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.
Gettin' Married Has Made Us Strangers
Dottie West Lyrics
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We were closer when our hearts were free
Gettin' married has made us strangers
We're not the lovers we used to be
We don't talk now like we used to
I don't know you and it breaks my heart
Gettin' married has made us strangers
Are you too used to me, am I too used to you?
Is it too late to save the tender love we knew?
Kiss me darling like you used to
Let's be lovers like we were before
Gettin' married has made us strangers
Oh won't you say we'll be strangers no more?
Gettin' married has made us strangers
Oh won't you say we'll be strangers no more?
The lyrics of Dottie West's song Gettin' Married Has Made Us Strangers speaks about a couple who have grown distant from each other after getting married. The song highlights the challenges that arise after marriage and how it can strain the love and passion that a couple shared before they got married. The lyrics, "Maybe I should give your ring back, we were closer when our hearts were free" suggest that marriage has become a burden that has pushed the couple apart.
The lyrics communicate how the couple no longer communicates as they used to, indicating growing distance and lack of familiarity between them. The line, "The more I see you, the more we drift apart" further emphasizes this growing distance. The lyrics suggest that they are still in love, but their relationship has changed since getting married. The singer is yearning for the love they once shared, "Kiss me darling like you used to, let's be lovers like we were before" to rekindle the flames between them and salvage their marriage.
In conclusion, Dottie West's Gettin' Married Has Made Us Strangers speaks to the challenges that married couples can face in their relationships. It highlights how getting married can change a relationship's dynamics and strain the love once shared. The song's lyrics offer a plea to rekindle the love between the couple after recognizing the challenges they face.
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Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I should give your ring back
I am considering returning your ring as a sign of our separation
We were closer when our hearts were free
Our relationship was better when we did not have the commitment of marriage
Gettin' married has made us strangers
The act of marriage has caused us to become distant and unfamiliar with one another
We're not the lovers we used to be
We have lost the passion and intimacy that we once had in our relationship
We don't talk now like we used to
Our communication has declined in quality
I don't know you and it breaks my heart
I feel disconnected from you and it is causing me emotional pain
The more I see you the more we drift apart
Our relationship is getting worse as we spend more time together
Are you too used to me, am I too used to you?
We may have taken each other for granted and become too comfortable in our relationship
Is it too late to save the tender love we knew?
I am questioning whether or not there is a chance to bring back the love and tenderness we once had
Kiss me darling like you used to
I want to rekindle the affection and romance we once had
Let's be lovers like we were before
I want to go back to the time when we were passionate and intimate with each other
Oh won't you say we'll be strangers no more?
I hope that we can overcome our distance and become close again
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