For My Broken Heart
Reba McEntire
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There were no angry words at all As we carried boxes down the hall One by one we put them in your car Nothing much for us to say One last goodbye and you drove away I watched your tail-lights As they faded in the dark I couldn't face the night in that lonely bed So I laid down on the couch instead [Chorus] Last night I prayed the Lord my soul to keep Then I cried myself to sleep So sure life wouldn't go on without you But oh this sun is blinding me As it wakes me from the dark I guess the world didn't stop For my broken heart Clocks still tickin', life goes on Radio still plays a song As I try to put my scattered thoughts in place And it takes all the strength I've got To stumble to the coffee pot The first of many lonely mornings I've got to face You call to see if I'm ok Look out the window and I just say Last night I prayed the Lord my soul to keep Then I cried myself to sleep So sure life wouldn't go on without you But oh this sun is blinding me As it wakes me from the dark I guess the world didn't stop For my broken heart I guess the world ain't gonna stop For my broken heart
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Written by: KEITH PALMER, LIZ HENGBER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Genre & Release Date"For My Broken Heart" is a country song performed by Reba McEntire. It was released in October 1991.
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Album InformationThe song is the title track of McEntire's 16th studio album, 'For My Broken Heart.'
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SongwritersThe song was penned by famous songwriters Liz Hengber and Keith Palmer.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the US Billboard country charts, becoming Reba's 18th song to top the chart.
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Sales & CertificationUp till 1993, the album sold 4 million copies and was eventually certified four times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song "For My Broken Heart" contributed significantly to this success.
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Musical ThemeThe song deals with themes of heartbreak and mourning, mirroring real life tragedy Reba experienced.
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Tragic InspirationThe album and song were created after seven of Reba's band members and her tour manager died in a plane crash. This sad event inspired the mournful tone of the song.
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Critical Acclaim"For My Broken Heart" is largely considered one of McEntire's signature tunes and has received high critical praise. The album was also nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Female Country Vocal Performance."
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Song InterpretationThe song is about a woman trying to cope with the sorrow of a broken relationship, reflecting stages of grief and loneliness.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's sad theme, it was a popular track during Reba's live performances. However, she has stated in interviews that it's sometimes emotionally challenging to perform due to the personal tragedy associated with it.
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Music VideoMcEntire released a music video for the song featuring clips of her performing interspersed with a story of heartbreak. It has achieved a substantial number of views on YouTube.
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LegacyThe song has left an enduring impact on country music and has been covered by many artists since its release.
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Artistic DevelopmentReba has said that the song and the experience around it played significant roles in her development as an artist, contributing to her subsequent thoughtful and emotional performances.
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