Kitty Wells (born Muriel Deason on 30 August 1919 - 16 July 2012) is a coun… Read Full Bio ↴Kitty Wells (born Muriel Deason on 30 August 1919 - 16 July 2012) is a country singer from Nashville, Tennessee, known as the Queen of Country Music. During the 1950s she was the only female vocalist to consistently hit the top of the country charts and her stardom was on the same level as the biggest male vocalists of the period.

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.

Unloved Unwanted
Kitty Wells Lyrics

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Unloved unwanted I've never been so blue
I know that I should leave but I don't want to
Unloved unwanted is the life I live with you
I know that I should leave but I don't want to
I have your name I wear your ring I remember when our love was real
She's in your arms she has your heart are you contented with kisses that you steal
Unloved unwanted I've never been so blue
I know that I should leave but I don't want to

She's in your arms

Overall Meaning

, she has your heart, and the singer in Kitty Wells's song "Unloved Unwanted" is feeling neglected and unimportant in her relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and heartache as she doesn't want to leave him despite feeling unloved and unwanted. The singer has his name and wears his ring, reminding her of a time when love existed between the two. However, the current reality is that someone else has his heart and is content with the stolen kisses, leaving the singer feeling left out and alone.

The song's theme of unrequited love is prevalent in many genres of music, including country music. The lyrics express the sadness that comes with an unfulfilled relationship and the difficulty of letting go despite knowing what is best. The chorus repeats the phrase "I know that I should leave, but I don't want to," emphasizing the internal struggle and pain that the singer is experiencing. It is a powerful way to show that sometimes walking away is the right decision, but it can be the hardest one to make.

Line by Line Meaning

Unloved unwanted I've never been so blue
I feel incredibly sad and worthless because I don't receive any love or affection from you, despite being in a committed relationship.

I know that I should leave but I don't want to
Although I recognize that staying in this relationship is not healthy for me, I find it too difficult to let go of the past and envision a future without you.

Unloved unwanted is the life I live with you
I constantly feel neglected and rejected in this relationship, and it is taking a toll on my mental and emotional well-being.

I have your name I wear your ring I remember when our love was real
Despite the current state of our relationship, I still hold onto the memories of when we were truly in love and hopeful for a future together.

She's in your arms she has your heart are you contented with kisses that you steal
I am aware that you are being unfaithful to me with another woman, and I wonder if the betrayal is worth the temporary pleasure that you get from cheating.

Unloved unwanted I've never been so blue
Once again, I express the deep sadness and loneliness that I feel due to the lack of love and attention from my partner.

She's in your arms
This line emphasizes the fact that the person I love is physically embracing someone else, adding insult to injury.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRENE STANTON, WAYNE P. WALKER

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