George Strait, a name synonymous with country music, has graced the charts with countless hits throughout his illustrious career.
One such gem, “I’ve Come to Expect It from You,” showcases Strait’s signature blend of traditional country sound with heartfelt storytelling.
Released in 1998 as the lead single from his album “Something Like That,” the song quickly resonated with fans and critics alike, solidifying Strait’s position as a country music icon.
Background
“I’ve Come to Expect It from You” delves into the complexities of a troubled relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who has grown accustomed to his partner’s inconsistent behavior.
Strait’s emotive vocals convey a sense of resignation and weariness as he sings about the emotional rollercoaster he endures.
The song opens with a poignant verse: “I used to think the sun would always shine/But lately, I can’t seem to find the time/To believe in all the promises you make/I’ve come to expect it from you.”
These lines encapsulate the protagonist’s disillusionment and his realization that his partner’s words often ring hollow.
The chorus further explores the theme of disappointment: “You say you’ll change, but it never lasts/Just like the flowers that don’t come back fast/I’ve come to expect it from you.”
Strait’s delivery is both vulnerable and resolute, conveying the character’s underlying hope for change, even as he acknowledges the futility of his expectations.
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Lyrics
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So upsetNervous wreckI can’t believe you said goodbyeSit and smokeCry and jokeAbout these tears in my eyesHow could you do what you’ve gone and done to meI wouldn’t treat a dog the way you treated meBut that’s what I getI’ve come to expect it from youA million timesA million linesAnd I’ve bought ’em, every oneYou don’t careYou rip and tearEvery dream I’ve counted onI guess that I should thank my unlucky starsThat I’m alive and you’re the way you areBut that’s what I getI’ve come to expect it from youHow could you do what you’ve gone and done to meI wouldn’t treat a dog the way you treated meBut that’s what I getI’ve come to expect it from youI could raise hellBut what the hellIt wouldn’t do a bit a goodPack and leaveMy heart agreesIt seems to think that I shouldThere won’t be no more next time doing me wrongYou’ll come back this time to find out that I’m goneBut that’s what you getYou should expect that from meThat’s what I getI’ve come to expect it from you
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