We Tell Ourselves
Clint Black
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I oughta know the look in another's eyes When there's something on their mind I think I saw that look in a lover's eyes They were looking into mine Like we both had found the one we want But found the one we wanted just quit trying So we tell ourselves that what we found is what we meant to find That's what we tell ourselves You won't believe the things A heart could tell a mind Somehow we sell ourselves on love I just don't think I'll believe my heart this time I oughta know the language well I've heard me tell myself these things before I finally made my mind up My heart tells me to look for something more Determined not to wind up wondering was she the one Well, you never can be sure
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Written by: CLINT BLACK, JAMES NICOLAS
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11 facts about this song
Country Music Icon"We Tell Ourselves" is a song by Clint Black, who is a famous country music singer, songwriter, musician, and actor known globally for his distinctive style of country music.
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Album BackgroundThis song was featured on Clint Black's 1992 album "The Hard Way," which was his fourth studio album.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "We Tell Ourselves" achieved significant success by reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Released as SingleIt was also the third single from Black's album, following the popular tunes "Burn One Down" and "When My Ship Comes In."
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SongwritingLike most of his hit songs, Clint Black wrote "We Tell Ourselves" himself. The lyrics were written in conjunction with Hayden Nicholas, exemplifying Black's signature knack for deeply emotive storytelling in country music.
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GenreThe song is a powerful ballad that falls deep within the country music genre, which typically tells a story often filled with themes of love, loss, regret, or life lessons.
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Music VideoA music video was also made for the song. It was directed by Michael Salomon, well known for his work within the country music video genre.
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ImpactThe song further solidified Black's reputation as a major artist in the country music field and is considered one of his most memorable tracks.
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Lyrics"We Tell Ourselves,” has powerful lyrics that narrate the story of a couple trying to convince themselves that their relationship is not falling apart.
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LengthThe official audio track's length on YouTube for "We Tell Ourselves" is approximately 4 minutes and 41 seconds.
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ProductionThe track “We Tell Ourselves” was former Beatle Ringo Starr’s engineer and co-producer, Mark Heimermann’s first production credit in country music.
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