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Trisha Yearwood Lyrics


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(Paul Brady/Carole King)

Baby, I know something's wrong
'Cause I'm watching the things I say
And it's been this way for too long to be mistaken
I promise myself I won't hide
I'll face what the future brings
Then I let you walk on my pride
And I run from the truth inside
'Cause baby, baby

I don't want to be the one
To say the words "it's over"
Once you let it out, it's done
There's no turning back
I don't want to let you go
Even though my heart cries
There's nowhere left to run
I don't want to be the one
I don't want to be the one

Sometimes a moment in time
Can speak like a thousand words
And love that I thought was mine is nowhere
My head says I must be blind
But my heart is afraid to see
Maybe I'd rather be blind
I don't want to leave this love behind
Baby, baby

I don't want to be the one
To say the words "it's over"
Once you let it out, it's done
There's no turning back
I don't want to let you go
Even though my heart cries
There's nowhere left to run
After all we've done
I don't want to be the one
I don't want to be the one

Baby, I don't want to lose your love
I don't want to be the one
I'm goin' crazy
I don't want to be the one
I don't want to be the one




No, I don't want to be the one
I don't want to be the one

Overall Meaning

In Trisha Yearwood's song "I Don't Want to Be the One," the lyrics convey the struggle of a person who knows a relationship is not working, yet is afraid to face it and end things. The persona admits that something is wrong in the relationship and has been for too long. They have been holding back their feelings, and as a result, they are running from the truth inside. Despite the warning signs, the persona is not ready to let go of the love they have for their partner. They are apprehensive about saying the words "it's over" because they know that once it is out, there is no turning back. The persona acknowledges that leaving the relationship behind will be difficult, and they do not want to be the one to make that call.


In the second verse, the persona explains that sometimes a moment in time can reveal everything that words have not. They realize that the love they thought was theirs is nowhere to be found. However, the persona's heart is still hesitant to accept it, as it is afraid of losing the love they have. They do not want to let go of everything that they shared with their partner, and the thought of moving on is daunting. In the end, the persona expresses the fear of losing their love, and they do not want to be the one who ends the relationship, causing them to go crazy.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I know something's wrong
The singer acknowledges there is a problem in the relationship


'Cause I'm watching the things I say
The singer is being cautious with their words


And it's been this way for too long to be mistaken
The singer has noticed the issue has persisted for a while


I promise myself I won't hide
The artist pledges to be honest about their feelings


I'll face what the future brings
The artist is determined to confront the challenges ahead


Then I let you walk on my pride
The singer admits allowing their partner to disrespect them


And I run from the truth inside
The singer avoids the painful reality of their situation


I don't want to be the one
The artist doesn't want to be the person to end the relationship


To say the words 'it's over'
The artist doesn't want to be the one to say the relationship is over


Once you let it out, it's done
The artist acknowledges that once the words are spoken, the relationship is over


There's no turning back
The singer regrets the finality of ending the relationship


I don't want to let you go
The artist doesn't want to say goodbye to their partner


Even though my heart cries
The singer is heartbroken over the situation


There's nowhere left to run
The singer realizes there is no escape from the harsh truth


After all we've done
The singer is conscious of the efforts they've invested in the relationship


Sometimes a moment in time
The artist reflects on a past moment that had great significance to them


Can speak like a thousand words
The memory of that moment is still powerful even without words


And love that I thought was mine is nowhere
The singer realizes that the love they once had is now absent


My head says I must be blind
The singer's mind tells them they should see the truth


But my heart is afraid to see
The artist is scared to acknowledge the reality of their situation


Maybe I'd rather be blind
The artist finds it easier to deny the truth


I don't want to leave this love behind
The artist is reluctant to let go of their love


Baby, I don't want to lose your love
The singer doesn't want to lose their partner's love


I'm goin' crazy
The artist is slowly losing their sanity over the situation




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Comments from YouTube:

@NourNZ

Hi Steve, Trisha Yearwood another great voccalist i really love her songs. when i was singing she was one of my favorites. Songs with meaning and beautiful lyrics. I do hope you are enjoying your weekend, Thank you. I am as ever grateful for another of your choices. Noor-:)

@cbfall

Cool!! Thanks for posting this song!! One of my faves from Trisha's "Where Your Road Leads" CD.

@26sherrybaby

•*ღ♪•¸.•*•*ღ♪ beautiful!!!

@PhivePhivoSteve

@cbfall - Thank YOU, it was a pleasure.

@PhivePhivoSteve

@NourNZ - I so agree Noor, this is a class song with a class singer. I would have many more choices but most of the tracks I have are already on You Tube and don't see much point in duplication unless it improves on the upload already there. Best wishes, Steve :-)

@PhivePhivoSteve

@OutOfThisWorld1013 - Indeed it is, class songwriters and singer. Many thanks for your comment and most kind subscription. Best wishes, Steve

@PhivePhivoSteve

@26sherrybaby - Appreciated Sherry :-)

@diway18

Please upload
LOVE WOULDN'T LIE TO ME....
Thanks...

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