Lynn was born in Butcher Hollow, Van Lear, Kentucky in 1932. According to Songfacts, Loretta Lynn's superstar Country career started in 1960 when she recorded " I'm a Honky Tonk Girl " as her debut single. The song was a minor hit, climbing to #14 on Billboard's C&W Chart. By the late 1960s she had begun picking up various Female Vocalist of the Year trophies and in 1972 the singer became the first woman in history to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year trophy. Lynn dominated the Country charts throughout the rest of the decade and has continued to record hit records through the ensuing years. Her 50th anniversary year began with the award of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement on January 31, 2010.
Lynn released over 70 albums. She is the sister of country singer Crystal Gayle (born in Paintsville, Kentucky) and Peggy Sue, and is a cousin of Patty Loveless. Her father was a coal miner in Van Lear. Her biography was made into the 1980 film, Coal Miner's Daughter.
Everything It Takes
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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But the only way she can get a man is steal
I don't know if I should tell you this or not
She's got everything it takes to take everything you've got
And when she takes you she's taken everything that I've got, too
She's had a million old flames so to her you're nothing new
She's cold as ice but you still think she's hot
She turned you on and then you turned on me
I'm more of a woman than she'll ever be
To me, she ain't nothing but to her, that's a lot
She's got everything it takes to take everything you've got
And when she takes you she's taking everything that I've got too
She's had a million old flames so to her you're nothing new
She's cold as ice but you still think she's hot
She's got everything it takes to take everything you've got
She's got everything it takes to take everything you've got
The lyrics to Loretta Lynn and Elvis Costello's collaboration, "Everything it Takes," paint a picture of a woman who is jealous and angry about another woman trying to steal her man. The singer starts by admitting that she loves her man more than the other woman ever could, but that the other woman has a way of stealing men. The singer is unsure if she should even tell her man about the other woman's intentions, but ultimately warns that this woman has everything it takes to take everything he's got.
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer continues to warn the man about the other woman's tactics, stating that she's had many old flames before him and is cold-hearted despite appearing attractive. The singer asserts that she is a better woman for him than the other woman could ever be, but realizes that to him, the other woman appears to be a lot. The song concludes with a repetition of the warning that this other woman has everything it takes to take everything the man's got.
Overall, "Everything it Takes" is a cautionary tale about jealousy and possessiveness in romantic relationships. The underlying message seems to be that while it's natural to feel jealous and protective over a partner, it's important not to let that jealousy consume you or drive a wedge between you and your loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you more than she ever will
I have stronger feelings for you than she does
But the only way she can get a man is steal
She has to resort to stealing someone else's man to find a partner
I don't know if I should tell you this or not
I am unsure if I should reveal this information to you
She's got everything it takes to take everything you've got
She possesses all of the skills and traits necessary to completely drain you of your resources
And when she takes you she's taken everything that I've got, too
If she is able to take you away from me, she will also take away everything that I have invested in our relationship
She's had a million old flames so to her you're nothing new
She has been with many partners in the past and does not view you as anything new or special
She's cold as ice but you still think she's hot
Despite her personality being cold and unfeeling, you still find her attractive
She turned you on and then you turned on me
She enticed you and caused you to betray me
I'm more of a woman than she'll ever be
I possess qualities and traits that make me a better partner than she could ever be
To me, she ain't nothing but to her, that's a lot
I do not view her as anything special, but she takes pride in the power she holds over others
She's got everything it takes to take everything you've got
She possesses all of the skills and traits necessary to completely drain you of your resources
And when she takes you she's taking everything that I've got too
If she is able to take you away from me, she will also take away everything that I have invested in our relationship
She's had a million old flames so to her you're nothing new
She has been with many partners in the past and does not view you as anything new or special
She's cold as ice but you still think she's hot
Despite her personality being cold and unfeeling, you still find her attractive
She's got everything it takes to take everything you've got
She possesses all of the skills and traits necessary to completely drain you of your resources
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Loretta Lynn, Todd Snider
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Canal Pouco Recurso
I love you more than she ever will
But the only way she can get a man is steal
I don't know if I should tell you this or not
She's got everything it takes
To take everything you've got
And when she takes you
She's takin' everything that I've got too
She's had a million old flames
So to her you're nothin' new
She's cold as ice
But you still think she's hot
She's got everything it takes
To take everything you've got
She turned you on
And then you turned on me
I'm more of a women
Than she'll ever be
To me she ain't nothin'
But to her that's a lot
She's got everything it takes
To take everything you've got
And when she takes you
She's takin' everything that I've got too
She's had a million old flames
So to her you're nothing new
She's cold as ice
But you still think she's hot
She's got everything it takes
To take everything you've got
She's got everything it takes
To take everything you've got
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“EVERYTHING IT TAKES” TRACK INFO
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Lay Me Down
LORETTA LYNN

Full Circle (2016)LORETTA LYNN
1. Whispering Sea Introduction
2. Whispering Sea
3. Secret Love
4. Who's Gonna Miss Me?
5. Black Jack David
6. Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven
7. Always on My Mind
8. Wine Into Water
9. In The Pines
10. Band of Gold
11. Fist City
12. I Never Will Marry
13. Everything it Takes
14. Lay Me Down
Zeynep Sıla Karataş
I don't know if Ms. Lynn can read this but I hope she can. I'm from Turkey and I'm a country listener for 2 years. When I was in first class at high school I started playing guitar and that's how I met country. First songs I played with my guitar were Loretta Lynn songs. She, her songs, her story mean so so so much to me. She's one of the cutest, lovliest, prettiest and wisest people I know. I try to teach people what country really is and it's not something to make fun of. I love you Ms. Lynn, so much!! All my best wishes are with you. I can't wait to hold your new album in my hands. 💞💞💞👑👑👑
Zeynep Sıla Karataş
+Gene Kirby 😇😇
Gene Kirby
Awesome that you appreciate a legend!
Zeynep Sıla Karataş
Thank yoouu😂😇
louie
+Zeynep Sıla Karataş I must compliment on your English, and sentence structure. Why shoot dem dog gone words are put together bettern' mine.
JK
Zeynep Sıla Karataş
+Martin Ward i hope she can read i don't need a reply 😊
Andrioux
Her voice! That voice! What a voice!
Janet Morrissette
Lorre ta is still the queen of country.😴 god bless this lady
EDITH SYMMANS
Loretta Lyn may be in her later years of life but man can she sing up a huge storm with this awesome voice of her's that way out shines singers half her age and younger.....
Lady has the greatest female voice ever in my opinion... Great to see Loretta doing it her own way and this is a very long awaited album, only wish my Mom were here to see it.
Jim Hambleton
83 and still sounds good!