Throughout the sixties, seventies, and eighties Dottie pumped out chart toppers like no other. she was selling out concerts, selling millions of records, staring in movies, winning Grammies, Clieos and any other kind of awards you can think of. There is no doubt that the little girl from Tennessee came a long way. Dottie West earned herself the respect of everyone in the music industry and countless fans. If not for her music, most people remember her for either her stage presence or overall good nature. She was always looking out for others and going out of her way to do things for fans, family and friends. Despite Dottie's constant chart presence and sold out concerts her foundation fell out from under her when she discovered that she was a victim of a sneaky accountant and was overpowered by the IRS to give up all she owned. And ALL is ALL. The list of Dottie's personal momentous included the rights to all her music (I believe she wrote well over 400). All Dottie did was look out for others and this is how she was treated...disgusting if you ask me! But Dottie had dignity and started to rebuild her empire.
On august 30, 1991 Dottie was scheduled to appear at The Grand Old Opry. Her car broke down and, determined to keep her promise, she flagged down a passing driver and got a ride. On the way the driver lost control of the car and crashed. Battered, beaten and suffering from the wreck, Dottie pulled the driver from the car herself. She died due to injuries from the accident days later while in the hospital.
All I Ever Need Is You
Dottie West Lyrics
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Just like a child without a home
The love you give me keeps me hangin' on
Oh honey, all I ever need is you
You're my first love, you're my last
You're my future, you're my past
And loving you is all I ask, honey
All I ever need is you
Sure as summer follows spring, all the things you do
Give me a reason to build my world around you
Some men follow rainbows, I am told
Some men search for silver some for gold
I have found my treasure in your soul, honey
All I ever need is you
Without love I'd never find the way
Through ups and downs of every single day
I won't sleep at night until you say, my honey
All I ever need is you
In Dottie West's song All I Ever Need Is You, she expresses her deep and unwavering love for her partner. The lyrics are a testament to the power of love and its ability to keep us going through difficult times. She likens herself to a child without a home, emphasizing her vulnerability and need for her partner's love and support. But despite her struggles, the love she receives from her partner keeps her going and gives her strength.
The chorus of the song serves as a declaration of her love and devotion. She proclaims that her partner is everything to her – her first and last love, her future, and her past. Loving her partner is all she asks and needs in life. The imagery of changing seasons – winters melting into springs – serves to remind us that life is constantly changing, but the love between her and her partner remains constant. In fact, it is that love that gives her a reason to build her world around her partner.
The final verse of the song speaks to the transformative power of love. Without it, she feels lost and directionless, unable to navigate the ups and downs of life. She won't be able to sleep at night until she hears her partner say that all she ever needs is him. Through these lyrics, Dottie West paints a beautiful and timeless picture of the joy and strength that true love can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes when I'm down and all alone
Occasionally, when I am feeling sad and lonely
Just like a child without a home
Similar to a child without a place to call home
The love you give me keeps me hangin' on
Your love is what motivates me to keep going
Oh honey, all I ever need is you
My dear, I only require you to be content
You're my first love, you're my last
You were my initial love and will be my final one
You're my future, you're my past
You are both my future and my past
And loving you is all I ask, honey
All I inquire for is your love, sweetie
Winters come and they go, and we watch the melting snow
Winter arrives and departs as we observe the snow melting
Sure as summer follows spring, all the things you do
Just as summer comes after spring, everything you do
Give me a reason to build my world around you
Motivates me to build my universe around you
Some men follow rainbows, I am told
I have heard of men chasing rainbows
Some men search for silver, some for gold
Some men look for silver, others for gold
I have found my treasure in your soul, honey
My treasure is within your soul, dear
All I ever need is you
You are everything that I need
Without love I'd never find the way
I could never find my way without love
Through ups and downs of every single day
Throughout the highs and lows of every day
I won't sleep at night until you say, my honey
I cannot sleep until you express your affection for me, dear
All I ever need is you
You are everything that I need
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDDIE REEVES, EDWARD REEVES, JAMES HOLIDAY, JIMMY HOLIDAY
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Wendy Ramirez
Beautiful songs from Kenny Rogers sure do miss him rest easy your music 🎼 lives on through are hearts ♥️ 🎧🎵
Brian Chaytor
I loved his style his voice and his class!
HaraDell Lovett
Beautiful song, I can see them in my mind doing this song. Rest peacefully, Kenny and Dotti❤️🌹
Inday Buday and Family
Beautiful. We Filipinos truly appreciate and love your music. We missed you Sir Kenny Rogers. Thank you 🙏❤️
Colleen Cunningham
Love Love his music! One of the Best...feel so good wen i listen to it 😊 fly high & play ur guitar away up there. 💙
Stephen Schoepf
This duet ranks right up there with Islands in the streams w/ Dolly. Well done version by Kenny and Dottie.
Marlene Machado
Love Kenny Rogers!
🙏🏼❤🙋♀️🇧🇷
Jay Lee
Me too
Darrell W. Helms
Wonderful song by 2 legends
Vril 1208
Beautiful makes live feel good.