The tall blonde songstress's self-titled album, 'Faith, ' sold four million copies worldwide. The album featured her hit single 'This Kiss, ' which topped the charts for three straight weeks and became her first crossover success, hitting number five on the pop charts. The album also featured 'Let Me Go, ' for which Faith received a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Female Country Vocal.
The Come Home Songfacts says that Come Home, Faith Hill's first song to be heard from her seventh studio album was penned by Ryan Tedder about a soldier friend of his who was serving overseas. Hill debuted the song on the CMA Awards on November 9, 2011 and it was made available for download shortly afterwards.
American Heart, the first official single from Faith Hill's seventh studio album was written by Jonathan Singleton and Jim Beavers and tells the story of a woman whom survives her struggles by her faith in the American dream. "It bleeds, it scars, but it shines when times get hard," sings Hill, "you can't break an American heart." The song was released to country radio, for airplay on October 1, 2012. (American Heart Songfacts)
If You
Faith Hill Lyrics
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When you're lying about where you've been
Or how much you spent
I know when you will raise your fingers
To your mouth as if to wipe away the shame
It's not a game I know you feel bad
If you ask for my forgiveness
If you call my name I will come
If you ask for my love I will give you some
Someday I know you will understand
Someday you'll finally realize
What you're doing to yourself
[Chorus]
We've been dancing to
That same old song over and over again
I want to be your lover
I don't want to be your policeman
So tonight when you finally make
Your way back to our door
I'll let you sleep it off like I did the night before
When you ask for my forgiveness
When you call my name I will come
When you ask for my love I will give you some
In the morning I will get you up and
I will smile just when you want me to
'Cause I'm, I'm all you have
Faith Hill's song 'If You' appears to be a powerful interpretation of a relationship fraught with tension, lying, and shame. The first verse starts with the singer's notable recognition of the look on her partner's face when he's lying about where he's been or how much he spent, and she's aware of how he feels, the remorse and the guilt he has. In the chorus part, she speaks of her willingness to provide forgiveness and the warmth of her love should he reach out to her, but she genuinely hopes he understands and realizes the pain he's causing himself someday. She then expresses her genuine longing to be his lover rather than his police, emphasizing that she's all he has.
The second verse talks more about the couple's dynamics, repeatable patterns and actual events, with the singer not wanting to have a sense of power over her partner, but to be able to trust him so that they can enjoy their relationship more fully. It is a display of compassion and understanding for someone in a severely tough spot. The song seems to suggest that she's not being blind to her situation, but understands that her partner is dealing with more profound issues and is there for them in any way.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've come to know the look on your face
I can tell when you're lying by the expression on your face.
When you're lying about where you've been
You lie about where you've been and what you've been doing.
Or how much you spent
You also lie about how much money you've spent.
I know when you will raise your fingers
I know your mannerisms and body language.
To your mouth as if to wipe away the shame
I can tell you feel guilty by the way you touch your face.
It's not a game I know you feel bad
I understand that you're not just playing around, and you actually regret what you've done.
If you ask for my forgiveness
If you admit your wrongdoing and apologize,
If you call my name I will come
I will be there for you if you need me.
If you ask for my love I will give you some
I am willing to forgive and love you despite your mistakes.
Someday I know you will understand
One day, I hope you will realize the impact of your actions.
Someday you'll finally realize
Eventually, you will come to this realization.
What you're doing to yourself
You are harming yourself with your behavior.
We've been dancing to
Our relationship has been stuck in a cycle of the same patterns.
That same old song over and over again
We keep repeating the same mistakes and problems.
I want to be your lover
I want to have a healthy and loving relationship with you.
I don't want to be your policeman
I don't want to constantly monitor and control your actions.
So tonight when you finally make
When you come home,
Your way back to our door
I will let you back in without judgment.
I'll let you sleep it off like I did the night before
I will allow you to rest and recover from your actions.
When you ask for my forgiveness
If you admit your wrongdoing and apologize,
When you call my name I will come
I will be there for you if you need me.
When you ask for my love I will give you some
I am willing to forgive and love you despite your mistakes.
In the morning I will get you up and
The next day,
I will smile just when you want me to
I will try to make you feel better and comfort you.
'Cause I'm, I'm all you have
Despite everything, I still love you and am here for you.
Lyrics © MELANIE HOWARD MUSIC, INC.
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If I’m Not in Love
Faith Hill
If I'm not in love with you
What is this I'm going through
Tonight
And if my heart is lying then
What should I believe in
Why do I go crazy
Every time I think about you, baby
Why else do I want you like I do
If I'm not in love with you
And if I don't need your touch
Why do I miss you so much
Tonight
If it's just infatuation then
Why is my heart aching
To hold you forever
Give a part of me I thought I'd never
Give again to someone I could lose
If I'm not in love with you
Why in every fantasy
Do I feel your arms embracing me
Lovers lost in sweet desire
Why in dreams do I surrender
Like a little baby
Someone help explain this feeling
Someone tell me
If I'm not in love with you
What is this I'm going through
Tonight
And if my heart is lying then what should I believe in
Why do I go crazy
Every time I think about you baby
Why else do I want you like I do
If I'm not in love with you
@marygarbett3723
This is a beautiful song. It comes from a pure heart, to a heart that reaches out for a pure heart to love!
@akosialdie
Faith Hill version of this song is underrated. Something in her voice, the way she enounciate the words and breaks it to each note crosses to one's heart and soul. How I wish to see her live singing this. One of my fav every since she release this version.
PS: if you've been in love or a hopeless romantic, this song will always be a reminder of that one person you never end up with. But if love strikes back, this will just be a song to endear your love to your better half.
And yet I do not have that part :'(
@diway18
She did not release this as a single.
Same with Celine's "I love you".
Her cover is amazing that she owned them like it's her gem.
@akosialdie
@Cherwai Covers thank you for the info... what I meant was having it in her Breathe album and not as a single :) i'm glad to hear it again since I got notification for this... love it!
@diway18
@akosialdie I honestly think and wish that she released this on country radio. I love the way she makes covers.
@betsycooke4401
Thank you for your tender and vulnerable words. May you find that love! First receiving it from yourself. Then patiently developing it in yourself again and again until you are convinced that it truly makes sense that a special someone will build love with you and in you!
@akosialdie
@@betsycooke4401 that's sweet of you... i reciprocate your kind words....
@booklover6198
No one compares to the queen of country music! What a beautiful song! I love her brilliant voice and her stunning beauty!
@marieannickpiat2525
Géant.
@trishadiane2304
The most underrated song she's done. Gives me chills. Makes me crave the love of my life even more. Tears. The longing continues...