Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois) is a singe… Read Full Bio ↴Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois) is a singer-songwriter best known for his adult contemporary music. He had a string of successful hit singles in the late 80s and early 90s such as "Right Here Waiting," "Hazard," and "Hold on to the Nights." Although most of his successful songs are slow ballads like these, many of his songs have an upbeat, classic rock style, examples being "Don't Mean Nothing," "Should've Known Better," "Satisfied," and "Wait for the Sunrise". Marx placed himself in the record books by being the first solo artist to have his first seven singles hit the top 5 on the U.S. top singles charts.

Marx was born to Dick and Ruth Marx. Marx grew up in a mixed faith household where father was Jewish and his mother was a Christian. His father was a jingle writer for commercials for popular products such as 'Chicken of the Sea', which is where Marx got his start writing at the tender age of five. His father also was talented jazz musician, well-known in the Chicago area.

At the age of 17, Marx created a demo to showcase his talents, which landed in the hands of soul artist Lionel Richie. Richie invited Marx to Hollywood saying, "I can't promise you anything, but you should come to L.A." Marx would eventually appear as a background singer in Richie's songs "You Are" and "Running With The Night" as well as on Richie's follow-up album, which included the smash hit "All Night Long".

*Richard Marx*
Marx's first album, a self-titled work, went multi-platinum, selling nearly 4 million copies. He also earned his first #1 single, "Hold on to the nights", which he told Songfacts.com was inspired by a friend who had the dilemma of having met the love of his life when both the friend and the girl in question were already in relationships. He also had several other top five hits including "Don’t Mean Nothing" (#3), "Should've Known Better" (#3) and "Endless Summer Nights" (#2). He later revealed in an interview on 'VH-1 Classic' that his favorite song that he performed from his first album was "Have Mercy."

*Repeat Offender*
Repeat Offender eventually moved into the #1 spot and gave Marx two more #1 hit singles.

*Rush Street*
Rush Street's "Hazard" (#1), which depicted a man's rejection in a fictional version of Hazard, Nebraska. He released Paid Vacation in 1994, Flesh & Bone in 1997, Days in Avalon in 2000 and My Own Best Enemy in 2004.

Richard Marx also sang with Donna Lewis, best known for her hit "I Love You Always Forever", on the track "At the Beginning" of the Anastasia soundtrack. He has sung background vocals for Madonna in her True Blue album.

He has served as a writer/producer for an extensive list of other recording artists, including Barry Manilow, Barbra Streisand, Keith Urban, 98 Degrees, Kenny Loggins, Emerson Drive, Luther Vandross, Michael Bolton, *NSYNC, Olivia Newton-John, Sarah Brightman, SheDaisy, John Farnham and Vince Gill.

Marx has been married to Cynthia Rhodes, who starred in the 1987 blockbuster Dirty Dancing and is a former lead singer for 80s pop band Animotion, since 1989. The couple has three sons: Brandon, Lucas, and Jesse. Brandon is the eldest followed by Lucas then Jesse.

One of Marx's most recent works is a song titled "Remember When", composed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Performed by LeAnn Rimes, the song may be heard on the park's official 50th Anniversary album, as well as selected times in the park.

Should've Known Better
Richard Marx Lyrics

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Another sleepless night I can't explain
Somebody said they heard me call your name
The radio won't let you leave my mind
I know it's over but I don't know why

Should've known better
Than to fall in love with you
Now love is just a faded memory

Should've known better
Now I'm a prisoner to this pain
And my heart still aches for you

There was no risk that I wouldn't take
And not a promise that I didn't make
All I asked was that you just hold on
And now I'm wondering what I did wrong

Should've known better
Than to fall in love with you
Now love is just a faded memory
Should've known better
Now I'm a prisoner to this pain
And my heart still aches for you

I gave you all of my body and soul
Never believing we might lose control
I took my hands off the wheel

I can't remember if the lies were true
It's been a million years since I touched you
I thought time might help me win this game
But being away from you is slowly driving me insane

Should've known better
Than to fall in love with you
Now love is just a faded memory
Should've known better

Now I'm a prisoner to this pain
And my heart still aches for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Richard Marx's Should've Known Better convey the pain and regret of falling in love with someone who has moved on. The song starts with the persona having a sleepless night and hearing someone say they heard them call the name of the person they still love. This indicates that the persona is still struggling to let go and move on despite the relationship being over. The radio won't let the persona forget about it, which could mean that every song or memory is connected to the lost love.

