[edit] Biography
Watson was born in Palestine, Texas, in 1943 and began his music career in the early 1970s, performing in local clubs at night while working in a Houston auto body shop during the day. He only recorded for a few small, regional record labels until 1974, when Capitol Records picked up his album Love in the Hot Afternoon and released it nationally. The title track, a mid-tempo ballad in 3/4 time, was released in June 1975 and it quickly reached Number 3 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart.
Watson's national success continued throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, as he recorded several Billboard top-40 hits, including "Where Love Begins," "Paper Rosie," "Should I Go Home (or Should I Go Crazy)," "Nothing Sure Looked Good on You." and "Farewell Party" which was released in 1979 and quickly became Watson's signature song and soon allowed Watson to name his band after the tragic ballad.
In 1982, after switching to the MCA label, he recorded the only number-one hit of his career, "Fourteen Carat Mind." He followed up with several more hits in the early 1980s, including "Speak Softly (You're Talking to My Heart)," "You're Out Doing What I'm Here Doing Without" and "Got No Reason Now for Going Home." By the mid-1980s, he was recording for Epic Records, where his most notable hit was 1985's "Memories to Burn."
Watson never gave up his classical country style, even as he continued to record music throughout the 1980s. He signed with Warner Bros. and released two new albums in 1989 and 1991. He recorded his last album, From the Heart, under the Row Music Group label in 2001.
In 2005, Watson released his latest album, "Then & Now."
In May 2007, Gene Watson signed with the independent Shanachie Records & began work on his first album for the label, which will include new material, along with at least 3 covers of some of Gene's favourite classic country tunes including Merle Haggard's classic "Today I started Loving You Again". The new album, 'In a Perfect World', will be officially released on Tuesday 25 September 2007.
It was also in May 2007 (Saturday 5 May 2007) that the (all new) Gene Watson Site went 'live'. The site, which is owned & maintained by Sean Brady, is based in the Republic of Ireland & receives full support from Sarah Brosmer at Lytle Management in Nashville (Gene Watson's management team) & Gene Watson himself.
In September 2007 "In A Perfect World" was released to the public. The album was received by the country music industry as being one of the best recordings of the year.
[edit] External links
The Official Gene Watson Site
Gene Watson Site Based in Ireland
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Watson"
Categories: 1943 births | American country singers | American male singers | Living people | People from Anderson County, Texas | People from Houston, Texas
Though he can sing honky-tonk, Gene Watson built a reputation for soulful ballads in the classical country tradition. Born one of seven children in Palestine, TX, Watson married early and was working as an auto-body man when he began frequenting the clubs in Houston. He recorded for a few small-time regional labels during the early '70s like Wide World and Stoneway. Watson finally had success in 1974, when a steamy single for Resco "Love in the Hot Afternoon" was picked up for national distribution by Capitol Records, igniting a firestorm of national hits: "Where Love Begins," "Paper Rosie," "Farewell Party," "Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy)," and "Nothing Sure Looked Good on You." In 1982, shortly after moving to MCA, Watson recorded his only chart-topper, "Fourteen Carat Mind." A parade of Top Ten entries followed during the early '80s, including "Speak Softly (You're Talking to My Heart)" and "You're Out Doing What I'm Here Doing Without." Watson is a vocal stylist of considerable talent, and still owns his own body shop.
The Truth Is I Lied
Gene Watson Lyrics
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I said we were through
I said when I left I
Was done loving you
But I'm fighting a feeling
that cant be denied
Forget what I told you
the truth is I lied
This visit from me
With my hat in my hand and
My heart on my sleeve
But I've stopped my pretending
And I've swallowed my pride
I'm not above saying
The truth is I lied
The truth is I'm not quite as strong as
I thought this battle is harder
than an war that we've fought
I said I could just push your memory aside
I meant it when I said it but the truth is i lied
is it asking to much to forget and forgive
Dying for your love
Is no way to live
and the truth is I'm just not as strong as I thought
this battle is harder
Than any war that we've fought
I said I could just push your memory aside
I meant it when I said it but the truth is I lied
Oh, I meant it when I said it, the truth is I lied
In Gene Watson's song "The Truth Is I Lied", the singer is admitting to his former lover that he lied when he said he was over her and done loving her. He goes on to say that he's been pretending and putting on a front that couldn't be maintained, and that he's not as strong as he thought he was. He's finally come to visit her with his heart on his sleeve, hoping that she can forgive him and forget the past in order to rekindle their relationship.
The lyrics of "The Truth Is I Lied" are eloquently written, with Watson skillfully conveying the singer's emotions in a relatable way. The song is a confession of sorts, as the singer admits to his past mistakes and asks for forgiveness. At the same time, the song speaks to the universal struggle of trying to move on from a lost love, only to find that the heart is not easily swayed.
