Believe Me Baby (I Lied)
Encyclopedia
"Believe Me Baby" is a 1996 single released by American
country
artist Trisha Yearwood
. It was Yearwood's fourth #1 hit out of the five #1 hits during the course of her career.
The song was written by Kim Richey
, Angelo, and Larry Gottlieb
and was the first single off of her album, Everybody Knows. The song was a #1 country hit for Yearwood and the title track of the album reached the Top 5 later in 1997. The song was done in a Adult Contemporary-like style according to Allmusic.com.
Video bio, some of the clothing Yearwood wore in the video was raided from the closet of her then-husband Robert Reynolds
. The video aired on CMT
later that year.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Trisha Yearwood
Trisha Yearwood
Patricia Lynn Yearwood, professionally known as Trisha Yearwood , is an American country music artist. She is best known for her ballads about vulnerable young women from a female perspective that have been described by some music critics as "strong" and "confident."Trisha Yearwood signed with MCA...
. It was Yearwood's fourth #1 hit out of the five #1 hits during the course of her career.
Content
The song depicts a woman who is apologizing to her lover after saying she wanted him out of her life. She realized it had really been her "wounde pride" telling the lover to leave.The song was written by Kim Richey
Kim Richey
Kimberly Kay "Kim" Richey is an American singer/songwriter. Though her work fits into the general country music category, her sound is not easily categorized. Her songs have been hits on both the country and pop charts...
, Angelo, and Larry Gottlieb
Larry Gottlieb
Lawrence Bennett "Larry" Gottlieb is an American songwriter. Though he is mainly a country music songwriter, he has also written songs for various other music genres....
and was the first single off of her album, Everybody Knows. The song was a #1 country hit for Yearwood and the title track of the album reached the Top 5 later in 1997. The song was done in a Adult Contemporary-like style according to Allmusic.com.
Music video
A music video was also made after the song's release, showcasing Yearwood and friends in retro outfits, vintage glasses and vivid colors and backdrops. As revealed in an interview on CMT'sCountry Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
Video bio, some of the clothing Yearwood wore in the video was raided from the closet of her then-husband Robert Reynolds
The Mavericks
The Mavericks is a country music band founded in 1989 in Miami, Florida, United States. Between 1991 and 2003 they recorded six studio albums, in addition to charting 14 singles on the Billboard country charts...
. The video aired on CMT
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
later that year.
Chart performance
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 1 |
| RPM Canadian Country Singles | 1 |