In the second verse, the persona admits that they were willing to take any risks and make promises to try and hold on to the relationship. But now they wonder what went wrong and why it didn't work out. They gave their all to the person they loved and now feel like a prisoner to the pain of the breakup. The bridge highlights the destructive nature of the relationship and how the persona knew the risks but ignored them in the hopes of being with the person they loved. The chorus repeats that they should've known better and ends with the heartbreaking admission that their heart still aches for the lost love.

Overall, this song is about the pain and regret of holding on to someone who no longer loves you. It highlights the struggles of moving on and the realization that the relationship was not worth the pain. It also acknowledges the risk and promises made in a relationship and the realization that sometimes love is not enough to make things work.

Line by Line Meaning

Another sleepless night I can't explain
I couldn't sleep last night and don't know why

Somebody said they heard me call your name
Someone claims they heard me say your name

The radio won't let you leave my mind
I keep hearing songs that remind me of you

I know it's over but I don't know why
Our relationship is finished but I don't know what went wrong

Should've known better
I should have made a better decision

Than to fall in love with you
Than to have started a relationship with you

Now love is just a faded memory
Our love has faded away

Now I'm a prisoner to this pain
The pain of losing you has taken control of me

And my heart still aches for you
I still feel intense emotional pain because of our breakup

There was no risk that I wouldn't take
I was willing to take any risk for you

And not a promise that I didn't make
I promised you everything I could

All I asked was that you just hold on
All I wanted was for you to stay with me

And now I'm wondering what I did wrong
I'm questioning what I did to cause our relationship to end

I gave you all of my body and soul
I gave you everything I had

Never believing we might lose control
I never thought we would lose our relationship

I took my hands off the wheel
I let go of control in our relationship

I can't remember if the lies were true
I'm not sure if what you said was true or not

It's been a million years since I touched you
It feels like a really long time since I last saw you

I thought time might help me win this game
I hoped that with time, I could win you back

But being away from you is slowly driving me insane
Not being with you is causing me to feel mentally unstable

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Marx

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@robertg.877

2y↑23

An immortal master piece.
Thanks Richard.

Another sleepless night I can't explain
Somebody said they heard me call your name
The radio won't let you leave my mind
I know it's over but I don't know why

Should've known better
Than to fall in love with you
Now love is just a faded memory
Should've known better
Now I'm a prisoner to this pain
And my heart still aches for you

There was no risk that I wouldn't take
And not a promise that I didn't make
All I asked was that you just hold on
And now I'm wondering what I did wrong

Should've known better
Than to fall in love with you
Now love is just a faded memory
Should've known better
Now I'm a prisoner to this pain
And my heart still aches for you

I gave you all of my body and soul
Never believing we might lose control
I took my hands off the wheel

I can't remember if the lies were true
It's been a million years since I touched you
I thought time might help me win this game
But being away from you is slowly driving me insane

Should've known better
Than to fall in love with you
Now love is just a faded memory
Should've known better
Now I'm a prisoner to this pain
And my heart still aches for you

@gallinadeyeso9638

3y↑3

Otra noche de insomnio que no puedo explicar
Alguien dijo que me oyó decir tu nombre
La radio no te deja salir de mi mente
Sé que se acabó pero no sé por qué

Debería haberlo sabido
Para no enamorarme de ti
Ahora el amor es sólo un recuerdo borroso.
Debería haberlo sabido
Ahora soy prisionero de este dolor
Y mi corazón todavía me duele por ti

No hubo riesgo que no tomara
Y ni una promesa que no hiciera
Todo lo que te pedí fue que esperaras.
Y ahora me pregunto qué hice mal

Debería haberlo sabido
para no enamorarme de ti
Ahora el amor es sólo un recuerdo borroso.
Debería haberlo sabido
Ahora soy prisionero de este dolor
Y mi corazón todavía me duele por ti

Te dí todo mi cuerpo y mi alma
Nunca creí que pudiéramos perder el control
Quité mis manos del volante

No puedo recordar si las mentiras eran ciertas
Ha pasado un millón de años desde que te toqué
Pensé que el tiempo podría ayudarme a ganar este juego
Pero estar lejos de ti me está volviendo lentamente loco

Debería haberlo sabido
para no enamorarme de ti
Ahora el amor es sólo un recuerdo desvanecido
Debería haberlo sabido
Ahora soy un prisionero de este dolor
Y mi corazón todavía duele por ti

All comments from YouTube:

@chazz1830

44w↑31

As a black guy who attended an integrated HS from 85-89. I'm appreciative of the culture mix. I was able to love my Run DMC, LL Cool J, and Public Enemy as well as Richard Marx, Hall & Oats, Van Halen, Guns N'Roses, Eddie Rabbit, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi (and so many others)!!!!

