Little Ways
Dwight Yoakam Lyrics


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You've got your little ways to hurt me
You know just how to tear me up
And leave me in small pieces on the ground

You've got your little ways to hurt me
They're not too big but they're real tough
Just one cold look from you can knock me down
To look at you and me, no one would ever know
The pain that I've endured 'cause I won't let it show
My friends would laugh out loud if they only knew
The truth about how I am just your lovesick fool

'Cause you've got your little ways to hurt me
You know just how to tear me up
And leave me in small pieces on the ground

And you've got your little ways to hurt me
They're not too big but they're real tough
Just one cold look from you can knock me down

The sadness in my eyes should somehow be a clue
But no one here would ever suspect sweet little you
There've been rumors of the truth but I've kept it quiet
'Cause I'm too ashamed to let them know you make me cry

And you've got your little ways to hurt me
You know just how to tear me up
And leave me in small pieces on the ground

You've got your little ways to hurt me
They're not too big but they're real tough
Just one cold look from you can knock me down





Yeah, your little ways can knock me to the ground

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dwight Yoakam's "Little Ways" describe the pain that the singer feels due to the actions of their lover. The lover has a way of hurting the singer, and even though it may not seem like a big deal, it still cuts deep. The singer acknowledges that their friends would never suspect their truth - that they are in fact a lovesick fool who can be left in pieces by just one glance from the lover. The singer is too ashamed to admit to anyone how much the lover can make them cry.


The song is a heartbreaking representation of how love can often be toxic and leave people feeling vulnerable and lonely. The lyrics illustrate how someone can be completely swept up in their love for another and be willing to put up with their hurtful ways, even if it leaves them in tatters. The last line of the song "Yeah, your little ways can knock me to the ground" emphasizes how much power their lover has over them and how helpless they feel in the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You've got your little ways to hurt me
The person has unique ways to bring emotional pain and harm the singer's feelings.


You know just how to tear me up
The person is aware of how to cause emotional pain and is successful at it.


And leave me in small pieces on the ground
The person's actions cause the singer to feel broken and shattered.


They're not too big but they're real tough
Even the actions that seem minor in scale have a significant impact on the artist's emotions.


Just one cold look from you can knock me down
A single glance or action from the person can weaken the artist's emotional state and cause them to feel vulnerable.


To look at you and me, no one would ever know
The relationship between the singer and the person seems normal and harmless to outsiders.


The pain that I've endured 'cause I won't let it show
The singer has been keeping their emotional pain concealed and not sharing it with others.


My friends would laugh out loud if they only knew
The artist's friends would find it unbelievable that someone like the person could cause them so much emotional pain.


The truth about how I am just your lovesick fool
The artist is in love with the person despite the emotional pain they cause.


The sadness in my eyes should somehow be a clue
The artist's physical appearance shows signs of their emotional pain.


But no one here would ever suspect sweet little you
The person's innocent-looking demeanor and behavior hide their harmful actions from others.


There've been rumors of the truth but I've kept it quiet
There are speculations about what is happening between the artist and the person, but the artist has not revealed the truth to anyone.


'Cause I'm too ashamed to let them know you make me cry
The singer is embarrassed to admit that the person's actions cause them emotional pain and make them cry.


Yeah, your little ways can knock me to the ground
The person's actions are powerful enough to bring the singer down emotionally and leave them feeling defeated.




Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: DWIGHT YOAKAM

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