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Clarkson wrote this song in 2005 about an ex-boyfriend. The lyrics are quite hateful toward him and the girl he is seeing, as Clarkson calls her a "trophy wife" and hoping her finger turns green from the ring. Although his new girlfriend is naive enough to trust him, she's lost her trust in him completely. (thanks, Amber - mocksville, NC)
In an interview with MTV News, Kelly Clarkson said, "I had somebody at my label say they didn't like it because it was too Pat Benatar. I was like, 'Now I really like it! I love her, and what's wrong with you?'" (thanks, Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England)
David Kahne produced this track. He also worked on Paul McCartney's 2007 album Memory Almost Full. (thanks, Bertrand - Paris, France)
Though this song tells of a relationship gone sour, the subject matter is not necessarily what the listener may think. Clarkson explained on her record label's website: "It's not really a boyfriend-girlfriend thing. It's more about trusting and putting your faith in someone and getting let down."
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Comments:
omg i luv the video too! just her eyeliner is a lil messed up lol. its so catchy amazing song!!
- Steph
, Commack, NY
Kelly Clarkson has a way of blending rock with pop lyrics, which has lead me to become a fan of her music. This song sounds like a really big slap in the face at her ex-boyfriend, and it hits at him just hard enough; not like the over-kill in her single "Since U Been Gone". I really think this song should have appeared on the radio stations more.
- Landon
, Winchester, OH
I really really love her and i think she deserves everything she's earned!!!!
- Amanda
, Evergreen, CO
I feel like this song, and this album in general, is Kelly's Alanis Morissette moment, albeit slightly more mainstream. It's deeper, harsher, and infinitely more emotional.
- Meaghan
, Spring City, PA
Man I love this song. The video is awesome and the singing is great.
- DJ
, Winchester, VA