@bleep77

3y↑465

There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them.

@timbarker3312

2y↑3

Personally, I was never "overwhelmed" in the or by "The Eighties", quite The Contrary, I'd definitely say I "kicked" it In The Eighties!

@GC-fd3hs

2y↑14

I couldn't agree more. Hysteria from Def Leppard also does this to me also. Ahhhh to be able to go back to the 80s & youth

@bobxoneill

2y↑14

Anyone else here from the class of 84? To the kids on here: when this song was new, I was 17 and never thought life would end. Since this song’s release, life has very much changed.

There is very little time between Richard Marx and Machine Gun Kelly. Be happy kids; chase your dreams and most importantly take care of your health.

When you reach age 55 you will definitely regret not exercising.

@sodirtydan4361

2y↑3

I felt that I’m 24 and just found this song a few months back and when I hear it I get a nostalgic feeling of being in high school again

@tinkhix

2y↑1

Ditto!!! Ditto and Ditto!!

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@MarkTaylor-rt3ky

2y↑202

Richard Marx was and still is an amazing musician. Very underrated.

@joanarodriguez8304

1y↑1

His then wife was too..

@guitarlessonswithbillythek8753

@Joana Rodriguez who was that?

@joanarodriguez8304

1y↑1

@Guitar Lessons with Billy The Kid , actress and singer, Cynthia Rhodes

@lynnekelly9485

1y↑1

i agree...i had the opportunity to see him in concert when he came to chicago years ago. it was him michael bolton luther vondross Kenny G, Kevin Cronin. it was right before or right after his father died. it was some kind of benefit for a music program

@adamw126

39w↑1

Yes. It is a great pity that he has died.

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@austinfrazier7325

3y↑137

If someone didn't experience the late 80s and wanted to know what it was like..........this song. This song embodies basically the way things were back then. This song was everywhere and radio mostly sounded like this.

@earlthomas5021

3y↑7

Yes you are exactly right. I was a 9 year old kid back then and I remember this song everywhere back in the 1987-88 time period. It was such a different feeling back then.

@lone6718

1y↑3

Definitely needs to be on a playlist with Kenny Loggins, Jon Bon Jovi, Heart, Bananarama, Bangles, Joan Jet, Tom Petty, Cindy Lauper, Pat Benatar, and I’m sure there are much much more.

@President47394

47w

Yep! Absolutely! This was my favorite song at the time! Still love it! Brings back so many memories! The 80's were the best!!!

@lonifisher209

45w↑1

I love the 80s music.

@Brando_Magnifico

40w↑1

@@lone6718 emphasis on Heart!!

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@juliehubbard8307

1y↑25

I had this cassette tape playing in my boombox for most of my teenage years. Richard Marx is a singer, songwriter, producer, and musical genius.

@jimmythree5055

5y↑102

Still my favourite song of all time. It doesn't get much more 80's than this.

@traewhippy7222

2y↑1

Yeah

@robocop5935

1y↑5

It's not just an 80s hit. It's still a great pop song. Richard has better talent than the overated singers of today.

@CelltheGREAT

35w

Big facts.

@theredheadsaidNYC

20w

the only way it could be more 80s is if it had dancers

@lard_lad_AU

2y↑84

Its been over 30 years since I have paid attention to this song. Reminds me of a hard breakup when I was 16, one of those songs I played on tape for hours.
Listening to it again in 2022, I have a new appreciation of how good a song it is.

@BillyCurrington1

2y↑1

How are you doing? Nice meeting you here. I appreciate you for being a great fan, it really means a lot to me.
I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎼

@Gunfighter03

@Richard Marx Official you are a legend dude

@President47394

47w

Yes! Exactly!

@ianjones2731

5y↑82

Loved this song as a teenager.....lived it as an adult 😁

@russelltech7691

5y↑374

This song brings back so many great memories from the 80s. The greatest decade ever. 😎✌

@kurtjeternity7991

3y↑8

Right on. I say that same thang. 80's was genuine music.

@krystalk4873

2y↑6

Yeah not the garbage music we have now days. 80's were the BEST

@daliadeeelite67

2y↑6

loved the 80’s - I wish that I could go back

@carldejeff6012

2y↑2

Me too, 80s, the way it was. Strong. 💞

@rugdaattiyah2275

42w↑1

THE GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!! 😊

@JamesBond-uk8kl

2y↑105

This guy was HUGE when I was in junior high. We all LOVED him! His style was that "feel good" music. Its perfect for just about any occasion whether its a road trip, BBQ, beach day or even just hanging out with friends. I truly miss the 90's and early 2000s.....an era when artists and music really spoke to us. Itll never be the same! Richard Marx, wherever you go, whatever you do, your die hard fans with always be waiting for you!

