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
Savin' It for You
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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I've been waiting for so long
For someone who's as wonderful as you
Someone who's kind and always cares
And baby you're the answer to my prayers
You appear and I'm brand new
I love it, hey, I love it 'cause it's you
You got a little present comin' you
You pick me up
You keep me high up in the sky
Honey, yes you, you fill my cup
You keep a shiny and twinkling light in my eye
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you, for you Mister Right
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you Mister Right
All those worries back in town
Forget them 'cause they're nowhere to be found
All you find right here is love
And baby you are what I' ve been dreamin' of
Close the door and feel the fire
I'll love you, hey, I'll love you to the wire
And for the wonders you inspire
You got a little present comin' you
You pick me up
You keep me high up in the sky
Honey, yes you, you fill my cup
You keep a shiny and twinkling light in my eye
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you, for you Mister Right
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you Mister Right
Let's say hello a special way
Lovers who love and love to play
You have been all that I can think about
There's never a doubt it's you
And you alone that turns me on
Anticipation now is gone
And we're alone
So just get comfy and, oh yeah, unplug the phone
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you, for you Mister Right
I've been savin' it for you
All my love, all my love, all my lovin' for tonight
I've been savin' it for you
For you, for you Mister Right
Savin' it for you
I've been savin' it, savin' it, savin' it for you
Savin' it for you
Been savin' it for you Mister Right
The lyrics to "Savin' It for You" by Dolly Parton express a deep longing for a special someone who is kind and caring. The singer has been waiting for a long time for this person, whom they see as the answer to their prayers. The person's arrival brings a sense of renewal and excitement, as the singer loves that they are the one who brings joy and positivity into their life. The singer acknowledges that this special someone deserves a gift or reward for all the sweet things they have done.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's dedication to saving their love for this person, singing that they have been saving all their love, affection, and devotion for them. The repetition of "all my love" underscores the depth and extent of their feelings. The singer is eagerly waiting for their "Mister Right," implying that they have found the person they have been searching for and are now ready to give themselves fully to a loving relationship.
The song goes on to convey that being in their lover's presence makes all their worries disappear. The singer finds nothing but love in their partner's company and feels like all their dreams have come true since meeting this person. They encourage their lover to close the door and embrace the passionate and fiery love they share. The line, "I'll love you to the wire," shows the singer's willingness to go to great lengths to express their love.
In the bridge, the lyrics introduce a sense of playfulness and excitement as the couple greets each other in a special way. The lyrics suggest that they are comfortable with each other and enjoy exploring their love and intimacy. The anticipation and longing for each other are gone, and they can finally be alone together. The mention of unplugging the phone adds to the sense of intimacy and focus on being present with each other, shutting out the distractions of the outside world.
Overall, the lyrics of "Savin' It for You" depict a deep and patient love, as well as the joy and anticipation of finally being with the person who fulfills one's dreams and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting for so long
I have eagerly anticipated your arrival for an extended period of time
For someone who's as wonderful as you
For an individual who is exceptional and remarkable like you
Someone who's kind and always cares
Someone who is compassionate and consistently shows concern
And baby you're the answer to my prayers
And my dear, you are the solution to my earnest pleas
You appear and I'm brand new
Your presence makes me feel refreshed and revitalized
I love it, hey, I love it 'cause it's you
I adore it, hey, I adore it because it is you
And for all the sweet things that you do
And for every kind gesture and act of affection you perform
You got a little present comin' you
You will receive a small gift as a token of my appreciation
You pick me up
You elevate my spirits
You keep me high up in the sky
You keep me elated and filled with joy
Honey, yes you, you fill my cup
Darling, yes you, you bring contentment and abundance to my life
You keep a shiny and twinkling light in my eye
You make my eyes sparkle and shine with delight
All those worries in town
All the concerns and troubles in the city
Forget them 'cause they're nowhere to be found
Disregard them as they have disappeared completely
All you find right here is love
All you encounter in this place is love
And baby you are what I' ve been dreamin' of
And darling, you are the person I have been longing for in my dreams
Close the door and feel the fire
Shut the door and experience the passion
I'll love you, hey, I'll love you to the wire
I will love you intensely and fervently until the very end
And for the wonders you inspire
And for the marvels and inspirations you evoke
You got a little present comin' you
You will receive a small gift as a token of my appreciation
Let's say hello a special way
Let us greet each other in a unique and extraordinary manner
Lovers who love and love to play
Couples who are deeply in love and enjoy playful activities
You have been all that I can think about
You have occupied all my thoughts and attention
There's never a doubt it's you
There is never any uncertainty, it is always you
And you alone that turns me on
And solely you who excites and arouses me
Anticipation now is gone
The feeling of excited expectation has vanished
And we're alone
And we find ourselves in solitude
So just get comfy and, oh yeah, unplug the phone
So make yourself comfortable and, oh yes, disconnect the telephone
Savin' it for you
Preserving and reserving it exclusively for you
I've been savin' it, savin' it, savin' it for you
I have been carefully keeping and saving it for you
Been savin' it for you Mister Right
I have been reserving it for you, the perfect man for me
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Romy K.
on Gypsy Joe And Me
As a matter of fact she's contemplating suicide standing on the bridge, that's how they'll be together again.