Put It Off Until Tomorrow
Dolly Parton & Kris Kristofferson Lyrics
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You say our love is over that you have found another
You say you're goin' away but leave me tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
You've hurt me enough today I can't believe the words you say
I must accept the fact you won't be coming back
So stay just one more day loneliness isn't far away
Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
In "Put It Off Until Tomorrow," Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, and Loretta Lynn have collaborated to create a stunning song that explores the complex emotions of love, heartbreak, and moving on. The song talks about a lover who wants to leave their partner for someone else and hurts them in the process. However, instead of leaving right away, they decide to put off their departure until tomorrow. The lyrics suggest that the singer is hurt and cannot believe that their partner is leaving them. Yet, they choose to put off facing the harsh reality until the next day.
The song is an honest and relatable depiction of how people can postpone dealing with difficult situations, hoping that time can heal the hurt. It captures the vulnerability of a person dealing with heartbreak and the need for an extra day to brace themselves for the inevitable loneliness that's about to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
Delaying the inevitable conversation about the end of our relationship would be better for me because the hurt you've caused me today is already overwhelming.
You say our love is over that you have found another
You have made it clear that our relationship has ended because you have found someone else.
You say you're goin' away but leave me tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
You're telling me you're leaving, but you're hurting me by not doing it today and holding off until tomorrow.
You've hurt me enough today I can't believe the words you say
The pain you've caused me today is so much that I can't even believe the words you're saying to me anymore.
I must accept the fact you won't be coming back
I have to come to terms with the reality that you won't be returning to me.
So stay just one more day loneliness isn't far away
I'm asking you to stay for just one more day because I'm afraid that the loneliness that will come after you leave is fast approaching.
Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
Delaying the end of our relationship until tomorrow would be better for me because the hurt you've caused me today is already too much.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL OWENS, DOLLY PARTON
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Linda Dix
Loved that one 2 of the best in the whole country!!!!!
teriw56
Dolly is anointed
Dag R. Johnsen
A beautiful song. Originally Dolly recorded it with Bill Phillips in the 60s.
DrAlexandraBrooks
Dolly... what a terrific songwriter and all round entertainer. Such a well constructed tune she wrote with her Uncle Bill Owens. Love it! Kris is too cute for comfort as well!
Mostly Brenda
DrAlexandraBrooks On a sad note, Bill Owens was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a couple of years ago. He is the third person in Dolly's family to have the disease. Her mother and another uncle are the other two. So far though, none of the children ( and Dolly is one of twelve!) have been diagnosed with it.
DrAlexandraBrooks
Awww... that's a shame. I didn't know about that. It seems to touch most families these days. Such an insidious disease. I have been helping out looking after my cousin's mother-in-law with the disease this Summer. It's a baffling, trifling, malady if there ever was one. A thief of the highest order. Robs everything but your soul.
Mostly Brenda
DrAlexandraBrooks NPR had an interesting story on music and Alzheimer's http://www.npr.org/2012/04/18/150891711/for-elders-with-dementia-music-sparks-great-awakenings
DrAlexandraBrooks
Wow thank you MB!!
Mostly Brenda
DrAlexandraBrooks It's worth a try. Find out what music and songs she liked as a youth and play them for her.
water faerie
The way her eyes glisten. She's gorgeous 💗