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.
It's Only Make Believe
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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They think you really care
But myself I can't deceive
I know it's only make believe.
My one and only prayer is that some day you'll care,
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you.
No one will ever know how much I love you so
But it's o-only make believe.
My hopes, my dreams come true, my life I'd give for you,
My heart, a wedding ring, my all, my everything.
My heart I can't control, you rule my very soul,
My only prayer will be someday you'll care for me
But it's o-only make believe.
My one and only prayer, is that some day you'll care,
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you
No one will ever know how much I love you so
My prayers, my hopes, and my schemes, you are my every dream
But it's o-only make believe
In "It's Only Make Believe," the singers Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty are conveying a sense of heartbreak and unrequited love. The song describes a love that is one-sided and based on false pretenses. The first stanza talks about how people see them together and assume that they have a genuine connection, but the singer knows that it's all just pretend. The second stanza expresses the singer's hope that one day the person they love will reciprocate those feelings. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the love between them is only make-believe.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing and desperation from the singer. They are holding onto the belief that their love is real and hoping that someday it will be more than just a performance. The lyrics are full of references to dreams and prayers, emphasizing the singer's intense desire for a real connection.
Overall, "It's Only Make Believe" is a powerful ballad that captures the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics are emotional and relatable for anyone who has experienced similar heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
People see us everywhere
People see us together in public
They think you really care
Others believe that you genuinely care for me
But myself I can't deceive
I can't lie to myself about our relationship
I know it's only make believe.
I know that our relationship isn't real, only imagined
My one and only prayer is that some day you'll care,
My biggest desire is for you to truly love me someday
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you.
I am hoping that you are the one who can make my dreams a reality
No one will ever know how much I love you so
I keep my strong love for you hidden from others
My only prayer will be someday you'll care for me
My only wish is for you to care for me the way I do for you
But it's o-only make believe.
However, I know that this is just a fantasy
My hopes, my dreams come true, my life I'd give for you,
I am willing to give everything up just for you to love me back
My heart, a wedding ring, my all, my everything.
My heart and everything I have is yours if you would only love me
My heart I can't control, you rule my very soul,
I can't help but love you deeply and unconditionally
My only prayer will be someday you'll care for me
All I hope for is that you will eventually return my love
But it's o-only make believe.
Despite my love, I know that we only have a pretend relationship
My one and only prayer, is that some day you'll care,
My biggest wish is for you to truly love me
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you
All I want is for my fantasies to become reality with you
No one will ever know how much I love you so
My love for you is a secret I keep from others
My prayers, my hopes, and my schemes, you are my every dream
My desires and hopes all involve you as my dream partner
But it's o-only make believe
I am aware that our love is not real, just a fantasy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Conway Twitty, Jack Nance
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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❤❤❤Loretta❤❤❤ The best singer we will ever see. Such an emotional performance. I love this video. She sings this one like no other.
Tony Lang
Rest in peace Loretta🙏 Now you and Conway can get back to singing together again🙏
Paul Colli
We all miss Conway. What a voice. And what a voice by the absolutely spectacular Loretta lynn
Mikki Sievers
it's only make believe
DarthKato
She finally gets to see her old friend again. Rest in Peace Loretta. There will never be another one like you.
Lori Wilber
Beautiful woman singing a beautiful tribute!
karen devries
Nice tribute!
Love Loretta!
Blinda Farrell
She is such beautiful woman, and a voice from heaven. Always wanted to meet her, but my health took a turn..3 stroke.if I had the financial funds, I would sit with her and let her tell all her stories for sure.ove ya Miss Loretta.....
Julie MacKenzie
Great song! 👍😊👏
Ron Braswell
One of Conway Twittes best songs