Seven Year Ache

Rosanne Cash

About Seven Year Ache

"Seven Year Ache" is a song written and performed by American country music artist Rosanne Cash. It was released in February 1981 as the first single and title track from Cash's album of the same title. The song was Cash's first No. 1 hit on the U. S. country charts.


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1989
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You act like you were just born tonight
Face down in a memory but feeling all right
So who does your past belong to today?
Baby, you don't say nothing when you're feeling this way

The girls in the bars thinking, "who is this guy?"
But they don't think nothing when they're telling you lies
You look so careless when they're shooting that bull
Don't you know heartaches are heroes when their pockets are full

Tell me you're trying to cure a seven-year ache
See what else your old heart can take
The boys say, "when is he gonna give us some room"
The girls say, "God I hope he comes back soon"

Everybody's talking but you don't hear a thing
You're still uptown on your downhill swing
Boulevard's empty, why don't you come around?
Baby, what is so great about sleeping downtown?

Splitting your dice to be someone you're not
You say you're looking for something you might've forgot
Don't bother calling to say you're leaving alone
'Cause there's a fool on every corner when you're trying to get home

Just tell 'em you're trying to cure a seven-year ache
See what else your old heart can take
The boys say, "when is he gonna give us some room"
The girls say, "God I hope he comes back soon"

Tell me you're trying to cure a seven-year ache
See what else your old heart can take
The boys say, "when is he gonna give us some room"
The girls say, "God I hope he comes back soon"

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Rosanne Cash

Rosanne Cash (born May 24, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter and author. She is the eldest daughter of country music icon Johnny Cash and his first wife, Vivian Liberto Cash Distin. more »

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Written by: Rosanne Cash

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12 facts about this song

Artist History
"Seven Year Ache" is a song by Rosanne Cash, an American singer-songwriter and the eldest daughter of country music icon Johnny Cash.
Chart Performance
The song was a big hit and reached number one on the Billboard Country chart in 1981.
Genre
While it is primarily categorized as a country song, “Seven Year Ache” has also been recognized as being influenced by pop and rock genres, playing a major role in establishing the sound of the emerging country-pop crossover category in the early '80s.
Themes
The song deals with themes of romantic disillusionment and infidelity, a stark contrast to the romanticized lens through which many other country songs of the era viewed love and relationships.
Album
The track is the title song of Rosanne Cash’s second studio album, illustrating her evolution as an artist and her willingness to explore more complex themes in her music.
Billboard Hot 100
Apart from topping the Billboard Country chart, "Seven Year Ache" also made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it reached number 22.
Broader Music Scene
"Seven Year Ache" helped Rosanne Cash break into the mainstream music scene, placing her among the elite group of country artists with significant popularity across different musical genres.
Songwriter
Written by Cash herself, the song is considered one of her signature hits that demonstrate her songwriting prowess.
Cinematic Inclusion
The song was featured in the 1998 movie 'Something to Talk About', furthering its popularity beyond the country and pop radio.
Critical reception
Critics have lauded "Seven Year Ache" for its originality and emotional depth, and it is regarded as one of the best songs of 1981.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists, including Trisha Yearwood, have covered "Seven Year Ache", speaking to its influence and staying power in the world of music. Yearwood’s version was used in the popular crime drama series 'Breaking Bad'.
Song Duration
The original studio version of "Seven Year Ache" runs for approximately 3 minutes and 16 seconds.

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