A Place I'll Never Be
The track opens with twangy electric guitar riffs and a tight rhythm section blending outlaw country and southern rock. Warm organ and gospel-tinged piano enter on the verses, soon joined by soulful male harmonies in the chorus. Slide guitar and handclaps enrich the bridge, leading into a powerful, choir-backed gospel outro.
A Place I'll Never Be
The track opens with twangy electric guitar riffs and a tight rhythm section blending outlaw country and southern rock. Warm organ and gospel-tinged piano enter on the verses, soon joined by soulful male harmonies in the chorus. Slide guitar and handclaps enrich the bridge, leading into a powerful, choir-backed gospel outro.
Lyrics
Lyrics by Steven R. Drennon, ©️ 1990 - 2025
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Instrumental Intro
Verse 1
You’ve always been a good friend, girl.
You’ve always been the best.
Whenever you’re within my world,
I just forget the rest.
Verse 2
And anytime you need someone
To tell your troubles to,
I’ve got the shoulder you cry on.
I’m always there for you.
Chorus
I know somewhere within your heart
There’s a tiny place for me,
But lying there within your arms
Is a place I’ll never be.
Verse 3
We can’t get past this thing we share,
This friendship from the past,
And when you look for one who cares,
It’s me you look to last.
Verse 4
We’ve known each other much too long
For me to tell you lies.
I’m letting you string me along,
So don’t apologize.
Chorus
Each time somebody breaks your heart,
You always turn to me,
But lying there within your arms
Is a place I’ll never be.
Instrumental Interlude
Chorus
I know somewhere within your heart
There’s a tiny place for me,
But lying there within your arms
Is a place I’ll never be.
Lying there within your arms
Is a place I’ll never be.
Instrumental Outro