@jwgreek8606

2y↑6

The 90s and early 2000s were great. As was the 80s and early 90s

@richardlepreux8489

2y↑2

It was beautiful to include some of his lyrics. ❤️

@gl3832

1y↑5

This was 80s not 90s

@gpg3307

1y↑1

One word: AMAZING!

@deanjensen3657

4y↑35

So underrated this guy.. His songs are timeless..

@charminemolina5139

30w↑7

Richard Has A Beautiful Voice! I’ve been a fan for 30 years! I never get tired of listening to his music ❤

@Watumba67

10y↑521

I love his songs for 30 years now, never get sick of hearing them !!!

@Friendship1nmillion

10y↑6

Mike W Call me a "nerd" but so far apart from this song, the only other song from Richard Marx I like is "Right here waiting". He's got a good singing voice - if he's got 100's of more hits {i don't know about} he's then America's version of John Farnham.

@Michael52176

10y↑3

I agree man reminds me of middle school.

@Friendship1nmillion

10y↑3

Michael Walker WHAT???!

@Michael52176

10y↑2

Yeah when this came out I was in middle school

@rachelblanche2907

5y↑1

I agree ❤

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@CBACards

4y↑301

This song and “Endless Summer Nights” really packed a one-two punch when I went through a bad breakup a decade ago. They truly mean a lot to me, and to this day I can’t listen to just one.

@mollyhanson8204

3y↑13

Same here. I have to listen to them one after the other. Seriously just watched Endless Summer Nights right before watching this.

@thebelovedsonofmusic6149

3y↑7

@P. Anderson I believe Richard Marx had a way of connecting with his audience more on what he was going through.

@MakemeaTorontoStar

3y↑7

Should've Known Better is my favorite Richard Marx song. I am reading his book Stories to Tell and he explains who he wrote it about. Very interesting. Reminds me of my past relationships, I would listen to this song while broken hearted. Been through so much pain and wish I never met those people. Should be, Should've Never Met you. Endless Summer nights is my second favorite Richard Marx Song.

@angelight677

Same !!😭

@heatherc0823

3y↑1

P. Anderson... like others stated, he definitely had a way of connecting with his audience. I loved the music of that time. It told a story, the lyrics made sense and the instruments were amazing to hear. Just loved it all!!! I always listen to music to bring me up and make me feel better. I too had a bad break-up on 2013. It was the best thing that could have happened, but didn't see it then. I hope you have found your joy and happiness.

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@robertg.877

2y↑23

@GRANDE695

thank you!

@somebody6048

1y↑1

"Now I'm a prisoner to this pain"
It's just heartaches. It will pass.
"And now I'm wondering what I did wrong"
Women have a subtle of communicating. You probably wasn't able to read between the line and blew it. It happens. Not a big deal. Or she could have been born into a subculture/secret society with their own lingo and way of doing things and you were not able to read the message from her in her lingo and blew it. It will happens with these people. And count your blessing that you didn't go any deeper with the people in this subculture/secret society.

@hermanblue874

1y↑24

Today this song came to my mind so I decided to come here and watch the video again after a few years. Richard Marx's music is one of my favorites and I know that I will keep listening it forever. He is a special singer.

@kimberlee440

2y↑27

Stumbled upon this gem again tonight when I had my MP3 player on shuffle. Killer track and SO many memories!!! Why can’t music/life be like this again??? You really don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone…wish we’d known back then we were living in the good ol’ days.

@BillyCurrington1

2y↑3

How are you doing? Nice meeting you here. I appreciate you for being a great fan, it really means a lot to me.
I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎼

@forcetrulligaming7853

1y↑2

@Richard Marx Official
Thx for sharing your gift with us my guy! You've always been one of my favorites!

@jimjacobs2346

2y↑12

Brings back a ton of memories. Could listen to this all day.

@walterpewen7903

8y↑1.5K

I've never understood the put-downs on Marx. I've always considered him top notch. A very urban, Chicago sound. Great.

@johnnyenglish9622

8y↑55

+Walter Pewen There is no knock on Richard. David Foster said he couldn't be an artist & he proved him wrong. Then when his career subsided a bit he went into producing others. Love the extended "I took my hands off the wheel" section here.

@walterpewen7903

8y↑42

+Johnny English No, there was a the time he made it big and some thereafter. I've just seen it occasionally over the years. I felt most people who did not like his work were frankly, messed up. Some of the better records of the era.

