Introdution
This countrypolitan ballad isn’t just a song—it’s a confession carved out of hard nights and harder lessons. It tells the story of a man who’s been bruised by life enough times to recognize a lie before it even finishes forming. Written by Bob McDill and Dickey Lee, and released in 1978 as the second single from Conway Twitty’s album of the same name, the song feels like a veteran’s warning to the naïve heart.
It opens in a dimly lit room, heavy with silence and truth. The woman beside him isn’t in love—he knows it instantly. But there’s no panic, no pleading. Experience has already whispered the ending to him. He’s been here before. Too many times. And that’s exactly why he knows she isn’t the one.
As the song unfolds, the narrator lays out the emotional scars that taught him how love really works. He’s learned that romance isn’t always gentle, that hope can lie to you, and that the most dangerous deception is the one you tell yourself. Every line feels like a memory pulled from a long road of almosts and goodbyes.
Then comes the chorus—sharp, unflinching, and brutally honest:
“I’ve been around enough to know
When somebody’s trying to fool me
And I’ve been around enough to know
When somebody’s trying to lead me on.”
It’s not bitterness talking—it’s clarity. This is a man who refuses to beg for half-love or pretend that loneliness is worse than self-respect. He’d rather walk away than stay where his heart isn’t wanted.
“I’ve Been Around Enough to Know” endures because it’s more than a heartbreak song—it’s a declaration of emotional survival. Yes, he’s been hurt. Yes, he’s stumbled. But those wounds became wisdom. And now, he’s not looking for just anyone—he’s waiting for something real.
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