Lovin' You Against My Will

"Lovin' You Against My Will" is a song written by Jamie O'Hara and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in April 2000 as the second single from Allan's 1999 album Smoke Rings in the Dark. The song reached number 34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[1]

"Lovin' You Against My Will"
Single by Gary Allan
from the album Smoke Rings in the Dark
B-side"I'm the One"
ReleasedApril 1, 2000
Recorded1999
GenreCountry
Length3:58
LabelMCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)Jamie O'Hara
Producer(s)Tony Brown
Mark Wright
Byron Hill
Gary Allan singles chronology
"Smoke Rings in the Dark"
(1999)
"Lovin' You Against My Will"
(2000)
"Right Where I Need to Be"
(2000)

Content

The song is about a man's emotions and lack of willpower when dealing with infidelity.[2]

Critical reception

An uncredited review in Billboard was favorable, praising the electric guitar and a string section, while comparing the song's sound to a mix of Johnny Rivers and Bruce Springsteen.[2]

Chart performance

Chart (2000) Peak
position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] 34

References

  1. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Hot Country Songs: 1944-2012, Eighth edition. Record Research. p. 19.
  2. "Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. April 1, 2000. p. 23.
  3. "Gary Allan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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