About the song
Johnny Cash’s rendition of “She Used To Love Me A Lot” is a poignant reflection on love lost and the passage of time, delivered with his signature gravitas and emotional depth. The song was penned by Charles Quillen, Dennis Morgan, and Kye Fleming, and was originally released in 1984 as part of Cash’s album “Out Among the Stars.”
“Out Among the Stars” marked a return to form for Cash during a period when his career was experiencing a resurgence. The album itself achieved moderate success, reaching the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in the mid-1980s. “She Used To Love Me A Lot,” although not one of Cash’s biggest commercial hits, resonated deeply with fans and critics alike for its heartfelt lyrics and Cash’s evocative delivery.
The song explores themes of regret and nostalgia as Cash sings about a lost love and reflects on how things have changed over time. His powerful baritone voice lends a sense of longing and introspection to the narrative, drawing listeners into the emotional landscape of the song.
Throughout his career, Johnny Cash was renowned for his ability to convey raw emotion and storytelling prowess through his music, and “She Used To Love Me A Lot” is no exception. Despite its initial reception, the song has garnered appreciation over the years for its timeless appeal and heartfelt lyrics that speak to the universal experience of love and loss.
For listeners who appreciate country music that delves into human emotions and life’s complexities, Johnny Cash’s rendition of “She Used To Love Me A Lot” remains a poignant reminder of his enduring legacy as a masterful storyteller and musician.
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Lyrics
I saw her through the window today
She was sittin’ in the Silver Spoon café
I started to keep going
But something made me stop
She used to love me a lot
She looked lonely and I knew the cure
Old memories would win her heart for sure
I thought I’d walk on in
And I give it my best shot
She used to love me a lot
I sat down beside her and she smiled
She said where have you been it’s been a while
She was glad to see me
I could almost read her thoughts
She used to love me a lot
She used to love me with a love that wouldn’t die
Looking at her now I can’t believe I said goodbye
It would only take a minute to turn back the clock
She used to love me a lot
I remember how good it was back then
And I said it’s not too late to start again
We could spend a night together
Take up where we left off
She used to love me a lot
But I panicked as she turned to walk away
As she went out the door I heard her say
Yes, I’m in need of something
But it’s something you ain’t got
But I used to love you a lot
I thought she loved me with a love that wouldn’t die
Looking at her now I can’t believe she said goodbye
She just left me standing there, I’ve never been so shocked
She used to love me a lot
She used to love me a lot
She used to love me a lot
She used to love me a lot
She used to love me a lot