The "deep story" of "I Knew I Loved You" is actually one of profound irony. While the song is celebrated as one of the ultimate romantic ballads of the 2000s, it was written in just 40 minutes out of "pure spite" toward their record label. The Spite Behind the Romance
While writing these lyrics about soulmates, Hayes was going through a painful divorce from his wife, Colby Taylor .
However, they eventually relented, and Hayes penned the lyrics quickly to satisfy the label's demands while he was personally feeling . Despite its cynical origin, Hayes eventually grew to love the track, which went on to top the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks. A Life Falling Apart
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