You Can't Resist It

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band, Lyle Lovett

About You Can't Resist It

"You Can't Resist It" is a song recorded written and originally recorded by Lyle Lovett on his 1986 self-titled debut album. It was included on the soundtrack to the 1991 film Switch, from which it was released as a single. At the 1992 Grammy Awards, it was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. A live version from the album Live from Texas was released as a single in 1999, becoming a top 10 hit on the Adult Alternative Songs chart.


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She was old enough 
To know better 
And she was strong enough 
To be true 
And she was hard enough 
To know whether 
He was smart enough 
To know what to do 

And you can't resist it 
When it happens to you 
No you can't resist it 
When it happens to you 

And you can tell your story 
And you can swear it's true 
But you can save your lying 
For some other fool 

And you can't resist it 
When it happens to you 
No you can't resist it 
When it happens to you 

She was old enough 
To know better 
And she was strong enough 
To be true 
And she was hard enough 
To know whether 
He was smart enough 
To know what to do 

And you can't resist it 
When it happens to you 
No you can't resist it 
When it happens to you 
And you can't resist it 
When it happens to you 
No you can't resist it 
When it happens to you

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Lyle Lovett

Lyle Pearce Lovett (born November 1, 1957) is an American country singer-songwriter and actor. Active since 1980, he has recorded thirteen albums and released 21 singles to date, including his highest entry, the number 10 chart hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Cowboy Man". Lovett has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. It's Not Big It's Large was released in 2007, where it debuted and peaked at number 2 on the Top Country Albums chart. A new studio album, Natural Forces, was released on October 20, 2009 by Lost Highway Records. Lyle's New Album "12th of June" will be out May 13,2022 via Verve Records PreOrder: Lyle Lovett Store https://lylelovett12thofjune.com/ more »

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Written by: LYLE PEARCE LOVETT

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8 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"You Can't Resist It" by Lyle Lovett is typically classified under the genre of country music. Lyle Lovett is known for his distinct blending of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues elements, producing innovative soundtracks coming under the genre of Americana.
Album Inclusion
The song "You Can't Resist It" is part of Lyle Lovett's album, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, released in 1989. This was his third album which won him the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1990.
Not the Mainstream Hit
Despite the popularity of the album itself, "You Can't Resist It" was not one of Lovett's mainstream hits. Still, it is a cherished track among his fan base and considered a classic song demonstrating his innovative songwriting ability.
Detailed Songwriting
"You Can't Resist It" is an interesting example of Lovett's detailed songwriting. His lyrics always lean towards storytelling and the song comes alive with visual details, making the listener feel like they're part of a short film or story.
Collaborative Work
"You Can't Resist It" is co-written by Lyle Lovett, Willis Alan Ramsey, and Alison Rogers. Lovett often collaborates with other artists and songwriters, which is a testament to his creative and cooperative approach to his music.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by the band She & Him, consisting of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, for their 2014 album, Volume 3. The band purposes that their cover is a testament to the versatility and timeless nature of the song.
Movie Soundtrack
Before being featured in Lyle's album, "You Can't Resist It" was originally part of the soundtrack for the 1986 movie "True Stories," directed by David Byrne of the Talking Heads.
Recognition from Peers
Even though "You Can't Resist It" is not one of Lovett's highest charting-songs, it has received praise from many of his contemporaries in the music industry for its insightful lyrics and interesting musical composition.

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