I Know How He Feels
Reba McEntire
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When I heard that familiar voice, My heart stopped dead in it's tracks. Across the room I could see him there, A ghost from my past. But he's too caught up to notice me. She must be his new love. I never dreamed that it would hurt this much, It's just I know how he feels. How warm his touch is. Oh how he feels. How soft his kiss is. And it cuts right down to the bone Cause I let him go. I know how he cares. How strong his love can be, When he believes it's real. Oh I've been there. I know how he feels. As long as I kept him out of site, I kept from going out of my mind. Tried to believe that leaving him was some how justified. But tonight there's no denying what a love like his is worth He once looked at me the way he's looking at her. What a lucky girl.
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Written by: RICK BOWLES, WILL ROBINSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Songwriters"I Know How He Feals" was not written by Reba herself, but by Rick Bowles and Will Robinson. These two prolific songwriters have penned hits for several other prominent country artists as well.
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Chart AchievementThe song was an American country hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in late September 1988.
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Album Feature"I Know How He Feels" is a song from Reba McEntire's thirteenth studio album, "Reba," which was released in April 1988.
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Second SuccessThis song was the second single from the album "Reba" and became the second consecutive No. 1 from that album after "Love Will Find Its Way to You".
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Song ThemeThe narrative in "I Know How He Feels" is about a woman experiencing complex emotions when she meets a former lover by chance and realizes that she still has feelings for him.
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Song PerformanceDespite being a powerful ballad, Reba has mentioned in numerous interviews that the song is not one of her favorite to perform live.
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Music VideoIn a departure from the more dramatic, storyline-driven videos McEntire had been making, the music video for "I Know How He Feels" was simpler and more performance-based, focusing on McEntire and her band playing the song.
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Personal ConnectionAlthough Reba did not write the song, she stated in an interview that she could relate to the story in the song which speaks to the heartbreak of running into a former lover.
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Cover VersionsDespite the song's success, not many other artists have covered it. This is a testament to Reba's unique interpretation and vocal delivery that many feel can't be duplicated.
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Staying Power"I Know How He Feels" remains a fan-favorite and popular song on adult contemporary and country radio stations even decades after its original release.
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