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.
Slowly
Kitty Wells Lyrics
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Writer Al Horn
Slowly dying, slowly dying, our love can't live for very long
You keep lying, alibiing, ev'ryone can see there's something wrong
(Chorus:)
Used to be we were together ev'rywhere we went
Slowly dying, slowly dying
That's not the way true love was meant
Slowly dying, slowly dying, chances of the dreams we had are dim
You're ungrateful, so unfaithful, killing a love with ways of sin
Repeat chorus
The lyrics of Kitty Wells's song “Slowly Dying” talk about a relationship that is on the verge of breaking down. The song expresses the pain of someone who has given their all in a relationship but is getting nothing in return. The singer is aware that their love is dying, and they can see it in the way their partner is acting towards them. The initial trust and faith in the relationship have eroded over time, and the couple is now left with lies and alibis. The cheating partner neglects the singer, and the love that they once shared is dwindling away. The chorus of the song underlines the sadness of a love that is dying slowly, with no hope of revival. The singer reminisces fondly about the time they spent together, wondering where their partner is and how they spend their time.
The song delivers a strong message about the betrayal and heartbreak that occurs when someone is unfaithful in a relationship. The verse of the song also highlights the ungratefulness of the partner, who refuses to recognize the efforts of the singer to keep the relationship alive. The love between the two was once strong, but now it is dying, and the chances of rekindling it are dim. This emotional ballad perfectly captures the heartache that is inflicted when someone's love is not respected.
Line by Line Meaning
Slowly dying, slowly dying, our love can't live for very long
Our love is gradually fading away because it cannot sustain itself.
You keep lying, alibiing, ev'ryone can see there's something wrong
You are constantly making excuses and trying to cover up the fact that something is wrong with our relationship.
(Chorus:)
Refrain
Used to be we were together ev'rywhere we went
We used to be inseparable and always went everywhere together.
Now I wonder where you are and how your time is spent
Now I am unsure of your whereabouts and how you spend your time.
Slowly dying, slowly dying
Our love is slowly withering away.
That's not the way true love was meant
This is not the way true love is supposed to be.
Slowly dying, slowly dying, chances of the dreams we had are dim
Our chances of achieving the dreams we had together are fading away gradually.
You're ungrateful, so unfaithful, killing a love with ways of sin
You are not appreciative and you have been unfaithful, which is destroying our love with sinful ways.
Repeat chorus
Refrain
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