Overall, "The Truth Is I Lied" is a powerful ballad that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of a broken relationship. Watson's emotional delivery and soulful voice add depth and sincerity to the lyrics, making it a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
I said it was over
I made a false statement that our relationship was over
I said we were through
I declared that our relationship had ended
I said when I left I Was done loving you
I claimed that I no longer had any feelings of love for you
But I'm fighting a feeling that cant be denied
I am struggling with an intense emotion that I cannot ignore
Forget what I told you the truth is I lied
Please disregard my previous statements, the reality is that I was deceptive
I know you weren't expectin' This visit from me
I'm aware that you didn't anticipate me coming to see you
With my hat in my hand and My heart on my sleeve
I am showing my vulnerability and sincerity
But I've stopped my pretending And I've swallowed my pride
I have ceased acting falsely and have humbly accepted my situation
I'm not above saying The truth is I lied
I am willing to admit that I was untruthful
The truth is I'm not quite as strong as I thought this battle is harder than any war that we've fought
I am acknowledging that I am weaker than I imagined and that our situation is more challenging than previous conflicts
is it asking too much to forget and forgive Dying for your love Is no way to live
I am questioning if it's too difficult for you to forgive and move on, being hopelessly in love with you is not a sustainable way of living
I meant it when I said it but the truth is i lied
I was being honest at the time, but now I realize I was dishonest and I am apologizing
Oh, I meant it when I said it, the truth is I lied
I truly believed what I said at the time, but now I realize my words were insincere
Contributed by Keira K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@melin520
I said it was over, I said we were through
I said when I left die was done loving you
But I'm fighting a feeling that can't be denied
So forget what I told you, the truth is I lied
I know you weren't expecting this visit from me
With my hat in my hand and my heart on my sleeve
I've stopped my pretending and I've swallowed my pride
I came here to tell yo, the truth is I lied
The truth is I'm just not as strong as I thought
This battle is harder than any war that we've fought
I said I could just push your memory aside
And I meant it when I said it but the truth is I lied
++++++++++++++++
Is it asking too much to forget and forgive?
Dying for your love is no way to live
And the truth is I'm just not as strong as I thought
This battle is harder than any war that we've fought
I said I could just push your memory aside
And I meant it when I said it but the truth is I lied
Oh, I meant it when I said it but the truth is I lied.
@danpeshai8945
THE TRUTH IS I LIED
Gene Watson
I said it was over
I said we were through
I said when I left I
Was done loving you
But I'm fighting a feeling
that cant be denied
Forget what I told you
the truth is I lied
I know you weren't expectin'
This visit from me
With my hat in my hand and
My heart on my sleeve
But I've stopped my pretending
And I've swallowed my pride
I'm not above saying
The truth is I lied
The truth is I'm not quite as strong as
I thought this battle is harder
than an war that we've fought
I said I could just push your memory aside
I meant it when I said it but the truth is i lied
is it asking to much to forget and forgive
Dying for your love
Is no way to live
and the truth is I'm just not as strong as I thought
this battle is harder
Than any war that we've fought
I said I could just push your memory aside
I meant it when I said it but the truth is I lied
Oh, I meant it when I said it, the truth is I lied
Songwriters: Donald Ewing Ii / Bill Anderson
@tpage6
I said it was over
I said we were through
I said when I left I
Was done loving you
But I'm fighting a feeling
that cant be denied
Forget what I told you
the truth is I lied
I know you weren't expectin'
This visit from me
With my hat in my hand and
My heart on my sleeve
But I've stopped my pretending
And I've swallowed my pride
I'm not above saying
The truth is I lied
The truth is I'm not quite as strong as
I thought this battle is harder
than an war that we've fought
I said I could just push your memory aside
I meant it when I said it but the truth is i lied
is it asking to much to forget and forgive
Dying for your love
Is no way to live
and the truth is I'm just not as strong as I thought
this battle is harder
Than any war that we've fought
I said I could just push your memory aside
I meant it when I said it but the truth is I lied
Oh, I meant it when I said it, the truth is I lied
@bishopvilleredneck
One of the best Ballard singers ever.
@user-bh7wk1ry9n
Another beautiful song, thanks Gene love you ❤
@emilpearson9094
Nice music by gene Watson
@carolyndevane7998
Beautiful song! Can't beat Gene Watson when you want true country❤️
@garyjohnson1201
Gene Watson is an all time great. Along wish Cash and Jones.
@norbie6
Gene is such a fantastic singer!! I love his voice!
@lindamcknight6012
I LOVE THIS MAN AND HIS BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AND VOICE, I COULD LISTEN TO HIM ALDAY LONG!!! KEEP SINGING AND MAKING ALBUMS GENE, LOVE YOU SO MUCH, LINDA MCKNIGHT
@barbarabaer665
gene watson deserves to be in the hall of fame great singer
@edwolfe1950
One of my favorite Gene Watson's songs. He's still got "IT"!
@barbaracarrico3571
Gene you are so handsome & such a great country music real singer. Keep up the good work. You are finally getting the recognition you deserve!!!