Spilled Perfume

Pam Tillis

About Spilled Perfume

"Spilled Perfume" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Pam Tillis. It was released in March 1994 as the lead single from her album Sweetheart's Dance. The song was written by Tillis and Dean Dillon.


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1994
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I ain't even going to ask you
I can read you like a book
Girl if I ever saw one that's an
"I can't believe I did that" look
You look like something that the cat drug in
So I won't kick you while you're down
Let me tell you friend to friend
'Bout a block I've been around

Did you really think last night would last forever
Did you really think that guy hung the moon
Right now you hate yourself 'cause you knew better
But there's no use crying over spilled perfume

Did you really think last night would last forever
Did you really think that guy hung the moon
Right now you hate yourself 'cause you knew better
But there's no use crying over spilled perfume

There's a big difference between lonely
And lonely for way too long
And I knew when he made his move
You weren't feeling all that strong
So I bit my tongue 'cause I saw it coming
And you danced so close to him
It's two steps forward and three steps back
When a heart is on the mend

Did you really think last night would last forever
Did you really think that guy hung the moon
Right now you hate yourself 'cause you knew better
But there's no use crying over spilled perfume

You fell in a moment of weakness
Well you just got to pull yourself back up
Dry your morning-after tears
'Cause what's done is done

Did you really think last night would last forever
Did you really think that guy hung the moon
Right now you hate yourself 'cause you knew better
But there's no use crying over spilled perfume

No use crying over, no use crying over
No use crying over, spilled perfume

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Pam Tillis

Pamela Yvonne "Pam" Tillis (born July 24, 1957 in Plant City, Florida) is an American country music singer-songwriter and actress. She is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis, and ex-wife of songwriter Bob DiPiero. more »

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Written by: DEAN DILLON, PAM TILLIS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song origin
"Spilled Perfume" is a song by American country singer, Pam Tillis. The track was released on her album, Homeward Looking Angel, in 1994.
Chart performance
The song was a success in the country music scene, and it peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Songwriters
Dean Dillon and Pam Tillis co-wrote the song. Dillon is notable for writing several other successful songs in the country music genre.
Concept and lyrical theme
"Spilled Perfume" is a ballad that tells a story about a one-night stand regret. This theme was quite controversial and candid for a country song of that time.
Awards
Although the song didn't win any major awards, its parent album, Homeward Looking Angel, was nominated for Top Female Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music in 1994.
Music video
The music video for "Spilled Perfume" was directed by noted video director, Sherman Halsey. It showcases Tillis acting out the song's narrative intercut with her performances.
Live performances
Pam Tillis regularly included "Spilled Perfume" during her live performance sets throughout the mid-1990s, reflecting the song's popularity and significance to her career.
Album achievement
The album "Homeward Looking Angel" which featured "Spilled Perfume" was a commercial success. It reached No.10 on the Top Country Albums chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA for shipments of one million copies.
Tillis’ perspective
Pam Tillis once stated in an interview that she co-wrote "Spilled Perfume" to show that everyone makes mistakes and it's okay to admit it.
Unique style
"Spilled Perfume" showcased Tillis' unique blend of modern country and her traditional sound, which distinguished her as one of the leading female singers of her generation in the country music landscape.

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