Gilmore also played "Smokey" in The Big Lebowski
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Jimmie Dale Gilmore Lyrics
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The way that she kisses you now
And you know the way she touches your cheek
Well I taught her how
I was the one who taught her to cry
When she wants you under her spell
The sight of her tear drives you out of your mind
And then one day I had my love
As perfect as could be
She lived, she loved, she laughed, she cried
And it was all for me
Oh, I'll never know who taught her to lie
And now that it's over and done
Who learned the lesson when she broke my heart
I was the one
And then one day I had my love
As perfect as could be
She lived, she loved, she laughed, she cried
And it was all for me
Oh, I'll never know who taught her to lie
And now that it's over and done
Who learned the lesson when she broke my heart
I was the one
The lyrics to Jimmie Dale Gilmore's song "I Was the One" tell a story about a man who reflects upon the past and regrets that he had taught his lover how to love, cry, and even lie to him. He laments that he had created the perfect lover, who had all the best qualities, and yet still his heart was broken. He recognizes that even though he had taught her everything, someone else had taught her to lie, and he does not know how or why she betrayed him.
The song is full of emotion and heartache. The lyrics reflect the theme of regret and the pain of lost love. The singer's voice has a wistful and melancholy tone that adds to the emotional depth of the song.
Overall, the message conveyed by the song is that love is complicated, and sometimes it can lead to heartbreak. The singer acknowledges his own contribution to the relationship's failure and accepts that he was the one responsible for the outcome. The song ends on a sad note, leaving the listener with a sense of melancholy and a longing for what once was.
Line by Line Meaning
I was the one who taught her to kiss
I am the person who taught her how to kiss in the way she kisses you now
The way that she kisses you now
The way she kisses you right now is the way I taught her to do it
And you know the way she touches your cheek
You are aware that she touches your cheek the same way I taught her to do it
Well I taught her how
I am the one who taught her how to touch your cheek in that particular way
I was the one who taught her to cry
I am the person who taught her how to cry when she wants to make you fall for her
When she wants you under her spell
She cries to put you under her spell and make you do whatever she wants
The sight of her tear drives you out of your mind
When you see her tears, you lose control of yourself and become crazy
I taught her so well
I taught her how to cry in a way that could have the greatest effect on you
And then one day I had my love
I finally found love in my life
As perfect as could be
She was the most perfect person I had ever met
She lived, she loved, she laughed, she cried
She experienced all aspects of life - joy, love, laughter and sadness
And it was all for me
She did all of these things because she loved me
Oh, I'll never know who taught her to lie
I don't know who taught her how to lie
And now that it's over and done
Our relationship is now over and there is nothing I can do
Who learned the lesson when she broke my heart
Who learnt the lesson when she left me heartbroken?
I was the one
I was the person who had to learn the lesson when she broke my heart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lenton Tereill Hutton, Shawntae Harris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jessesweeney5963
You can mark this one an 8, Smokey.
@johnknowles6711
Mark it 0 He was over the line. Has the whole world gone crazy?
@blackwolf4653
@@johnknowles6711 i swear, this is still not Nam
@jesseschnieders9734
A world of pain
@emperorhundredhead7007
From an 80 year old Brit, Simply great music that I can sit and LISTEN to. Thanks for the loading, much appreciated
@sandrarobertson4921
What a voice -- like no other. I'm going to see him play this Wednesday night.
@corysly4463
This is a beautiful masterpiece of a song. So much emotion and sincerity. A simple but captivating tune.
@inyobill
Simple does not necessarily imply unsophisticated. Simple is usually harder.
@americana1544
Jimmy, you sparkle and shine here in "Another Colorado" just like so many of your wonderful compositions ! I love this song and your stunning performance too ! Thank you.
@sleslie23
Jimmie and this song were a big influence on me years ago. I also grew up in West Texas / Eastern New Mexico. When the album Spinning Around the Sun came out, I heard an interview with Jimmie explaining the lyrics of this song, comparing it with Buddhism, and discussing life in general. That interview and his music opened a lot of doors for me, mentally and spiritually.