The Heart That You Own

Dwight Yoakam

About The Heart That You Own

"The Heart That You Own" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam. It was released in April 1992 as the fifth single from his album If There Was a Way. This song peaked at number 18 in the United States and at number 13 in Canada.


Year:
1990
3:11
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I pay rent on a run-down place
There ain't no view but there's lots of space
In my heart
The heart that you own
I pay the rent
Pay it right on time
Baby I pay you every single dime
For my heart
The heart that you own

Used to be I could love here for free
Way back before you bought the property
Now I pay daily on what once was mine
Lord I probably owe you
For the tears that I cry

'Cause I pay rent on a run-down place
There ain't no view but there's lots of space
In my heart
The heart that you own

I struggle each night to find a new way
To pay what I owe
Just so I can stay
I ain't overdue
So you can't throw me out
I've loved here for years
Don't know where I'd go now

'Cause I pay rent on a run-down place
There ain't no view but there's lots of space
In my heart
The heart that you own
In my heart, the heart that you own

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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

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11 facts about this song

Song Identification
"The Heart That You Own" is a song by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam.
Album Details
The song is part of Yoakam's fifth studio album, "If There Was a Way," which was released in 1990.
Chart Performances
"The Heart That You Own" managed to peak at the 18th spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Songwriter
Dwight Yoakam himself is the songwriter for "The Heart That You Own".
Genre Classification
The song is typically classified as country music, featuring Yoakam's characteristic blend of honky-tonk and bluegrass influences.
Musical Style
The song showcases Yoakam's distinctive Bakersfield sound, a style of country music that originated in and around Bakersfield, California.
Song Content
"The Heart That You Own" tells the tale of a man lamenting that he doesn't own the heart of a woman he is in love with.
Critical Response
Critics generally praised the song for its emotive lyrics, Yoakam's emotive vocal performance, and its traditional country arrangement.
Iconic Tracks
The song remains one of Yoakam's iconic tracks and a fan-favorite at his live performances.
Video Artistry
The music video for "The Heart That You Own" is known for its simplicity and ability to bring out the essence of the lyrics, primarily featuring Yoakam performing in a dimly lit setting.
Continuing Popularity
Despite being more than three decades old, "The Heart That You Own" continues to be popular and is widely available on digital platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

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