Reba McEntire - How Was I To Know Lyrics






My world revolved around you
Every word was a promise I was hangin' on
Swept up inside a whirlwind
I just couldn't see the end till you were gone
I thought I would fall apart
With shattered dreams and a broken heart
Scramblin' in the dark

How was I to know
That I'd be O.K.
Thought I'd lose it all when you walked away
How was I to know
I would be this strong
I had what it takes all along
How was I to know

What I was so afraid of
Turned out to be my freedom in disguise
Now I know what I'm made of
Guess it just took some time to realize
I was blind I couldn't tell
Put too much faith in someone else
Gave up on myself

How was I to know
That I'd be O.K.
Thought I'd lose it all when you walked away
How was I to know
I would be this strong
I had what it takes all along
How was I to know

How was I to know
That I'd be O.K.
Thought I'd lose it all when you walked away
How was I to know
I would be this strong
I had what it takes all along
How was I to know
How was I to know





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  1. D.... C....

    supposed to be about a breakup with a boyfriend/girlfriend but instead reminds me of my dad leaving


    and i turned i fine without you so there, have fun with ur new replacement kids.

  2. K.... W....

    I really think of my ex with this song. He is a narcissist.

  3. L.... D....

    God puts everybody together for a reason to teach us to be stronger and teach us so when someone dies in the family or etc well be stronger to face it together it made be a hard road ahead for most of us including me but we'll always get stronger to face another day stay strong my friends it will be ok it'll wOrk out in the end.

  4. N.... N....

    I have to listen to this song everyday and have for years now. When we give our all into a relationship that turns out bad, we need to be reminded how strong we are. Time is our best friend and Gods timing. We our all strong and beautiful. We just have to stay busy and focused

  5. M.... F....

    Hands down i love reba.. She has been my #1 for as long as i can rember.. About two get a divorce after 10 yrs.. She always has a song for me and will always and forever be my favorite across all genres.

  6. D.... M....

    My ex. Thought he broke me . But I found my self. It was a valuable lesson

  7. N.... N....

    I was in a abusive relationship and was so scared the day he left. I didnt know life without him. 3 years later I found myself with this song. I was so much stronger then I ever knew.

  8. s.... F....

    Your the best

  9. c.... 7....

    I am okay and soon I'll be better than okay...

  10. J.... C....

    Why did you break my heart

    J.... C....

    I feel the same with my ex 100%

  11. A.... ....

    My fiancée "proposed" to me, but after switching jobs and hiding her problems, she decided to cheat on me while still together. She tried in vain to keep me hanging on, but I had friends to help me see through her bullshit.
    In the end, she wanted me to be her fwb as she looked for another girl to be with. I would have none of that.
    I cried a lot while she kept a dry eye as I kicked her skinny ass out of my life. It hurt at first, but I don't miss her manipulation. I don't miss her lies from the very start either. She was toxic to everyone, but of course she claims otherwise. Even though I stayed loyal.
    She now has a new gf in a rebound and moved in with her. My ex missed her hometown so much she used me to get out of her parent's house. Glad I am out!

    I myself am free to do and date as I please. It's been a crazy ride lately, but worth it.
    Yeah it gets lonely, but I am used to it. She's not.

  12. J.... N....

    IAM moving on ( & Try to be Happy
    I no I can do it NOW🤗

  13. V.... S....

    I got stronger after my bad relationships

  14. C.... D....

    Reba mcEntire, is one of my greatest artist. I am Mayer her energy or loyalty to the fans she gives her all she puts forth all her energy but yet she still makes time for her family she is one of the best female artist in her time. God bless you Reba McEntire and thank you for all you have done I love all your music and please keep putting out the music

  15. y.... ....

    I know this now. Wish I had known this 6 years ago. Would've made things so much easier. But what a journey it has been. 🙏

  16. C.... B....

    Twelve years for me too....he died, but from something he could have prevented. I only heard this for the first time today, and I loved it. I moved on, changed my life and this sounds like an anthem for survivors.

  17. e.... ....

    This song sums up just how I felt when my ex-husband left me.

  18. B.... I....

    I do have to agree, this song got me over my break up as well. I remind myself every day how strong I am, (not just because of the breakup) but because of certain things going on. It keeps me positive, and makes me believe that i'm strong, even during the times when I can't stand to look at myself. Forever grateful for this song. <3

    B.... I....

    Songs that I used to sing along to and just worry about being in pitch have so much more meaning now that I've gone through a breakup after three years with my ex. Music is so healing and helps me to stay positive too.

  19. M.... E....

    I guess I was the fool,I'm so hurt and sad

  20. L.... C....

    Great song

  21. a.... w....

    i. Love you nete because I'm going thick about you every day when I go to. Dance and I love you so much because you are a beautiful woman who is. Kind to be with ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌

  22. B.... B....

    reba is so beautiful always has and still is

  23. E.... C....

    I hope this will be me some day. If I'm even still here. :-(

    E.... C....

    Prayers Elizabeth. I married at 15 in 1969, had a 6th grade education, my son had a very serious heart issue, couldn't run to relatives- they were all drunks as well as he was. Extremely epileptic. Bathed my children at an outside store faucet, we had no running water. 1984 Sold coke bottles for the GED manual and course, Voc Rehab sponsored me for clerk/typist, passed state typing test, then I had brain surgery 1995 at Shands for the seizures. Went to work at GNC, made manager, 1998 bought my own home, brand new car, met a wonderful sober Christian man and married 2009. Been a long hard journey, but one I can be proud of. "How was I to know that I could be this strong, AND that God would be so good? God is Good isn't He?

    E.... C....

    He is....and he helps people like you who never surrender.

  24. S.... L....

    Amazing voice. Great song.

  25. A.... C....

    I listen to this song 12 years after my relationship ended with my children's father and every word rings true. I never knew how strong I was, I should thank him ;)

    A.... C....

    Every woman should know this ONE fact!

    A.... C....

    amen girl. when I left my first husband. now I'm remarried with 3 beautiful little boys. god is so surprising

    A.... C....

    Ashley C I thank him everyday for leaving 💜