There Ain't No Future in This

Reba McEntire · The Best Of Reba McEntire [1985]

Honey I know you tried

When you loved me tonight

But the memory slipped from your lips

So if she's on your mind

That much of the time

There ain't no future in this

There was somebody who

Took a whole lot of you

And I guess you're not over it yet

If I'm just

Standing in for a memory then

There ain't no future in this

Cause mine are the arms that hold you

Hers are the arms you miss

So if she's still the one

When it's all said and done

There ain't no future in this

So if she's still the one

When it's all said and done

There ain't no future in this

There Ain't No Future in This

Reba McEntire delivers a raw and emotive country ballad in 'There Ain't No Future in This,' a track that highlights her signature ability to convey deep personal sorrow. Recorded for her 1985 compilation, the song reflects the genre's tradition of storytelling through vocal performance, focusing on themes of heartbreak and resignation. McEntire's powerful delivery anchors the recording, showcasing her status as a leading figure in country music during the mid-1980s. The composition serves as a poignant example of her discography's capacity to explore complex emotional landscapes without relying on dramatic production, relying instead on the authenticity of her vocal technique and lyrical narrative.