@johnnyenglish9622

8y↑13

+Walter Pewen Some good points. Check out Richard Marx on the Patcast with Pat Monahan (youtube). Great interview.

@Tracy-Lee-Staton

8y↑38

+Johnny English i couldn't agree with u more about that one sentence "i took my hands off the wheel." It has always given me chills! Its so magical & powerful; it really hits your soul deeply! Great song!

@russse2793

7y↑26

So many times "I took my hands off the wheel". It made me reflect on some of those times, and I agree, it can give you some powerful, emotional memories and reflections.

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@andreluizcoimbra-xv6jf

26w↑2

❤😂 RICHARD MARX : POIS É IMPOSSÍVEL ESQUECER O INESQUECÍVEL 😂❤

@PCPSavedMyLife2013

3y↑11

Everything about this song is amazing, the way people are able to convey emotions into others through music is why music is magical. This song has hit me in my soul and the vocals express pain and it feels true not generic. And right now in life I'm at phase where this song can make me "feel" so intensely it hurts.

@arildomenezes2757

20w↑1

As músicas de Richard Marx são fantásticas...

@johnnyv5995

3y↑49

Good old days, listening to Richard Marx and steaming up the windows in my 88 Ford Escort GT. Love the lyrics on all his songs...music that told stories.

@marshonheard521

Where

@russse2793

1y↑1

Oh those dreaded ford escorts. LOL Hope you had better luck with yours. God bless.

@johnnyv5995

1y↑1

@Russ Se Yes lots of "luck" in my Ford Escort ;)

@martinyokhanis90

6y↑9

Still gives me the goose bumps. A fantastic song that belongs to one of the best musicians out there and a kind soul

@Bloomr09

6y↑32

One of the best 80s jams ever! Love me some Richard Marx and one of the best male vocalists of all time.

@charmainedaley3937

2y↑14

Heard this on the radio this morning and it just took me back way back to another place in time!! ❤️💃🏻🥰🙌🏽🎸❤️‍🔥

@BillyCurrington1

2y↑1

How are you doing? Nice meeting you here. I appreciate you for being a great fan, it really means a lot to me.
I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎼

@abornbuyer

47w↑2

Richard Marx was the first artist that I had gone to see in concert. My friends and I rented a limo and everything! When his first album had just come out. Small venue. He was fantastic!

@jarodcarnarvon7494

6y↑21

Love this song!! Takes me back to my junior high years in the late 80s

@jamiee172

4y↑22

Love this!! The 80's was the greatest time ever!!! This is the closest we'll ever get to going back!!!

@billygriffin4977

2y↑2

80s were the best and last year's of this crazy worlds time. Where have all the good times gone, this song is one of the best from that time. 80s please come back.

@ian1eh944

6y↑7

Love this track! Marx is a great songwriter.....and for me, the fact that Michael Landau is all over the guitars on this track really takes it to another level.... :)

@BrianMonroe7890

11y↑15

This was and is one of the most powerful music videos I ever saw back when it was first released in the 80s. It is still painful to watch - Mr. Marx has captured with cruel accuracy the pathos and agony of love that leaves wounds of memory behind. They scar forever. Awesome video, awesome music - what's not to like?

@ESP95

1y↑2

tremenda canción!!! y que recuerdo de los 80, una gran época de buenos músicos y artistas cono R Marx,

@mirianquiroga667

5y↑7

Richard Marx gracias por tu talento tus canciones llegan a mi alma.

@suzanne5291

4y↑50

This song takes me back to 1988 when I met the love of my life. But I was married at the time and I knew it was wrong so I had to give him up. It's still breaks my heart Because my heart still aches for him . Mike if you see this, know that I still love you

@rturobhutan2766

3y↑2

I'm Arthur Bhutic! This song takes me back to May 1987 in my last month in 5th Grade of Greenville, South Carolina in Travelers Rest, SC! More than a year after I moved to Houston where I live now!

@waveafterwave0723

2y↑7

If he felt the same way, which I’m sure he did, I’m sure he still loves you just the same ❤️ some people we never truly forget. I’m sorry you had to let that love go.. I hope you find your way back to each other one day 🙏🏽

@timbarker3312

2y↑4

Essentially, you're saying your Marriage sucks!

