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"It Only Hurts When I Cry" is a song co-written by American country music artists Dwight Yoakam and Roger Miller, and recorded by Yoakam. It was released in December 1991 as the fourth single from his album If There Was a Way. It peaked at #7 in the United States, and at #4 in Canada. This song was one of the last ones written by Miller before his 1992 death. The chorus section's melody may have been inspired by Wynn Stewart's "That's the Only Way to Cry," a 1967 country chart hit written by Stewart and Cliff Massey. The song was covered by Raul Malo on his 2007 album After Hours.more »
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The only time I feel the painIs in the sunshine or the rainAnd I don't feel no hurt at allUnless you count when teardrops fallI tell the truth 'cept when I lieAnd it only hurts me when I cryYou couldn't tell it by this smileBut my recovery took a whileI worked for days and nights on endJust to walk and talk againYou can't believe the time it takesTo heal a heart once it breaksThe only time I feel the painIs in the sunshine or the rainAnd I don't feel no hurt at allUnless you count when teardrops fallI tell the truth 'cept when I lieAnd it only hurts me when I cryOh maybe every now and thenI have a small heartache againYou wouldn't know to look at meThere's tiny scars that you can't seeIt was a struggle to surviveI'm probably lucky I'm aliveThe only time I feel the painIs in the sunshine or the rainAnd I don't feel no hurt at allUnless you count when teardrops fallI tell the truth 'cept when I lieAnd it only hurts me when I cryI tell the truth 'cept when I lieAnd it only hurts me when I cry
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Dwight Yoakam
Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, actor and film director, most famous for his pioneering country music. Popular since the early 1980s, he has recorded more than twenty-one albums and compilations, charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 25 million records. more »
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Written by: DWIGHT YOAKAM, ROGER MILLER
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"It Only Hurts When I Cry" is a song by Dwight Yoakam, a successful American country music singer-songwriter. Yoakam has recorded more than twenty albums and compilations and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. |
Song Release Facts"It Only Hurts When I Cry" was released on October 31, 1990, as the fourth single from the album "If There Was a Way." |
Chart PerformanceThe song became a Top 10 hit on the country charts in the United States and Canada. It peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 5 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks. |
Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of country music, specifically neo-traditional country - a genre that houses modern music that stays closely connected to its traditional country roots. |
Music Video FeaturesAn official music video was released for "It Only Hurts When I Cry," and it was directed by fellow country music artist and actor, Billy Bob Thornton. |
Lyrics and MeaningThe song lyrics describe a man's response to a heartbreak. The title suggests that the narrator is fine unless he thinks of his lost love, implying it 'only hurts when he cries.' |
Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Dwight Yoakam and his producing partner, guitarist Pete Anderson. |
Critical ResponseAlthough it did not reach number one, the song was praised by critics for its traditional country sound and for Yoakam's unique vocal style, which often draws comparisons to country music legend Buck Owens. |
Album Contribution"It Only Hurts When I Cry" contributed to the success of the album "If There Was a Way," which earned a platinum certification in the United States for sales of over one million copies. |
Live PerformancesThe song has remained a staple in Dwight Yoakam's live performances over the years, often drawing strong audience reactions. |
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