I'm Not So Tough

Ilse DeLange

About I'm Not So Tough

I'm Not So Tough is the third studio album by American country music singer Mindy McCready. It was released on BNA Records in 1999. This album peaked at #17 on the US country charts and sold 144,000 copies. The album included the single "All I Want Is Everything". The track "Thunder and Roses" was later covered by Pam Tillis on her 2001 album of the same name. "Take Me Apart" was also covered by Tina Arena in 2004. The album was issued in the United Kingdom with three bonus tracks, including the single "One in a Million". The song "I'm Not So Tough" was a cover of the debut single of Dutch singer Ilse DeLange, recorded in 1998. It was her final album for the BNA label. 


Year:
2003
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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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Ilse DeLange

Ilse Annoeska de Lange (born 13 May 1977) is a Dutch country and pop singer, better known as Ilse DeLange (American spelling). more »

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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.
Genre Classification
The song fits closely into the Country and Pop genre, showcasing Ilse DeLange's rich country-rooted style blended with pop sensibility.
Songwriting Credits
The song "I'm Not So Tough" was written by hit-making songwriter/music producer Jude Cole.
Chart Performance
DeLange'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.
Certification
The album "World of Hurt", including this track, went five times platinum in Netherlands, reflecting its wildly successful reception.
Recording Location
The track, along with other songs on the album "World of Hurt", was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, the renowned heartland of Country music.
Album’s Producer
The 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.
Meaning of Song
The 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.
DeLange’s Background
Ilse 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".
Live Performance
DeLange 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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