@suzanne5291

2y↑2

@Tim Barker yes my marriage did suck from the very time we got married I knew he was always lusting about other women. He was never there to support me or have my back and he never even looked at me although most of the time I was the most beautiful woman in the room but he was always looking for something else. So yes you're right my marriage sucked from the very beginning

@benncannon458

1y↑1

Who's cutting onions

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@davidvitullo2209

4y↑61

Richard Marx has written so many great songs, this song reminds me of the summer of 88

@codexrat

3y↑2

I was born in 88, maybe a love child of my parents rocking to this beautiful piece 😁

@Giminey

3y↑2

Too bad he dipped his toe into politics and all his loyal fans it was just too much. And they moved on to people/ singers who are informed.

@markmccormick4461

i would have been 5 years old in 1988 i was Born in 1983 Great Times

@Faltor895

@Giminey Yes, kind of depressing.

@darinriggs5297

4y↑6

Just saw him in concert last week. Amazing in 1987. Still amazing 32 years later.

@SuperBenblake

8y↑250

Richard Marx has one of the best voices in rock and he can sing rockers AND ballads. He also writes all of his material and you can bet everything is well crafted melodic 80s rock! This song is one of his I relate to the most as it deals with something that breaks everyone's heart now and again- the rapid departure of a loved one with no explanation and maybe not even a formal goodbye. We should always tell those people who touch us and our lives that it may not be permanent as a relationship, but it's sad to see you go with no reason. I've had it happen many times. The problem is I've always been the one to blame for not saying goodbye. That is bad and that hurts. These occasions happen to me at odd moments and so I guess my reasoning was "maybe now isn't the time," but that is no excuse. Any time is the right time for love. What she does to him is terrible. I've never done that and he sings this like it happened to him- he was left high and dry. I guess my instances aren't like this one, but still I feel bad for keeping the feelings inside.

@jwgreek8606

8y↑7

Well put my friend. A girl I liked deleted me off facebook a while back and I was just friends with this girl and we have a nice convo the nigh before about our fathers and she turns around and deletes me the next day. It's the second time this year a girl treated me this way on fb.

@SuperBenblake

8y↑7

James Greek
That's how they are. They make advances and leave you high and dry. I personally avoid relationships with the opposite sex for that reason especially. Also, to be honest except for some really good women I just can't relate. it takes all of us, though, male and female, to make the world go round.

@jwgreek8606

8y↑2

+Benjamin Blake Mitchner she didn't make advances. I did.

@jwgreek8606

8y↑2

+Benjamin Blake Mitchner the girl who deleted me before Lea however, made advances towards me first.

@SuperBenblake

8y↑2

James Greek
Bad, bad, bad! This is how their minds work. They will promise you the world and you will not get a piece of that pie.

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@vanceshepherd1618

5y↑21

This album got me into rock as a teenager. I know that might seem weird to some. But there really is some killer AOR music on this record. 'Don't Mean Nothin'' is just a fantastic song, along with this one. Is it edgy? Hell no. But the talent is tremendous and obvious. No surprise Keith Urban has done well with Marx's songwriting. In fact, I'd love to see them do a 'Crossroads'-style show together. Tell me you can't hear them singing each other's songs. Gotta go. Time to jump in the time machine and blast this album...

@joshblackman9949

2y↑1

I can totally hear Keith Urban singing this!

@kristinwood8884

1y↑5

Growing up on the beach, listening to Richard Marx in front of a bonfire on the beach in the 90's, I can't imagine a better time to grow up.

@heavybrett-al4082

1y↑4

Still love this song after all these years have past, I'm always playing my own solos over the top of this track.

@yonefolgado6434

5y↑5

Amo as musicas de richard max ,o tempo bom que tinhamos musicas de qualidade

@Amy-mw5wg

1y↑77

I still have a huge crush on him since I was a little girl, I'm 46 now

@robynsheaves5925

1y↑1

I am the same way, he gets better looking with age!

@mclel217

1y↑3

Hey, I'm 70 & his music hits home.. to the core... Especially now

@dannyg652

@WM
That's a great story..

@AinsleeDawn

He’s better now. Lol

@AinsleeDawn

@WM I just had to Google who his wife was and I had no idea he was married to Daisy Fuentes. 😂😂😂 That’s amazing!!

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@andycano5756

6y↑83

One of the best performers/composers of the late 80's!

@Gapooz

1y↑1

Richard has also put out new music since then. Some good newer songs out there.

@lisamoserpremixandpedals

17w

Absolutely love this song. 🎶 🎤❤

@pelucheproductions4063

3y↑5

Love this song!!! Reminds me of my college years ❤️

@Kingscup20

6y↑4

I have always loved the line "I can't remember if the lies were true". lies and true just seem to perfectly contradict each other or whatever is the correct term. I am not sure if that is supposed to be intentional or not but I love it. Great song and like many others, it was relevant to me when the song was released.

