Parton began performing as a child, singing on local radio and television in East Tennessee. At age 12 she was appearing on Knoxville TV, and at 13, she was recording on a small label and appearing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. When she graduated from high school in 1964 she moved to Nashville, taking many traditional elements of folklore and popular music from East Tennessee with her.
Parton's initial success came as a songwriter, with her songs being covered by Kitty Wells, Hank Williams, Jr., Skeeter Davis, and a number of others. She signed with Monument Records in late 1965, where she was initially pitched as a bubblegum pop singer, earning only one national chart single, "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby," which did not crack the Billboard Top 100. Additional pop singles also failed to chart.
The label agreed to have Parton sing country music after her composition "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" as recorded by Bill Phillips (and with Parton, uncredited, on harmony) went to No. 6 on the country charts in 1966. Her first country single, "Dumb Blonde" (one of the few songs during this era that she recorded but didn't write), reached No. 24 country 1967, followed later the same year with "Something Fishy," which went to No. 17. The two songs anchored her first full-length album, Hello I'm Dolly, that same year.
In 1967, Parton was asked to join the weekly syndicated country music TV program hosted by Porter Wagoner, replacing Norma Jean. She also signed with RCA Records, Wagoner's label, during this period, where she would remain for the next two decades. Wagoner and Parton immediately began a hugely successful career as a vocal duet in addition to their solo work and their first single together, a cover of Tom Paxton's "The Last Thing on My Mind," reached the top ten on the U.S. country charts in late 1967, and was the first of over a dozen duet singles to chart for them during the next several years.
Parton is a hugely successful songwriter, having begun by writing country songs with strong elements of folk music in them based upon her upbringing in humble mountain surroundings. Her songs "Coat of Many Colors" and "Jolene" have become classics in the field, as have a number of others. As a composer, she is also regarded as one of country music's most gifted storytellers, with many of her narrative songs based on persons and events from her childhood.
In 1982 Dolly Parton sang her song "I Will Always Love You", for the movie "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", starring Parton and Burt Reynolds. The song - originally composed around 1974 - made few ripples, but it wasn't until Whitney Houston re-recorded it for "The Bodyguard" a decade later, that the song made yet another international hit for Dolly Parton. She later put out her own version on the 1996 album of the same name.
In 1987, Parton left her longtime label, RCA, and signed with Columbia Records, where her recording career continued to prosper, but by the mid 1990s, Parton, along with many other performers of her generation, found that her new music was not welcome on country radio playlists. She recorded a series of critically acclaimed bluegrass albums, beginning with "The Grass is Blue" (1999) and "Little Sparrow" (2001), both of which won Grammy Awards. Her 2002 album "Halos and Horns" included a bluegrass version of the Led Zeppelin classic Stairway to Heaven. In 2005, Parton released Those Were The Days, her interpretation of hits from the folk-rock era of the late 1960s through early 1970s. The CD featured such classics as John Lennon's "Imagine," Cat Stevens' "Where Do The Children Play," Tommy James' "Crimson & Clover," and the folk classic "Where Have All The Flowers Gone", as well as the title track.
In 2007, Dolly paved new musical ground by forming her own record label, Dolly Records. The label's first release - Backwoods Barbie - debuted at #2 on the Billboard country albums charts and marks Parton's first mainstream country album in 17 years. Parton is touring North America and Europe throughout 2008 in support of her latest release.
1955
More Where That Came From
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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Lookin' for a man like you
I know you could have any woman you want
And I know you've had a few
I know I've got some stiff competition
They ain't got nothin' on me
'cause I've got something that you've been missin'
I practice what I preach
Chorus:
'cause I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
And I wanna be your full-time woman
Closer than your kin
I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
'cause there's more where that came from
There's more where that came from
And I want your clothes in my closet
My name on your mail
And I want my love to be your faucet
Drinkin' from an endless well
I want your kids to call me mama
I want you to call me hun
I wanna be the one you love and honor
When it's all been said and done
Chorus:
'cause I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
And I wanna be your full-time woman
Closer than your kin
I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
'cause there's more where that came from
That's right, there's more where that came from
2nd chorus:
Oh, I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
I wanna be your full-time woman
I'm gonna get under your skin
'cause I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
There's more where that came from
That's right, there's more where that came from
Tag:
Yes, I wanna be your full-time woman
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
Oh, I wanna be your lover, lover, lover
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
And I wanna be your satisfaction
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
The lyrics to Dolly Parton's "More Where That Came From" describe a woman's determination to be with a man she desires. She has gone through difficult times and traveled extensively to find a man like him. She acknowledges that he is attractive to many women, but she is confident that she has something special that he has been missing. She wants to be more than a lover to him; she wants to be his friend, his partner, his everything. She wants to be so close to him that he can trust her more than anyone else. She wants to be a permanent part of his life, with her name on his mail and her clothes in his closet. She wants his love to be like an endless well that she can drink from, and she wants to be called "mama" by his children.
