Lovin' You Against My Will Explained

Lovin' You Against My Will
Type:single
Artist:Gary Allan
Album:Smoke Rings in the Dark
B-Side:I'm the One
Released:April 1, 2000
Recorded:1999
Genre:Country
Length:3:58
Label:MCA Nashville
Producer:Tony Brown
Mark Wright
Byron Hill
Prev Title:Smoke Rings in the Dark
Prev Year:1999
Next Title:Right Where I Need to Be
Next Year:2000

"Lovin' You Against My Will" is a song written by Jamie O'Hara and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in April 2000 as the second single from Allan's 1999 album Smoke Rings in the Dark. The song reached number 34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[1]

Content

The song is about a man's emotions and lack of willpower when dealing with infidelity.[2]

Critical reception

An uncredited review in Billboard was favorable, praising the electric guitar and a string section, while comparing the song's sound to a mix of Johnny Rivers and Bruce Springsteen.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Hot Country Songs: 1944-2012, Eighth edition. Joel Whitburn . Record Research . 2013 . 19.
  2. Reviews . Billboard . 23 . April 1, 2000.