@rhyslewis1729

2y↑4

My all time favourite 80s song ❤️❤️❤️ I listen to this most of the time 😊

@amandaadkins799

4y↑6

Been listening to Richard Marx for like 30+ years. I STILL have a playlist of his hits I listen to cleaning.

@americanpatriot2777

Yes Richard Marx was naturally talented. Memories during his fame now are being replayed over and over. Great tunes never grow old.

@smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724

6y↑24

Love Richard Marx's music!!😍

@jamesgarrity9376

5y↑67

This sounds like it should’ve been on closing credits to a 80s movie!

@princessmarshellaaur

4y↑1

An action movie,it is.

@Scorcher2021

3y↑2

Should've been on karate kid 1 where Daniel leaves the tournament 😔

@marybeach2631

1y↑1

I saw Richard Marx in concert in the 80s I have always found his music and acting abilities to be top-notch😮!!

@glynnehanson848

6y↑152

I think Richard Marx music brilliant can't beat the 80s for music, much better then todays music. Why can't there create music like this today. 80s fan for life I'm a 80s kid

@bkproz3

4y↑2

Me too

@tiffanymatthews8805

3y↑1

Me tooooooo

@normapadro420

Those years are gone. I still love these types of songs now.

@jordanhanna2891

He has written songs for *//\\//sync :)

@jameskitts4584

5y↑3

This song and Should've Known Better could be on a loop for hours. Always were my two favorite RM songs. Great voice!

@MaleOrderBride

31w

This song IS "Should've Known Better"!!!! 😂

@gallinadeyeso9638

3y↑3

@TheSasukeGirl

11y↑18

I'm 17, almost 18 and wondering why music today can't have the feel and sound that these songs do. I've known and loved Richard Marx since i was really little from my mom and sister.

@marcosjunior6840

1y↑2

Ó melhor de todos os tempos até hoje em 2023 viva anos 80 e 90 essas músicas vai ficar eternamente em nossos corações ♥️🇧🇷 do povo brasileiro 🇧🇷👍

@mel_ann7119

5y↑6

Brilliant song...gorgeous guitar...love it🎤🎸🎶❤

@katieb8511

44w

Yes ❤❤❤❤

@johnvizzi2553

2y↑2

Richard Marx is definitely one of the most talented musicians of our time

@kaystoner3195

14w

Love Richard Marx, great voice!!

@calvinshaw468

7y↑6

I love this song to death, I grew up listening to the 80 s and I can't listen to anything else.
A shame music like this doesn't exist anymore

@johnryan118

28w↑1

Back in the 80’s we would express ourselves through the music and when you were in high school and went through a heart breaking breakup, everybody at school knew about it because you would be blasting Richard Marx in your car while trying not to cry as your hearing the lyrics, nostalgia doesn’t even cover the feelings and memories that come flooding back when you listen to his music

@dmoney668

31w↑1

He's one of the best of all time

@Barbarasvlogs832

3y↑4

Born in 83, was raised in a apostolic home, private church school. Hymns and only gospel music. Heard this in a walmart lol. Had to fight not to sway to it. Snuck to the library and found Richard's greatest hits. Had to hide it. Fell in love!!

@SavaFiend

34w

I had this whole album on cassette when it came out and definitely wore it out!

All these years later, I still love the music, and have newfound appreciation for the videos. I love the fact that this one has sexy overtones without being smutty.

@willmacky2629

5y↑3

Absolutely love it when I find new 80s songs

@rhondanorquay4568

7y↑5

Just love all of Richard's music!

@bretzky9934

4y↑2

So glad I grew up in the 80's and had music like this listen too. Such a great time to be a kid...

@dantache48

45w↑1

I love just about everything he did… Great writer and performer! ❤😊

@dimitri00769

5y↑4

I saw him live here in Sydney last week and his performance was magic! He brought back so many childhood memories.

@elishadavis4669

2y↑3

PURE NOSTALGIA AND IT FEELS SO GOOD!!! 80"S BABY

@ulises5319

6y↑78

I was born in 1979 so I lived the 80s surrounded of great music like this song. Beautiful years. Greetings from Mexico.

@cas6356

5y↑6

1979 as well

@BlaydeAlabama

4y↑4

Me too luv Dec 1979. I feel so nostalgic.

@kristinalauss2792

4y↑3

Wow I was born 1976

@kristinalauss2792

4y↑3

Born 11 December 1976

@ulises5319

4y↑2

Good memories last forever :)

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@rorifrongillo6763

10y↑18

A great song by an even greater artist - Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!

