Description
Following
the successful release of "A Moment Like This", Clarkson's
full-length debut album Thankful was released in North America by RCA Records
on April 15, 2003.It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Eventually, the album was certified double platinum by the RIAA for sales of
two million copies on December 8, 2003[ and platinum by the CRIA for sales of
100,000 copies on February 10, 2004. Reviews for the album were generally
favorable. However, several critics noted that her early achievement was
established due to her performances on American Idol. Allmusic critic Stephen
Thomas Erlewine praised the album for its vocal ability: "throughout this
record, [Clarkson] makes it seem effortless and charming. She can croon, she
can belt out a song, she can be sexy and sassy while still being graceful and
as wholesome as the girl next door".Rachel Kipp of JS Online criticized
Clarkson for not having the same personality on Thankful that she had on
American Idol, and wrote: "on American Idol, Clarkson showcased a great
voice and an endearing, 'aw-shucks' personality. That personality is missing on
Thankful, and there lies the album's greatest fault". Kipp blamed the
producers behind the album for not allowing Clarkson to be herself
Kelly Clarkson - Behind these hazel eyes
Seems like just yesterday
You were a part of me
I used to stand so tall
I used to be so strong
Your arms around me tight
Everything, it felt so right
Unbreakable, like nothin' could go wrong
Now I can't breathe
No, I can't sleep
I'm barely hanging on
Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
I told you everything
Opened up and let you in
You made me feel alright
For once in my life
Now all that's left of me
Is what I pretend to be
So together, but so broken up inside
'Cause I can't breathe
No, I can't sleep
I'm barely hangin' on
Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Swallow me then spit me out
For hating you, I blame myself
Seeing you it kills me now
No, I don't cry on the outside
Anymore...
Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
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