She moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1991 with the goal of becoming a country artist. Songwriter Harlan Howard heard Sara as she sung a demo of one of his songs, "Tiger By the Tail" at County Q Studios**, and decided she should sing his music. She went under contract with RCA.
In 1997 Evans released her first album Three Chords and the Truth. Critics praised the album for returning to traditional country and recognized it on many of their top ten of the year lists. Unfortunately, it did not catch on with country radio at the time and none of the three singles made the top 40.
In 1998 Evans released her sophomore album No Place That Far. Critics slammed her for choosing a more pop/country oriented album. Her first single "Cryin' Game" hardly charted. It would be her next single "No Place That Far," a duet with Vince Gill, that would be her first number one single. The album has been certified gold. She actually had been a backup singer for Vince Gill, which definitely played a role in showcasing her talents and leading her ever growing popularity and success.
Evans released her "make it or break it" album, Born To Fly in 2000. Her first single "Born To Fly" hit the number one spot and proved to be her biggest hit until "Suds in the Bucket." The hits kept coming in as her next single "I Could Not Ask For More" hit the number two spot. "Saints and Angels," Evans' favorite song on the album, hit the number sixteen spot and the last single "I Keep Looking" made it to the number five spot. Thus far, the album has been certified double platinum.
Evans led the pack as the most nominated artist at the 2001 Country Music Association awards with seven nominations, and won her first CMA award when her song “Born to Fly” won the award for Video of the Year.
In 2003 Evans released Restless. This album showed her versatility as the songs combined different genres such as country, pop, blues, and soul. The album's first single "Backseat of a Greyhound Bus" went to number sixteen. The next single, "Perfect," went to number two. The next single "Suds in the Bucket" went to number one and became her biggest hit since "Born to Fly" and quickly became a fan favorite among her songs. The next single "Tonight" failed to reach the top 40. Restless has been certified platinum.
In 2004 Evans was the most played female singer on country music radio thanks to singles such as "Suds in the Bucket" and "Perfect."
In 2005, Sara Evans struck gold with the country ballad "A Real Fine Place to Start". With help from this single her album Real Fine Place was propelled to No.1 on the top of the country charts and No. 3 on the pop charts with over 130,000 copies sold in the first week, nearly tripling the sales from her last album debut Restless. Real Fine Place was the best debuting album of her career. The single from the album stood on top of the Billboard and Radio and Record Charts for two weeks. Evans was nominated for two CMA awards, including the prestigious "Female Vocalist of the Year" and prized "Musical Event of the Year" (the latter in part due to her duet with Brad Paisley, "New Again"). However, she lost in both categories. Sara went on the road with Brad Paisley and newcomers Sugarland on Brad's "Time Well Wasted Tour". Her current single "Cheatin'" has quickly become the fastest rising single of her career. Real Fine Place has recently been certified gold.
On December 6, 2005 Sara released Feels Like Home through Cracker Barrel stores. The album consists of alternate versions of some of her most memorable songs. For example, there is an acoustic version of "No Place That Far," a live version of "Born To Fly," and several other versions of her most popular songs.
Put My Heart Down
Sara Evans Lyrics
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Thought we were figured out but it's so messy now
Your words they cut so deep and I think that you should leave
I'll have to live without what I can't live without
It already hurts
So before it gets worst just
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
Just like it was
A loaded gun
Put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
This kind of love
Is dangerous
So pack up all your things and just leave some air to breathe
A million toxic tears falling like rain 'round here
This is the final hour
The end of our story tonight
And I don't wanna fight
So put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
Just like it was
A loaded gun
Put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
This kind of love
Is dangerous
Oh, it already hurts
So before it gets worse
I know it ain't easy
But if you really loved me
Just put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away, yeah
Just put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
Just like it was
A loaded gun
Put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
This kind of love
Is dangerous
The lyrics to Sara Evans's song Put My Heart Down portray the pain and heartache experienced in the aftermath of a bitter fight between two lovers. The opening line, "I never pictured us ever fighting this much," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is saddened by the turn of events, having thought that their relationship was sorted out. However, the situation has become complicated and messy, and the words exchanged have cut deep. The singer realizes that the best course of action is for her partner to leave.
