Should've Known Better
Should've Known Better

Richard Marx - Should've Known Better Lyrics

Adult Contemporary
Nov 4, 1997
181
Should've Known Better Music Video

Should've Known Better Lyrics

Another sleepless night I can't explain
Somebody said they heard me call your name
The radio won't let you leave my mind
I know it's over but I don't know why

Should've known better
Than to fall in love with you
Now love is just a faded memory
Should've known better
Now I'm a prisoner to this pain
And my heart still aches for you

There was no risk that I wouldn't take
And not a promise that I didn't make
All I asked was that you just hold on
And now I'm wondering what I did wrong

Should've known better
Than to fall in love with you
Now love is just a faded memory
Should've known better
Now I'm a prisoner to this pain
And my heart still aches for you

I gave you all of my body and soul
Never believing we might lose control
I took my hands off the wheel

I can't remember if the lies were true
It's been a million years since I touched you
I thought time might help me win this game
But being away from you is slowly driving me insane

Should've known better
Than to fall in love with you
Now love is just a faded memory
Should've known better
Now I'm a prisoner to this pain
And my heart still aches for you

Writer(s): Richard Marx
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Word Collections Publishing
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'Should've Known Better' by Richard Marx released?

    'Should've Known Better' was released in September 1987 as the second single from Richard Marx's debut solo album.

  2. Who directed the music video for 'Should've Known Better'?

    The music video for 'Should've Known Better' was directed by Dominic Sena.

  3. What was the highest position 'Should've Known Better' reached on the Billboard Hot 100?

    'Should've Known Better' entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 64 and peaked at number 3, making it one of Richard Marx's early successes.

  4. What is the song 'Should've Known Better' about?

    'Should've Known Better' is about the lingering pain and regret of falling in love with an ex-lover who caused emotional torment. The speaker expresses the struggle of moving on and the realization that they should have known better than to fall in love.

  5. How did 'Should've Known Better' perform on international charts?

    'Should've Known Better' reached number 50 in the United Kingdom and also had notable success on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at number 20.

  6. Did 'Should've Known Better' achieve any record-breaking success?

    Richard Marx became the first solo artist in recording history to reach the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 with four singles from a debut album, including 'Should've Known Better.'

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