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.
Lead Me On
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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But I feel the yearn to love you even though I know it's wrong
You'll have to take my hand and lead me slowly through the door
I'll be wrong in what I'm doin' I can't refuse you anymore
Lead me on and take control of how I feel
I can't do this on my own 'cause it's against my will
I need love warm and tender in a way I've never known
Lead me on and take control of how I feel
I can't do this on my own 'cause it's against my will
But I need love warm and tender in a way I've never known
If you want me I'll go with you but you'll have to lead me on
The lyrics of Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty's duet, Lead Me On, tell a story of a man struggling with his own promise not to lead someone on while feeling a powerful urge to love them. He confesses his dilemma, asking the other party to take the lead and guide him through their relationship. Despite the knowledge that what they're doing is wrong, he cannot resist their desire for each other.
The song paints a picture of a man struggling with his inner conflict, as he grapples with what he feels and what he knows is right. He yearns for a love that is warm and tender, something he's never experienced before. He acknowledges that he cannot do this on his own and needs someone to take the reins and lead him on.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt plea for guidance and direction in love, even if it goes against one's own promises or convictions. It's a testament to the power of love and how it can make us abandon all reason and control, leaving us vulnerable to the whims of our emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I made a promise that I'd never lead you on
I promised not to deceive you, but my desire to love you is overpowering and goes against my promise.
But I feel the yearn to love you even though I know it's wrong
Although I understand that loving you is not right, I'm unable to stop myself from craving your love.
You'll have to take my hand and lead me slowly through the door
I need you to guide me into this relationship because I am unable to take the lead.
I'll be wrong in what I'm doin' I can't refuse you anymore
Despite knowing that what we're doing is improper, I can't say no to you anymore.
Lead me on and take control of how I feel
Please be in charge of my emotions and lead our relationship because I am uncertain of how to proceed.
I can't do this on my own 'cause it's against my will
I can't manage this relationship on my own because it goes against what I want.
I need love warm and tender in a way I've never known
I crave a loving and gentle relationship that I have never experienced before.
If you want me I'll go with you but you'll have to lead me on
If you want me, I'll join you, but you'll need to take the reins and guide our relationship.
Lead me on and take control of how I feel
Please be in charge of my emotions and lead our relationship because I am uncertain of how to proceed.
I can't do this on my own 'cause it's against my will
I can't manage this relationship on my own because it goes against what I want.
But I need love warm and tender in a way I've never known
Despite the difficulties that may arise, I need someone to show me love and affection in a new and profound way.
If you want me I'll go with you but you'll have to lead me on
If you want me to be yours, you'll need to lead and direct this relationship, and I'll follow.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER H BROWN, ROBERT S RANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm sure glad I am old enough to remember when country was country !
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The love and respect these two had for each other made them unbeatable. May they RIP
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Unmatched talent that will never be aging. EIP LORETTA AND CONWAY
@brendabooher6683
Whenever disliked this doesn t know real country. It is one of the most beautiful songs ever wrote and sang by two of the best country duet partners ever. They were great together.
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