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.
Searching
Kitty Wells Lyrics
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Searching, looking for someone like you
Dreaming, in all my dreams I dream that someday
I'd find
Someone like you
Other loves have come my way
But they were not for me
Don't ever set me free
'Cause I've been searching
I've spent a lifetime, darling
Searching, looking for someone just like you
Other loves have come my way
But they were not for me
Tell me that you're here to stay
Don't ever set me free
'Cause I've been searching
I've spent a lifetime, darling, searching
Looking for someone just like you
The song "Searching" by Kitty Wells talks about the search for a true, everlasting love. The singer expresses her desire for someone special, someone she has been dreaming of her entire life. Despite having encountered other loves along the way, none of them have been the one she has been searching for. She pleads for assurance from her lover that their union will not end or be broken, for she has already spent a lifetime searching for someone just like them.
The lyrics of "Searching" evoke a sense of longing and desperation for love, which is a universal human experience. The singer's voice is filled with emotion, as she conveys the depth of her yearning and disappointment, having encountered disappointments before. In the chorus, she reiterates the title of the song, emphasizing the fact that she has been searching for so long.
Overall, "Searching" is a powerful and poignant song that speaks to the soul. It captures the essence of the human desire for love, companionship, and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Searching, I've spent a lifetime, darling
I have been looking for a long time for someone like you
Searching, looking for someone like you
I am looking for someone who is exactly like you
Dreaming, in all my dreams I dream that someday
In all my dreams, I dream of finding someone like you
I'd find someone like you
I hope to find someone exactly like you
Other loves have come my way
I have had other relationships
But they were not for me
But those relationships did not work out
Tell me that you're here to stay
Assure me that you are committed to our relationship
Don't ever set me free
Don't leave me, don't end this relationship
'Cause I've been searching
I have been looking for someone like you
I've spent a lifetime, darling, searching
I have dedicated my entire life to finding someone like you
Looking for someone just like you
I am searching for a person who is exactly like you
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Written by: MURPHY M. MADDUX
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Lyrics
Searching, I've spent a lifetime, darling
Searching, looking for someone like you
Dreaming, in all my dreams I dream that someday
I'd find
Someone like you
Other loves have come my way
But they were not for me
Tell me that you're here to stay
Don't ever set me free
'Cause I've been searching
I've spent a lifetime, darling
Searching, looking for someone just like you
Other loves have come my way
But they were not for me
Tell me that you're here to stay
Don't ever set me free
'Cause I've been searching
I've spent a lifetime, darling, searching
Looking for someone just like you
Wayne Brasler
One of the greatest country records ever made and, strangely, a lot of people never even heard it. Here she is doing it live, a totally natural talent, never any pretense, just straight and simple from the heart.
Depriece Bradford
I just heard however, its been on repeat since the first listen. So simple yet meaningful. šŗš²
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I'm a 25-year-old guy who appreciates the music of this pioneering Queen. She's a true legend in country music imo
Ćderson Luciano
I'm 29 and I also appreciate her music here in Brazil. š
Joe
Iām 23
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Taylor Swift who? lol just kidding š¬
Colleen Rogers
Her era of country music was and still is the best. BTW I am 60 can still recognize the greats.
Joe
@Colleen Rogers where you from?
Adam Eaby
The best song I've heard from an apple commercial
Tetsoo
I like the Denzel Curry one as well