Story Behind The Song
Inspired by ill-fated lovers in the the movie, "The Horse Whisperer," Sherrie Davis and Tangela Murray researched hundreds of other love stories particularly with Shakespeare to capture the poignant, twisted lover's struggle of trying to walk away from a powerful love attraction that was not meant to be. Look for a R&B version in the future.
Song Description
Jeff Gilmore is a Canadian artist with rich baritones and a down-to-earth Randy Travis-style of deep emotional restraint effectively delivering his heart on a caged platter of "I Shouldn't Love You's". Thought-provoking lyrics by songwriters, Sherrie Davis and Tangela Murray tell a love story tense with desire, pain, and wishfullness of a better hand dealt by an unkind Fate that brought together and broke up two unlikely lovers. Peter Nelson composes a soulful melody arranged with perfect harmonies and an outstanding & memorable signature chorus.
| Song Length |
4:34 |
Genre |
Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Similar Artists |
Clint Black, Tim Mcgraw |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I Shouldn’t Love You
© 2001 Davis, Murray, Nelson
Vocals, Jeff Gilmore
I saw you yesterday
But walked away without a word
You turned and called my name
And even though I had heard
I couldn’t look you in the eye
Afraid that you’d break down and cry
It’s inconceivable
That lovin’ you could be a sin
Now I know where the heart goes
When a fool like me rushes in
But what kind of fool am I
To turn away and let you cry?
(Chorus)
Oh, if fate were kind
We’d find a way to make this right
If fate had us in mind
We’d be together for all time
You’re just a dream that won’t come true
I shouldn’t love you
I shouldn’t love you, but I do
Well, I can’t wear your ring
Cause we both know what it comes to
And it’s hardest thing in this life
I’ll ever go through
To pretend that my love has died
And just find some place to hide
Oh, if fate were kind
We’d find a way to make this right
If fate had us in mind
We’d be together for all time
You’re just a dream that won’t come true
I shouldn’t love you
I shouldn’t love you
Repeat chorus
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