In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red").
His second and third albums, 2003's The Dreamer and 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill, are gold and platinum, respectively. His fourth album, Pure BS (2007), was re-issued in 2008 with a cover of Michael Bublé's pop hit "Home" as one of the bonus tracks. His fifth album, Startin' Fires was released in November 2008. It was followed by the extended plays Hillbilly Bone and All About Tonight in 2010, and the albums Red River Blue in 2011, Based on a True Story... in 2013, Bringing Back the Sunshine in 2014, If I'm Honest in 2016, Texoma Shore in 2017, and Fully Loaded: God's Country in 2019.
Shelton is a judge on the televised singing competitions Nashville Star, Clash of the Choirs, and a coach on NBC's The Voice. He has been on The Voice since its inception, and, so far, in nine of 22 seasons (2–4, 7, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22), a member of his team has won.
Every Time I Look at You
Blake Shelton Lyrics
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It brings back an old feeling
Running into you like this
I'm really not afraid of hurting
But I can't stand the awkwardness
Do I laugh
Do I cry
Do I dare look in your eyes
Oh no, here it goes
My hands start to shake
My heart's gonna' show
Like the day we met
To the night you said we're through
Every time I look at you
You seem to be a bit distracted
I wish that I could feel the same
You never were too good at acting
Baby some things never change
I can't keep from letting go
It's something that I can't control
Oh no, here it goes
My hands start to shake
My heart's gonna' show
Like the day we met
To the night you said we're through
Every time I look at you
You stand there looking sweet and innocent
But how can you be so cruel and confident
At my expense
Oh no, here it goes
My hands start to shake
My heart's gonna' show
Like the day we met
To the night you said we're through
Every time I look at....
Oh no, here it goes
My hands start to shake
My heart's gonna' blow
Like the day we met
To the night you said we're through
Every time I look at you
Oh yeah, every time I look at you
The song "Every Time I Look At You" by Blake Shelton is a powerful ballad that explores the emotions of running into someone from your past who you've had a complicated history with. As the singer encounters this person, they feel a rush of old feelings and are unable to control their reactions. The opening lines reveal that seeing this person again "brings back an old feeling," indicating that they have a history and a deep connection. However, the singer is conflicted as they are "not afraid of hurting, but can't stand the awkwardness." This conflict perfectly illustrates the complexity of seeing someone from one's past who has caused pain but still holds a special place in their heart.
The lyrics reveal the singer's internal struggle as they question whether they should laugh or cry or even dare to look into the eyes of the person they have a complicated history with. The chorus is powerful, with its repeated phrase of "here it goes, my hands start to shake, my heart's gonna show." This phrase not only indicates the fear and vulnerability the singer is feeling but also reminds the listener that physical reactions often accompany emotional turmoil. As the song continues, the singer notices that the person they are running into doesn't seem to feel the same rush of memories and emotions. The singer laments that they "can't keep from letting go" and that their emotions are something they can't control. The song concludes with the powerful phrase "every time I look at you," underscoring the idea that this person will always hold a special place in the singer's heart, no matter how much time may pass.
Line by Line Meaning
It brings back an old feeling
Seeing you again gives me the same feeling I had before.
Running into you like this
Unexpectedly crossing paths with you after all this time.
I'm really not afraid of hurting
I'm not scared of getting hurt by you anymore.
But I can't stand the awkwardness
I dislike feeling awkward in your presence.
Do I laugh
Should I laugh and pretend everything is alright?
Do I cry
Should I cry and show my true emotions?
Do I dare look in your eyes
Do I have the courage to make eye contact with you?
You seem to be a bit distracted
You appear to be preoccupied with something else.
I wish that I could feel the same
I wish I didn't care about you as much as I do.
You never were too good at acting
You were never skilled at pretending.
Baby some things never change
This situation is just like old times.
I can't keep from letting go
I can't help but let my emotions take over.
You stand there looking sweet and innocent
You look charming and pure.
But how can you be so cruel and confident
But how could you hurt me so much and be so self-assured?
At my expense
At the cost of my feelings and well-being.
My hands start to shake
I feel an uncontrollable trembling in my hands.
My heart's gonna' show
My emotions will be evident in my heart.
Like the day we met
The feelings I have now are similar to the ones I felt when we first met.
To the night you said we're through
The feelings I have now are similar to the ones I felt when you ended things between us.
Every time I look at you
Every time I see you.
My heart's gonna' blow
My emotions will overwhelm me and intensify.
Oh yeah, every time I look at you
Yes, every single time I see you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SYDNEY ERIN MUSIC
Written by: JOHNSON, SHELTON
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