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.
Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
Dottie West Lyrics
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Now you're puttin' on the style
And you've never once looked back
To your home across the track
You're the gossip of the town
But my heart can still be found
Where you tossed it on the ground
Pick me up on your way down
When you're blue and all alone
When their glamor starts to bore you
Come on back where you belong
You may be their pride and joy
But they'll find another toy
Then they'll take away your crown
Pick me up on your way down
They have changed your attitude
Made you haughty and so rude
Your new friends can take the blame
Underneath you're still the same
When you've learned these things are true
I'll be waiting here for you
As you tumble to the ground
Pick me up on your way down
Pick me up on your way down
When you're blue and all alone
When their glamor starts to bore you
Come on back where you belong
You may be their pride and joy
But they'll find another toy
Then they'll take away your crown
Pick me up on your way down
The lyrics of Dottie West's song "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down" tell a tale of heartbreak and regret. The singer of the song had a relationship with someone who has moved on to a higher social standing and left the singer behind. While the subject of the song has become the "pride and joy" of their new friends, the singer still pines for them and wants them to come back when their glamorous life gets boring. The singer is willing to be there for them, even when they fall from grace ("Pick me up on your way down").
The song reflects a common theme in country music of the time: the idea of the underdog or the common person being left behind by someone who has become more successful or wealthy. The lyrics imply that while the subject of the song may have gained a certain level of fame or fortune, they have lost something else in the process, namely the love and loyalty of the singer. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer waiting for the subject to return to them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down" are a poignant reminder that success and fame are not everything, and that sometimes the most important things in life are the people who love and support us.
Line by Line Meaning
You were mine for just a while
We were together for a brief period of time.
Now you're puttin' on the style
You're pretending to be someone you're not.
And you've never once looked back
You haven't shown any remorse or regret for leaving me.
To your home across the track
You've gone back to your old neighborhood.
You're the gossip of the town
Your behavior is the talk of the town.
But my heart can still be found
Despite everything, my love for you remains.
Where you tossed it on the ground
You broke my heart and left me feeling unimportant.
Pick me up on your way down
Even though you hurt me, I'm still willing to take you back.
When you're blue and all alone
When you're feeling sad and isolated.
When their glamor starts to bore you
When you realize that their lifestyle isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Come on back where you belong
Return to the place where you felt loved and accepted.
You may be their pride and joy
They may think highly of you now.
But they'll find another toy
They'll move on to someone else eventually.
Then they'll take away your crown
When they've had enough of you, they'll discard you.
They have changed your attitude
They've influenced you to behave differently.
Made you haughty and so rude
They've made you arrogant and unpleasant to be around.
Your new friends can take the blame
Your negative behavior is a result of their influence.
Underneath you're still the same
Despite all the changes, you're still the person I fell in love with.
When you've learned these things are true
When you realize the truth about your situation.
I'll be waiting here for you
I'll be here to take you back when you're ready.
As you tumble to the ground
As you fall from grace and come back down to reality.
Pick me up on your way down
I'll be waiting for you, even when everyone else has abandoned you.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, LEGACY OF HARLAN PERRY HOWARD, LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harlan Howard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Charlotte Tan
I still have this album (on vinyl). :)
June Thresher
wow. now, thats a fan!
Russell Carl
Dottie West, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty, all top notch singers. My opinion is that Patsy and Dottie have the most beautiful voices. R.I.P TO ALL. Sing with the Angels.!!!
coolsweetgroovy
Thanks for this I've been a fan of Dottie's since I was little unfortunately the accident happened the week after my 1st birthday
Dawn Reinhart
THIS IS CALLED REAL COUNTRY MUSIC NOT THIS OTHER STUFF
Marc Taylor
You got that right
rudbeckie1
:-D Prima country Moc děkuji...pozdrav z České republiky!
uzytkownik117
:)