The chorus emphasizes her desire to be more than just a passing infatuation for him. She wants to be the one and only woman he loves and honors. She promises that just when he thinks she can't love him any better, she will surprise him with more love. The second chorus emphasizes her determination to get under his skin and be his complete satisfaction. She wants to be the number one person in his life and love him endlessly. The song ends with her repeating her desire to be his "full-time woman" and "satisfaction," confirming her commitment to him.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been through hell and half of louisiana
I've gone through a lot of difficult situations and places to find someone like you.
Lookin' for a man like you
I've been searching for a man with your qualities.
I know you could have any woman you want
I'm aware that you have many options when it comes to choosing women.
And I know you've had a few
I know that you've been with other women before.
I know I've got some stiff competition
I acknowledge that there are other women vying for your attention.
They ain't got nothin' on me
However, I believe that those other women do not hold a candle to me.
'cause I've got something that you've been missin'
I possess a quality or characteristic that you've been lacking in your life.
I practice what I preach
I act in accordance with my words and beliefs.
'cause I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
And I wanna be your full-time woman
Closer than your kin
I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
'cause there's more where that came from
There's more where that came from
I desire to be more than just your intimate partner; I want to be your closest confidante and a constant presence in your life. I aim to make you happy and satisfied, and even when you think I've given my all, be assured that there's more I have to offer.
And I want your clothes in my closet
My name on your mail
I long for a committed and intimate relationship with you, where we share clothes and our lives are intertwined.
And I want my love to be your faucet
Drinkin' from an endless well
I desire that you find my love to be a never-ending source of sustenance.
I want your kids to call me mama
I want you to call me hun
I envision a familial dynamic with you, where I am a maternal figure to your children and an affectionate nickname for you.
I wanna be the one you love and honor
When it's all been said and done
Ultimately, I want you to choose me as your lifelong partner who you cherish and respect.
Oh, I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
I wanna be your full-time woman
I'm gonna get under your skin
'cause I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
There's more where that came from
That's right, there's more where that came from
Reiterating my desire to be your confidante, partner, and a constant source of happiness, and even go beyond your skin to reach your deepest needs and wants.
Yes, I wanna be your full-time woman
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
Oh, I wanna be your lover, lover, lover
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
And I wanna be your satisfaction
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
Concluding my heartfelt message with a reaffirmation of my aspirations towards cementing a healthy romantic relationship with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOLLY PARTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I've been through hell and half of louisiana
Lookin' for a man like you
I know you could have any woman you want
And I know you've had a few
I know I've got some stiff competition
They ain't got nothin' on me
'cause I've got something that you've been missin'
I practice what I preach
Chorus:
'cause I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
And I wanna be your full-time woman
Closer than your kin
I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
'cause there's more where that came from
There's more where that came from
And I want your clothes in my closet
My name on your mail
And I want my love to be your faucet
Drinkin' from an endless well
I want your kids to call me mama
I want you to call me hun
I wanna be the one you love and honor
When it's all been said and done
'cause I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
And I wanna be your full-time woman
Closer than your kin
I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
'cause there's more where that came from
That's right, there's more where that came from
Oh, I wanna be your lover
I wanna be your friend
I wanna be your full-time woman
I'm gonna get under your skin
'cause I wanna be your satisfaction
Be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better
Well, I have just begun
There's more where that came from
That's right, there's more where that came from
Tag:
Yes, I wanna be your full-time woman
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
Oh, I wanna be your lover, lover, lover
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
And I wanna be your satisfaction
I wanna be that, I wanna be that
@TomSmall
Dolly parton is perfect! And has a voice from heaven.
@jmaruca
Is there really any gal cooler than Dolly? She's a diva without the attitude! The queen of country indeed. ❤️
@Donnaroxy123
Joseph Maruca so true👍
@countrygirlcountrymusiclov5831
J & S Maruca ummmmmmm I suggest you look up the word diva. She is as far from a diva as you can get
@duncan3998
Queen of Country music ❤️
@weswolever7477
“It takes a lot of Money to look this cheap”. Dolly Parton
You gotta love her!!!
@Juaninarejom
She is a queen!! I love this song!!
@taryndorsey5581
I adore Dolly. Go see her live if you haven't yet. Trust! ❤
@dazzlertyler
I think she is the only woman in the world that does not seem vulgar with those atomic bombs on her chest.
And what a wonderful voice, an amazing artist... Perfect Dolly.
@tonks78
Atomic bombs....Bwahahaaaaahaha! very true!