart down deep inside.

Oh, inside, inside

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Ronnie Milsap

Ronnie Lee Milsap (born January 16, 1943) is an American country music singer and pianist. He was one of country music's most popular and influential performers of the 1970s and 1980s. He became country music's first well-known blind singer, and one of the most successful and versatile country "crossover" singers of his time, appealing to both country and pop music music markets with successful songs that incorporated pop, R&B, and rock and roll elements. Milsap’s biggest crossover hits include "It Was Almost Like a Song," "Smoky Mountain Rain," "(There's) No Gettin' Over Me," "I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World," "Any Day Now," and "Stranger in My House," among others. He is credited with six Grammy Awards and 40 number one country hits, third to Ge… more »

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Written by: IAN ANDERSON

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24 facts about this song

Genres
"Inside" by Ronnie Milsap can be classified under the country, pop, and adult contemporary music genres.
Release Date
Ronnie Milsap released the song "Inside" in 1982.
Songwriter
"Inside" was written by Mike Reid, a former professional American football player turned songwriter.
Billboard Achievements
"Inside" reached no.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart where it remained for several weeks in 1982.
Album
The song "Inside" is from Ronnie Milsap's 13th album also titled "Inside".
Music Label
The song was produced under the music label, RCA Nashville, where Milsap was signed.
Music Video
Despite being released in the early '80s, the song doesn't have an official music video likely due to the era in which it was published.
Grammy Awards
Ronnie Milsap won the Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for this song in 1983.
Cross-Over Popularity
Outside the country music realm, "Inside" also achieved popularity on the pop charts, peaking at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Length
The official duration of the song is 4 minutes and 3 seconds.
Personal Significance
Milsap once stated that "Inside" was important to him because it was one of the first songs he felt truly showed his ability to bridge the gap between country and pop.
Recognition
With "Inside" reaching number one, Ronnie Milsap established his reputation as one of the most prolific and successful country crossover artists of the 1980s.
Chart Performance
"Inside" by Ronnie Milsap reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1982.
Album Information
The song "Inside" is from Ronnie Milsap's 1982 album entirely named 'Inside'.
Duration
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
Record Label
"Inside" was released under the record label RCA Records, a significant name in the music industry.
Songwriters
The hit tune was penned by Mike Reid and Wayne Carson, two prominent songwriters of the era.
Reception
Critics often admire the song "Inside" for its blend of country-style storytelling with R&B influenced vocals, showcasing Ronnie Milsap's talent for genre-blending.
Grammy Nomination
Ronnie Milsap was nominated for the 1982 Best Male Country Vocal Performance Grammy Award for the song "Inside".
Notable Lyrics
One of the most memorable lyrics from "Inside" is, "Inside, there's a heart full of aching, missing you." Many fans can remember these touching lines.
Pop Crossover
Like many of Milsap's songs, "Inside" had some crossover success on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #35.
Song Theme
The song "Inside" tells a story about the hidden feelings of a man who tries to justify his actions and seeks forgiveness, a common theme in country songs of the time.
Music Video
The music video for "Inside" showcases Milsap performing the song interspersed with scenes that tell the story of the song's lyrics.
Other Versions
The success of the song led other artists such as Tom Jones to cover "Inside".

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