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.

When It's Just You And Me
Dottie West Lyrics

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You like to mix with people, I like to be alone
Baby you can stay out all night, and I'd just as well stay home
Two people with so little in common, and different as we can be
We come together around midnight when it's just you and me
When it's just you and me and there's nothing between us Oh, but our own sweet love
When it's time to be tender and try to remember what we're doin' here
Baby, I don't mind we're not two of a kind, just so we agree
Sometime long 'round midnight when it's just you and me

You love to hear the music, you just get up and dance around
Baby, you can act so crazy, you turn it up way too loud
Oh, I've got my share of hang-ups but you never seem to see
And as we come together 'round midnight when it's just you and me
When it's just you and me and there's nothing between us Oh, but our own sweet love
When it's time to be tender and try to remember what we're doin' here

Baby, I don't mind we're not two of a kind, just so we agree
Sometime long 'round midnight when it's just you and me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dottie West's song, "When It's Just You and Me," tackle the differences between two people in love. The first couple of lines paint them as polar opposites; one likes to socialize while the other would rather stay at home. The lyrics suggest that they have little in common, and yet they still come together around midnight, just the two of them. Their differences fade away, and they connect through their love for each other. The lyrics acknowledge the difficulties of their situation, but nevertheless, the song's tone remains hopeful, insisting that their love can bridge the gap between them.

The song contrasts the mundane realities of daily life with the magic of love. When the two of them are alone, everything else fades away, and they can indulge in the tenderness they feel for each other. The lyrics suggest that their love might not be conventional or ideal, but it works. The song speaks to the importance of finding the moments when two people can connect, forget their differences and enjoy each other's company.

Line by Line Meaning

You like to mix with people, I like to be alone
We have different social preferences and enjoy spending time differently.

Baby you can stay out all night, and I'd just as well stay home
You enjoy being out with others, but I prefer staying in, and we are both okay with that.

Two people with so little in common, and different as we can be
We have very different personalities and interests that don't necessarily align.

We come together around midnight when it's just you and me
Despite our differences, we still find a way to connect with each other late at night when it's just the two of us.

When it's just you and me and there's nothing between us Oh, but our own sweet love
Our love is the only thing that brings us together despite our differences.

When it's time to be tender and try to remember what we're doin' here
Sometimes we need to pause and reflect on our relationship to appreciate what we have together.

Baby, I don't mind we're not two of a kind, just so we agree
We don't have to be completely alike as long as we are on the same page and respect each other's differences.

Sometime long 'round midnight when it's just you and me
Our late-night moments together remind us of our love and connection despite our differences.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNY O'DELL

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