Lynne's first recording for Epic was a duet with George Jones, "If I Could Bottle This Up", which became a top-50 hit in 1988. In 2000 she won a Grammy award for "Best New Artist", despite the fact that she had been recording and releasing records for more than ten years
With Tears, Lies, and Alibis the follow-up to 2008's Just A Little Lovin' and the first release on her own label, Everso Records, Shelby Lynne affirms her position as a visionary, iconoclastic artist who deftly weaves country, soul, rock, blues, pop and folk influences to forge her own unique style. Like Identity Crisis (2003) and Suit Yourself (2005), this sparse, unguarded collection was produced by Lynne, who evokes a live-in-the-studio vibe from a stellar group of musicians. Born in Quantico, VA, she grew up in Jackson, AL and headed to Nashville at an early age. At 18, Lynne s demos landed her an appearance on TNN s Nashville Now series, which led to a Top 50 duet ( "If I Could Bottle This Up" ) with George Jones and a record deal. Following the release of the critically acclaimed I Am Shelby Lynne in 2000, she won the GRAMMY® for Best New Artist. She made her acting debut in 2005, playing Johnny Cash's mother in the Fox Searchlight motion picture Walk the Line.
You Don't Have A Heart
Shelby Lynne Lyrics
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I remember when you told me you'd never say mean things like that.
Thought you had your love in tact but I was wrong thinking things like that
Might be time to reconsider what my plans have been.
Cause when the girls walked by I could see that you never really wanted to be with me
Out the corner of your eye you were saying hi you're never satisfied.
You don't have a heart.
You don't have a soul.
You don't see things clear and baby I'm too old
To teach you about love
Or get down on my knees
I wish you the best but it's time for me to leave
No, You don't have a heart.
Oh I used to think that you had it all you said the words and I'd start to crawl
What a fool believes is the everything.
Oh I must have had a head made out of wood wasn't thinking with my brain like I know I should.
My heart led the way but I'm not ashamed.
Cause when a woman's blind to all the heartaches she never knows the price she's gonna have to pay
You stole my heart and took my pride but I'll survive and come out on the other side.
Chorus
Oh we all reap what we all sow your times coming you don't even know.
It's worth the wait to watch you burn
I'm front row center as the tables turn.
Chorus
In "You Don't Have A Heart," Shelby Lynne narrates a story of a woman who has been hurt by a man she thought had everything. She is taken aback by the hurtful words he has said to her and remembers when he promised never to say mean things. The man's wandering eye also makes her wonder if he ever truly wanted to be with her in the first place. She concludes that he doesn't have a heart, a soul, or the ability to see things clearly. The woman decides to move on from the situation, no matter how painful it may be.
Through her lyrics, Shelby Lynne delves into the theme of heartbreak and disillusionment. The singer's journey represents the emotions many women experience after a relationship turns sour. The song highlights the importance of self-reflection and courage to walk away from situations that no longer serve us. The song's catchy beat and melody further enhance its significance, making it one of Shelby Lynne's most profound works.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't believe the words you said your voice keeps hitting me in the head
I am shocked by the hurtful things you said to me and they keep replaying in my mind, causing me more pain.
I remember when you told me you'd never say mean things like that.
You once promised me that you would never speak to me like that, but you have broken that promise.
Thought you had your love in tact but I was wrong thinking things like that
I believed that you loved me and had our relationship under control, but it turns out that I was wrong to think that way.
Might be time to reconsider what my plans have been.
Given the way you have treated me, I need to reevaluate my plans and decide how to move forward without you.
Cause when the girls walked by I could see that you never really wanted to be with me
I noticed that when other women walked by, you showed more interest in them than you did in being with me.
Out the corner of your eye you were saying hi you're never satisfied.
You were always looking around, never fully content with what you had, and that included me.
You don't have a heart.
You lack empathy and the capacity for genuine love.
You don't have a soul.
You are empty inside and do not possess any real depth of character or spirit.
You don't see things clear and baby I'm too old
You are unable to perceive things clearly and I no longer have time to teach you or wait for you to change.
To teach you about love
It is not my responsibility to educate you on how to love someone.
Or get down on my knees
I will not beg you to change or stay with me.
I wish you the best but it's time for me to leave
I sincerely hope that you will find happiness, but I must move on from this toxic relationship.
Oh I used to think that you had it all you said the words and I'd start to crawl
I used to believe that you were everything I wanted and needed, and I would do anything to please you.
What a fool believes is the everything.
I was foolish to place so much trust and love in someone who did not deserve it.
Oh I must have had a head made out of wood wasn't thinking with my brain like I know I should.
I was not using my better judgement and allowed my heart to lead me instead of my mind.
My heart led the way but I'm not ashamed.
Although my heart caused me to make some bad decisions, I will not be ashamed of my emotions and my capacity to love.
Cause when a woman's blind to all the heartaches she never knows the price she's gonna have to pay
When a woman ignores the warning signs of a bad relationship and continues to stay in it, she does not realize the ultimate cost she will have to bear.
You stole my heart and took my pride but I'll survive and come out on the other side.
You broke my heart and made me feel worthless, but I will overcome this and emerge stronger than before.
Oh we all reap what we all sow your times coming you don't even know.
We must all face the consequences of our actions, and your reckoning is coming even though you are not aware of it yet.
It's worth the wait to watch you burn
I will take pleasure in watching you face the consequences of your actions, even if it takes time for it to happen.
I'm front row center as the tables turn.
I will be there to witness your downfall and see justice served.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GIUSEPPE (PINO) DONAGGIO, SIMON NAPIER-BELL, VICKI WICKHAM, VITO PALLAVACINI
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