@jennifergraves4047

4y↑3

I've always loved him since the beginning of his career and I love his music today!

@cristina5973

3y↑2

Meu Deus que voz maravilhosa é essa 💕💕

@matthewfeatherston8982

4y↑2

Pure 80's gold!!!

@katieb8511

44w

❤ 🔥

@mgenisousa8704

27w↑1

Eu quero a canção HELP.....💯✌

@jeffelijahelias785

6y↑12

One of the best singers in pop and Rock history, in my opinion.

@adamstamp5386

3y↑1

he is up there

@jeffelijahelias785

@Adam Stamp I agree with you mate.

@bjwieland-doucet5917

10y↑22

Have loved Richard for years! ! Keep on rockin'!!

@Illini_Picker

2y↑2

From the mid-80's on into the 90's this dude's music was main-stay. Still love it to this day!

@sandrasantos8762

2y↑1

Amazing artist ! Those 80’s songs bring me back, love it

@stevegirouard2191

4y↑7

One of my favorite songs .brings back memories of my only true love 30 years ago and still listening in 2020

@danacarter9147

This is 2022, and I'm still addicted to this gem of a song

@mamilinda84

38w

Music videos had meaning back then. Beat.. Lyrics... Story... right amount of everything. Times that'll never return but lucky for us we have the memories🙌🏻🙌🏻

@janetn9942

5y↑6

Such a distinct great voice 😍

@RetroR0bbie

7y↑284

this is some classic greatness right here.

@SuperBenblake

7y↑7

It's a fantastic song I fully agree!

@flon57

6y↑4

RetroR0bbie this is my favourite of his

@jsuddz

6y↑1

I fully agree <3

@OsnRavens

5y↑1

Definitely a guilty pleasure right here.

@RetroR0bbie

5y↑1

Music sadly will never be like this again.

@lizlyons2463

Such a fabulously talented, charismatic artist ....I could never tire of listening to his music ......

@dananicole3969

I love richard marx, so talented.ive always enjoyed everything he's done.

@marciahenderson870

38w

Richard Marx is so underrated. I love his music

@cindyv7128

Timeless and so well done. Great song!

@cindyv7128

Hey there!

@katieb8511

1y↑1

Looove this song, & when the guitar sings 🔥

@djsujeevan

8y↑35

a timeless classic.

@jamiasonjenkins

2y↑2

Absolute great artist. I can’t help but feel the pain in his words I hope he’s not as heartbroken as so many of his songs imply.

@garethjmb

He explained it in his book. His best friend had this girl he was off and on with. He would encourage Richard to hang with her over school breaks, holidays, etc. He would tell Richard he was going to leave her and such. She would tell Richard the same..they hooked up and would see each other and then they would end up not breaking up. He was guilty and he told his friend which caused fallout. So the situation inspired the song as he lost them both.

@adrianm.6374

👍👌🙏💖✝️💕🇺🇲🎸🎹 The creator touches many, few even see it. The sound echoes everywhere. Thank you Richard Marx for gifting us your immortal songs and eternal music.The echoes of this song will still remain till the end of this world ! Powerful as an axe blow in your heart, and sweet as a whisper in your ears. One of the best voices ever heard. Big Hugs.🙏

@ileananguyen3150

48w↑1

He’s the best .. lyrics .. voice and looks

@juliocesaracosta927

4y↑1

Recuerdo cuando apareció Richard Marx a finales de los 80 y sonó la hermosa balada Rigrh here waiting for you .
Yo enamorado de la hermana de un amigo y coincido que se iba a vivir al extranjero , yo Escuchaba esa canción y la recordaba siempre .

Luego escuche está canción y me gustó tanto , que ahora la tengo como una de mis favoritas y hoy tiempos de Cuarentena la sigo escuchando 17.07.20

Saludos de Lima - Perú a toda la gentita latina que le gusta la buena música .

@itsmylife842

5y↑2

Great music from a very talented musician! I am on a Richard Marx marathon on youtube right now! This man has made so many awesome songs!
:-D

@thiagodepauli516

10y↑28

I love this song!! Really good!

@mayuishi1001

10y↑2

Me,too...！
This is Coooooool ！！

@SuperStarDIY

41w

I recently rediscovered him. 🎉He's an amazing song/story writer! This man can spin a compelling web! 🕷

@sarahthor4554

37w

I love this song very much!

@desireecoad7557

This is a wonderful and relevant song for any decade.

@mackash

39w

Yeah only for us who were there. It has NOTHING to do with this generation. This world has no idea what being in love means. It's gone. It feels like we are living in hell now.