Dorothy Marie Marsh was born in Tennessee on October 11, 1932. A survivor a… Read Full Bio ↴Dorothy Marie Marsh was born in Tennessee on October 11, 1932. A survivor at heart, Dottie lived through a childhood of savage beatings and sexual abuse from her father. The always hopeful Dottie was always dreaming of making a profession out of singing. While in college Dottie meet her first husband Bill West, who would give her her name. Together the couple would get gigs on local tv and clubs. it wasn't until the success of Dottie’s singles "An Angel on Paper" and "Let Me Off At the Corner" did Dottie start to make a name for herself. Those minor hits were followed by a top 10 hit with Jim Reeves called "Love Is No Excuse." There was no doubt that Dottie west was one of the hottest rising stars and her follow up #1 "Here Comes My Baby" proved it.

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.

Left Over Corner Of Your Heart
Dottie West Lyrics

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You tell me you love her with all of your heart
And there's no room left there for me
But someday if she'll hurt you and your whole world falls apart
I'll take a left over corner of your heart
Just a left over corner of a heart not much as true
But it just goes to show how much I want you
For I'd give my heart full of true love for tiny little start
In that left over corner of your heart

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Just a left over corner...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dottie West's "Left Over Corner Of Your Heart" tell the story of unrequited love. The singer is in love with someone who is already in a relationship with another person. The person they are in love with tells them that there is no room for them in their heart because they love their partner so much. However, the singer holds out hope that if the relationship with the other person falls apart, they can be a backup option. They ask for a small corner of the person's heart, even if it's not enough to hold all of their love. They are willing to take whatever is left, just to be with the person they love.

The song expresses the pain of being in a one-sided love situation. The singer knows that they are not the top priority in the person's life, but they can't help how they feel. They are willing to take whatever scraps of affection are offered, just to be close to the person they love. Ultimately, the song is a reminder that love is complicated, and sometimes it doesn't work out the way we want it to.

Line by Line Meaning

You tell me you love her with all of your heart
You confess that you love another person wholeheartedly

And there's no room left there for me
Your heart is already occupied, there is no space for me in it

But someday if she'll hurt you and your whole world falls apart
In case the person you love hurts you and breaks your heart

I'll take a left over corner of your heart
I'll be there to comfort you by taking the only space that is left in your heart

Just a left over corner of a heart not much as true
My love for you may not be as great as yours for the other person, but it's still genuine

But it just goes to show how much I want you
This willingness to settle for less demonstrates how much I desire to be with you

For I'd give my heart full of true love for tiny little start
Even though I might not have as much love to offer as you, my love is genuine and sincere

In that left over corner of your heart
In that small space left in your heart, I'll be there to offer my love and support

[ strings ]
Instrumental interlude

Just a left over corner...
Repetition of the previous verse

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