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.
You Ain't Woman Enough
Dottie West Lyrics
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You say I ought to know
That he don't love me anymore
And I'll have to let him go
You say you're gonna take him
Oh, but I don't think you can
'Cause you ain't woman enough
Women like you are a dime a dozen
You can buy 'em anywhere
For you to get to him I'd have to move over
And I'm gonna stand right here
It'll be over my dead body so get out while you can
For honey, you ain't woman enough to take my man
Sometimes a man start lookin'
At things that he don't need
He took a second look at you
Oh, but he's in love with me
Now I don't know where they leave you
Oh, but I know where I'll stand
And you ain't woman enough
To take my man
Women like you are a dime a dozen
You can buy 'em anywhere
For you to get to him I'd have to move over
And I'm gonna stand right here
It'll be over my dead body so get out while you can
For honey, you ain't woman enough to take my man
In Dottie West's "You Ain't Woman Enough," the singer is confronted by another woman who claims that her man no longer loves her, and that the woman singing must let him go. However, the singer of the song is defiant, claiming that the other woman is not "woman enough" to take her man. The singer asserts her strength and loyalty to her relationship while simultaneously rejecting the idea that another woman could take her place.
Line by Line Meaning
You've come to tell me somethin'
You're here to deliver a message
You say I ought to know
You believe it is my responsibility to be aware
That he don't love me anymore
He no longer has feelings for me
And I'll have to let him go
I will have to release him from our relationship
You say you're gonna take him
You are claiming ownership of him
Oh, but I don't think you can
I doubt your capability to do so
'Cause you ain't woman enough
You lack the strength and womanhood qualities necessary
To take my man
To take my partner away from me
Women like you are a dime a dozen
Women similar to you are common and easily available
You can buy 'em anywhere
They can be found anywhere and are easy to acquire
For you to get to him I'd have to move over
In order for you to approach him, I would have to step aside
And I'm gonna stand right here
I have no intention of moving away from him
It'll be over my dead body so get out while you can
If you continue to pursue him, you will have to face consequences
For honey, you ain't woman enough to take my man
You do not have what it takes to successfully be with him
Sometimes a man start lookin'
At times, a man may begin to take notice
At things that he don't need
Of things that are not necessary or valuable to him
He took a second look at you
He briefly considered you as an option
Oh, but he's in love with me
But ultimately, his love is for me
Now I don't know where they leave you
I am not sure about your situation
Oh, but I know where I'll stand
But I do know where I will remain
And you ain't woman enough
You do not have the necessary strength or qualities
To take my man
To take my partner away from me
Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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
Michael De Ponte
Dottie and loretta where very close friends along with Patsy and kitty