Wells' success in the 1950s and 1960s was so enormous that she still ranks as the sixth most successful female vocalist in the history of the Billboard country charts according to historian Joel Whitburn's book "The Top 40 Country Hits", behind Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, and Tanya Tucker. Wells was the third country music artist, behind Roy Acuff and Hank Williams, to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991 as well as being the seventh woman and first Caucasian woman to receive the honor. In 1976, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
I'll Repossess My Heart
Kitty Wells Lyrics
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You've had it much too long now all our love is gone
I'll repossess my heart and love again
I still dream of you each night and long to hold you tight
And I can't even get you off my mind
True love is hard to find and you never wanted mine
I'll repossess my heart and love again
I still dream of you each night...
In this song, Kitty Wells is singing about taking back her heart after being hurt by someone who did not appreciate her love. She cannot believe how she was treated and has decided that it is time to move on from this relationship. She feels that her heart has been in the hands of her lover for too long and it is time to take it back. She intends to love again and is hopeful that she will find someone who will appreciate her love.
The lyrics convey a sense of resilience and determination. Wells shows strength in the face of heartbreak and is determined to find love again. The repetition of the phrase "I'll repossess my heart" drives home her determination and refusal to let her past experiences define her.
Overall, the song is an empowering message about the importance of self-love and moving on from toxic relationships. It is a reminder that we all deserve to be loved and appreciated, and that sometimes the best thing to do is to repossess our own hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking in to repossess my heart just can't believe you treated me this way
I'm taking back my heart because I can't believe that you mistreated me
You've had it much too long now all our love is gone
You had my heart for too long and now all the love between us is gone
I'll repossess my heart and love again
I'll take back my heart and find love again
I still dream of you each night and long to hold you tight
Although I dream of you and want to be close to you, I know I need to move on
And I can't even get you off my mind
I can't stop thinking about you, even though I know I need to move on
True love is hard to find and you never wanted mine
It's difficult to find true love and unfortunately, you never wanted mine
I'll repossess my heart and love again
I'll take back my heart and try to find love again
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Written by: YANDELL
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