In 1985, Kristofferson joined fellow country artists Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash in forming the country music supergroup The Highwaymen, and formed a key creative force in the outlaw country music movement that eschewed the Nashville music machine in favor of independent songwriting and producing. In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. As an actor, he is known for his roles in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), Blume in Love (1973), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), A Star Is Born (1976) (which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor), Convoy (1978), Heaven's Gate (1980) and Blade (1998).
Kristofferson has said that he would like the first three lines of Leonard Cohen's "Bird on the Wire" on his tombstone:
Like a bird on the wire
Like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free
Put It Off Until Tomorrow
Kris Kristofferson Lyrics
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You say our love is over that you have found another
You say you're goin' away but leave me tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
You've hurt me enough today I can't believe the words you say
I must accept the fact you won't be coming back
So stay just one more day loneliness isn't far away
Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
Kris Kristofferson's song "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" is a melancholic ballad about a relationship that has come to an end. The singer pleads with their partner to delay their departure, insisting that they have hurt them enough already. The pain of the breakup is evident in the lyrics, which express a sense of resignation to the fact that the relationship is over and acceptance that the partner will not be returning.
The chorus of the song, "Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today," captures the sense of desperation and helplessness that the singer feels. They are unable to change the course of events, and all that remains is to delay the inevitable separation for just one more day. The lyrics convey a sense of emotional turmoil and heartbreak, as the singer grapples with the end of their relationship.
Overall, Kris Kristofferson's "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" is a poignant reflection on the pain and anguish of a failed relationship. The song captures the sense of loss and regret that accompanies such an event, and speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
Delay dealing with the consequences of your actions because you have caused enough pain and hurt already.
You say our love is over that you have found another
You claim that our relationship is finished because you have found someone else to be with.
You say you're goin' away but leave me tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
You inform me of your intention to leave, but not before causing more pain and suffering.
You've hurt me enough today I can't believe the words you say
Your actions and words have caused me so much pain that I cannot trust what you say anymore.
I must accept the fact you won't be coming back
I need to come to terms with the reality that you will not be returning to our relationship.
So stay just one more day loneliness isn't far away
Please stay with me for one more day because the thought of being alone is too much to bear right now.
Put it off until tomorrow oh oh you've hurt me enough today
Delay dealing with the pain you have caused until tomorrow because it is too much to handle today.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILL OWENS, DOLLY PARTON
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Linda Dix
Loved that one 2 of the best in the whole country!!!!!
teriw56
Dolly is anointed
Dag R. Johnsen
A beautiful song. Originally Dolly recorded it with Bill Phillips in the 60s.
DrAlexandraBrooks
Dolly... what a terrific songwriter and all round entertainer. Such a well constructed tune she wrote with her Uncle Bill Owens. Love it! Kris is too cute for comfort as well!
Mostly Brenda
DrAlexandraBrooks On a sad note, Bill Owens was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a couple of years ago. He is the third person in Dolly's family to have the disease. Her mother and another uncle are the other two. So far though, none of the children ( and Dolly is one of twelve!) have been diagnosed with it.
DrAlexandraBrooks
Awww... that's a shame. I didn't know about that. It seems to touch most families these days. Such an insidious disease. I have been helping out looking after my cousin's mother-in-law with the disease this Summer. It's a baffling, trifling, malady if there ever was one. A thief of the highest order. Robs everything but your soul.
Mostly Brenda
DrAlexandraBrooks NPR had an interesting story on music and Alzheimer's http://www.npr.org/2012/04/18/150891711/for-elders-with-dementia-music-sparks-great-awakenings
DrAlexandraBrooks
Wow thank you MB!!
Mostly Brenda
DrAlexandraBrooks It's worth a try. Find out what music and songs she liked as a youth and play them for her.
water faerie
The way her eyes glisten. She's gorgeous 💗