Story Behind The Song
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Song Description
A song to someone who is a very good friend, and my feelings have become stronger than friendship, but we can't be together for various reasons, and I had to walk away from the person because my feelings were too strong and being around them caused me pain because we could never be together.
| Song Length |
4:16 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Gracious |
Subject |
Attracted, Crush, Unrequited Love |
| Similar Artists |
Sheryl Crow, Shania Twain |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The Risk You Take
Verse 1
I couldn't sleep last night again
I was out of line for what I said
A few glasses of wine to drink
Loosened me up enough, to tell you how I feel
But I'm not apologizing
And you can't help that you're magnetizing
Chorus 1
The risk you take when your feelings get stronger
Than they're supposed to be when you're just friends
The risk you take when your heart starts beating faster
Every time you see them, and you want them in your arms so bad
Verse 2
You have a magic that surrounds you
That shines like the sunshine, your light is so warm
My affection kept on growing
My admiration started showing
I never knew your kiss
I'll never forget you Chris
Chorus 2
The risk you take when your feelings get stronger
Than they're supposed to be when you're just friends
The risk you take when a glance nearly knocks you over
But you can't be together for reasons out of your control
Bridge
The softness in your eyes, the sweetness in your smile, I can still hear you laugh
You always showed respect, I couldn't help myself, my feelings crossed over that line
Chorus 3
The risk you take when your feelings get stronger
Than they're supposed to be when you're just friends
The risk you take if you tell them how you feel for them
It's a deadend road, but sometimes feelings have a mind of their own
You know your best choice is to walk away,
Sometimes your pride is the price you pay
Chorus 4
The risk you take when your feelings get stronger
Than they're supposed to be when you're just friends
The risk you take if your heart aches for someone you can't have
Isn't always worth the pain, but it's always the risk you take.
Background vocals
Oh baby, you treated me kind
Could never tell you what that meant to me
Music and words written by Sherri Epperson Griffith
All instruments including guitars and drums played by
Sherri Epperson except pedal steel guitar
Copyright Sherri Epperson Griffith