I'm Not So Tough
Ilse DeLange
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I can almost read your mind It's runnin' fast, out of control You're afraid of what you'll find If you get too close You imagine I don't care You see walls that just aren't there You think I'm too strong to let you in Well, boy that's just not fair I'm not so tough, I'll call your bluff And let you see a side of me That wants you here and cries real tears I need someone to love I'm not so tough I know that you've been hurt before Well so have I, what can you do That doesn't mean you close the door So stop blamin' me, I don't blame you I'm not some ghost from your past The one who tore your heart in half I'm not her It's not my fault you're holding on to that I'm not so tough, I'll call your bluff And let you see a side of me That wants you here and cries real tears I need someone to love I'm not so tough
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Written by: BRUCE C BOUTON, HILLARY LINDSEY, ROBERT ORRALL, ROBERT ELLIS ORRALL
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"I'm Not So Tough" is a track on Ilse DeLange’s debut album named "World of Hurt". The album was released in the Netherlands on May 13, 1998.
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Genre ClassificationThe song fits closely into the Country and Pop genre, showcasing Ilse DeLange's rich country-rooted style blended with pop sensibility.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song "I'm Not So Tough" was written by hit-making songwriter/music producer Jude Cole.
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Chart PerformanceDeLange's debut album including "I'm Not So Tough" became a big hit, which was at No.1 on Dutch Top 40 Album charts for multiple weeks.
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CertificationThe album "World of Hurt", including this track, went five times platinum in Netherlands, reflecting its wildly successful reception.
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Recording LocationThe track, along with other songs on the album "World of Hurt", was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, the renowned heartland of Country music.
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Album’s ProducerThe main producer of the album was Barry Beckett, a well-known producer in the music field who had worked with notable musicians like Bob Dylan and Paul Simon.
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Meaning of SongThe song "I'm Not So Tough" displays a strong vulnerability and emotional depth, with DeLange's powerful vocal delivery often described as both sweet and poignant.
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DeLange’s BackgroundIlse DeLange, a Dutch singer-songwriter, started her career as a country and pop singer. Her depth in country music greatly influenced her numbers, including "I'm Not So Tough".
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Live PerformanceDeLange has performed the song "I'm Not So Tough" at many of her gigs and concerts, and it is often listed as a fan favorite.
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