Don't Look At Me In (That Tone of Voice)
Gene Watson · Love in the Hot Afternoon & Paper Rosie [2002]
(Ray Griff)
Won't you talk to me , my darlin'
Tell me what a fool I am
Dry your eyes, sweetheart
They're still a little moist.
I'm so sorry that I've cheated
Please forgive me if you can
Just don't look at me
In that tone of voice.
You refused me when I craved
A woman's soft carress
And my frame of mind was at
An all time low
I reached out for someone else
To fill my emptiness
But, I didn't find it there
So I came home alone.
Don't give me that silent treatment
Lose your temper, call me names
Tell me that you could have
Made a better choice
Run me down, I've got it comming
Say that I should be ashamed
Just don't look at me
In that tone of voice.
No, don't look at me
In that tone of voice...
Won't you talk to me , my darlin'
Tell me what a fool I am
Dry your eyes, sweetheart
They're still a little moist.
I'm so sorry that I've cheated
Please forgive me if you can
Just don't look at me
In that tone of voice.
You refused me when I craved
A woman's soft carress
And my frame of mind was at
An all time low
I reached out for someone else
To fill my emptiness
But, I didn't find it there
So I came home alone.
Don't give me that silent treatment
Lose your temper, call me names
Tell me that you could have
Made a better choice
Run me down, I've got it comming
Say that I should be ashamed
Just don't look at me
In that tone of voice.
No, don't look at me
In that tone of voice...
Don't Look At Me In (That Tone of Voice)
Gene Watson delivers a quintessential country ballad on the 2002 album Love in the Hot Afternoon & Paper Rosie. The track explores themes of emotional vulnerability and the pain of miscommunication within a relationship. With Watson's signature vocal delivery, the song captures the frustration of being misunderstood by a partner, a sentiment that resonates deeply within the genre. Released during a period where Watson solidified his status as a leading figure in modern country music, the recording exemplifies the storytelling traditions of the era. It stands as a poignant example of his ability to craft narratives that highlight the complexities of love and disappointment.