"I Do" is a song written and recorded by American recording artist Jewel. It was released in June 2008 as the second single her album ''

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''. The song was Jewel's second Top 40 country hit, although it was less-successful than its predecessor, reaching a peak of number 38 after a short chart run.

Content

"I Do" is a mid-tempo love song backed primarily with percussion and features steel guitar and string fills, and an electric guitar bridge. The narrator describes a love that is troublesome and with barriers that need to be overcome: "Well, our hearts are locked inside an iron box / We're both too afraid to reveal our most tender parts, oh."

Official versions

* "I Do" (Album version) - 4:04 * "I Do" (Radio edit) - 3:20

Critical reception

SFGate recommended "I Do" as one of the best tracks in a review of ''Perfectly Clear'' (alongside "Everything Reminds Me of You" and "Till It Feels Like Cheating"). "

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have a distinct and believable point of view, and the arrangements merge modern Nashville gloss with an acoustic base that works with Jewel's idiosyncratic, breathy voice. Also, her typical lyrical slant — taking a positive yet earthy look at everyday life — fits country music as snugly as two Lego blocks locking together." Hip Online's review of the album, was less favorable, "

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Music video

A music video was released for the song, directed by Peter Zavadil. The video begins with Jewel in a car in the parking lot of a restaurant. She steps out of the car walks into the restaurant, approaching real-life husband,

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. They leave the restaurant and get into separate cars, before speeding down the highway toward each other. They crash and are then shown together in a field of flowers.

Chart performance

"I Do" debuted at number 60 on the ''

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chart in July. After 9 weeks on the chart, it reached a peak of number 38.

References

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