The song examines the emotions of a woman who is determined to maintain her emotions after a break up.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that it shows her "maturation as a vocalist." She goes on to call the song "well-written."[3]
Music video
The music video was directed by Dean Cain and premiered in 1998.
Chart performance
"You'll Never Know" debuted at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 17, 1998. It eventually peaked at #19, becoming McCready's last Top 20 hit.