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.
She's No Angel
Kitty Wells Lyrics
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She looks like an angel with her paint and perfume
You'd like to meet her your conscience says no
Obey your conscience turn around boy and go
She's no angel she's no angel her wings are not real
She'll ruin your life it's your heart she can steal
She'll tell you tales to bring tears to your eyes
You think if only she could your own
You'd be more contented than a king on his throne
You'd better not trust her it's wrong if you'd do
She's broken many hearts and she'll break your too
She's no angel she's no angel...
Kitty Wells's song She's No Angel is a cautionary tale about a woman who may look like an angel, but is anything but one. The first stanza sets the scene in a bar where the woman in question is located. The singer acknowledges that there is something intriguing about her, but also warns himself against pursuing her. The second stanza is where the message of the song becomes apparent. The singer reveals that this woman is not at all what she seems. Her wings are not real, a metaphor that implies that she is not the pristine and virtuous person that she appears to be. The chorus, which repeats that she is no angel and accuses her of being a heartbreaker, reinforces this message. Finally, in the last stanza, the singer speaks directly to himself or to anyone else who may be in his position, now that they have been warned. He emphasizes that it would be wrong to trust her, saying that she has already broken many hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
You see her there at the bar cross the room
You notice a woman at the bar from a distance.
She looks like an angel with her paint and perfume
Her appearance is attractive and pleasing, almost angelic.
You'd like to meet her your conscience says no
You feel an urge to approach her, but your inner voice warns you against it.
Obey your conscience turn around boy and go
It is best to listen to your conscience, avoid her, and leave.
She's no angel she's no angel her wings are not real
This woman is not virtuous as she appears; she's deceiving and not an angel at all.
She'll ruin your life it's your heart she can steal
This woman will ruin your life and steal your heart.
She'll tell you tales to bring tears to your eyes
She'll deceive you with her words and evoke your emotions to manipulate you.
So don't you believe them for they're only lies
Her stories are fictional, and you should not trust her words.
You think if only she could your own
You imagine being in a romantic relationship with her.
You'd be more contented than a king on his throne
You predict that being with her would bring immense happiness and satisfaction.
You'd better not trust her it's wrong if you'd do
It's wrong to trust her as she has a history of betrayal and heartbreak.
She's broken many hearts and she'll break your too
She has betrayed and destroyed many hearts before, and she'll do the same to you.
She's no angel she's no angel...
The woman is not who she claims to be; she's cunning, and her angelic façade is fake.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: J ARNOLD, WANDA LEE BALLMAN
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sueforsoftails
I'm so glad to hear this on youtube. Really brings back lots of memories.
Shelia Shuck
Loved it all my life and thought I forgot the words but as soon as she started singing, I knew every word. My mom used to sing this with her sisters and play the records so all of us kids learned it. Still beautiful to this day.
wayne wilson
This music by far surpasses anything thats out there today.
Barbara Wallace
You better believe it!
helen main
Pure country,thank you for sharing this real music.
shineforjesuschrist
beautiful vocals!
learningf
`Kitty will ALWAYS be a `STAR`and will shine in our lives forever. One of our most cherished talents. To be LOVED forever.
Margaret Grimes
I 've been covering this song done as in the style of red allen ,time to re-learn it as this is great
Sandra Bachand
This is the lady that Truely started paving the way for women. thank you Chip
Mary Craig
Love Kitty's singing