The lyrics continue with the singer asking her partner to pack all his things and to leave some air to breathe. She emphasizes that this is the final hour, and it's the end of their story. Despite the pain she feels, the singer acknowledges that this kind of love is dangerous, hence her decision to end it. The chorus "Put my heart down, put my heart down, and walk away" is a poignant plea for her partner to end the relationship before it gets worse.
The song articulates the common experience of a relationship gone wrong, where feelings of hurt and despair follow a bitter fight. It provides solace to those who have been through the same experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I never pictured us ever fighting this much
I did not expect us to argue as much as we do.
Thought we were figured out but it's so messy now
I believed we had resolved everything, but it has become confusing now.
Your words they cut so deep and I think that you should leave
Your remarks hurt me badly, and I believe you should depart.
I'll have to live without what I can't live without
I must cope without the things that I cannot survive without.
It already hurts
It is already painful.
So before it gets worst just
Therefore, before it becomes more severe, simply
Put my heart down, put my heart down
Set down my heart, let me go
And walk away
And leave from my life
Just like it was
Just like it would be
A loaded gun
A weaponry that is loaded and will harm me
This kind of love
Love that is not healthy
Is dangerous
Could be life-threatening
So pack up all your things and just leave some air to breathe
So, collect all your belongings and give me space to breathe.
A million toxic tears falling like rain 'round here
Numerous poisonous tears all over the place.
This is the final hour
This is the ending hour,
The end of our story tonight
The end of our story is tonight
And I don't wanna fight
I do not wish to argue
Oh, it already hurts
Oh, it already aches
I know it ain't easy
I understand that it is difficult because
But if you really loved me
However, if you genuinely loved me
Just put my heart down, put my heart down
Just put down my heart and let me go
And walk away, yeah
And depart from my life.
This kind of love
This type of love is
Is dangerous
a life-threatening situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELIZABETH HUETT, NATHAN CHAPMAN, ANDREW M DORFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vigilante
Good to hear your lovely voice Sara... love is often a difficult & risky venture.
Keep on singing, your songs mean a lot to us.
sometimes singing must come before love, as love comes and goes.
been there done that as far as love goes.
my thoughts opinions, freedom of speech.
USA
fan of Sara Evans. GIRL COUNTRY yessss.
lyw 2900
I never pictured us ever fighting this much
Thought we were figured out but it's so messy now
Your words they cut so deep and I think that you should leave
I'll have to live without what I can't live without
It already hurts
So before it gets worst just
Put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
Just like it was
A loaded gun
Put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
This kind of love
Is dangerous
So pack up all your things and just leave some air to breathe
A million toxic tears falling like rain 'round here
This is the final hour
The end of our story tonight
And I don't wanna fight
So put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
Just like it was
A loaded gun
Put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
This kind of love
Is dangerous
Oh, it already hurts
So before it gets worse
I know it ain't easy
But if you really loved me
Just put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away, yeah
Just put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
Just like it was
A loaded gun
Put my heart down, put my heart down
Put my heart down, put my heart down
And walk away
This kind of love
Is dangerous
Sacred Notes
Her songs are so inspirational and relatable! ❤
Rebecca Alig
The most mature, unselfish thing to do in a failing relationship is to let the other person go quickly. This song is well-written and relatable.
TactHuz
Indeed
Sara Evans
Rebecca Thanks for supporting my music and I hope you never stop being a fan.
Sarah Quesnel
I love your music. You are inspiring.
Keyonte Dollison
She is my top female country singer🎶🎶🎶🎶❤❤
T RAY
Loved her from her beginning. Always will. Gets better with age , in all ways. A true talent...
Jesse Sparks
I love Sara's voice. I've seen her perform four times and she definitely sounds better live.
xman870096
Sara will always be one of my favorites; ......I can feel her music.
Nicholas Pearson
Absolutely stunning new song from one of country-pop's greatest artists!