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.
Lovin' What Your Lovin' Does To Me
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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My heart was at a standstill
Your touch shook it up
You made me see what I've missed
Now I can't get enough
I fit so right in your world
You set my heart on go
Lord, our love would melt the snow
Our love is hotter than the fire that swept Chicago
Deeper than the Gulf of Mexico
Sweeter than the sugarcane way down in Louisiana
Here with you is where I want to be
I'm lovin' what your lovin' does to me
Your love struck me
Like a bolt out of the blue
The first thing that I knew
I was givin' it all to you
You make it happen
Whenever I'm with you
The longest day of summer
Couldn't warm me like you do
Our love is stronger than the winds that hit Biloxi
Taller than the hills of Tennessee
More movin' than the earthquakes that shake up California
Here with you is where I want to be
I'm loving what your lovin' does to me
The lyrics of Loretta Lynn's song Lovin' What Your Lovin' Does To Me is a testament of how love can transform a person's life. The song shows the impact of love on the heart and soul of the singer. The first stanza talks about how the singer's heart was stagnant before she met her lover. With her touch, the lover shook her heart, and she started seeing life in a different way. She feels like she has missed a lot, and now that she has her lover, she can't get enough of his love. The second stanza reveals how the singer feels like she fits perfectly in her lover's world because he set her heart to move forward. Even on the coldest day of winter, their love would melt the snow because it's strong and powerful.
The third stanza compares their love to hotter things like the fire that swept Chicago, a deeper Gulf of Mexico, and sugarcane from Louisiana. She doesn't want to be anywhere else but with her lover because his love is everything she needs in life. The next two stanzas talk about how their love is stronger than the winds that hit Biloxi, taller than the hills of Tennessee, and more moving than earthquakes in California. The singer is letting the listener know that she is so in love with her partner, and she wants to spend the rest of her life with him. The lyrics are empowering, revealing how love can change a person's outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart was at a standstill
Before you, my heart was stagnant and lifeless.
Your touch shook it up
Your touch brought me back to life and awakened my heart.
You made me see what I've missed
You opened my eyes to all the love and joy that I was missing out on.
Now I can't get enough
I am addicted to the love and happiness that you give me.
I fit so right in your world
Being with you feels natural and effortless.
You set my heart on go
You give me the courage and enthusiasm to pursue my dreams.
On the coldest day of winter
Even in the hardest times, our love keeps me warm.
Lord, our love would melt the snow
Our love is so powerful that it could overcome any obstacle.
Our love is hotter than the fire that swept Chicago
Our passion and love for each other burns brighter than any disaster.
Deeper than the Gulf of Mexico
Our love is profound and limitless, like the depths of the ocean.
Sweeter than the sugarcane way down in Louisiana
Our love is deliciously sweet and satisfying, like the sugarcane fields of Louisiana.
Here with you is where I want to be
Being with you is my home and my ultimate desire.
I'm lovin' what your lovin' does to me
I am grateful for the positive impact that your love has on my life.
Your love struck me
Your love hit me like a powerful force of nature that I couldn't resist.
Like a bolt out of the blue
Your love came unexpectedly, but it was exactly what I needed.
The first thing that I knew
I knew from the very beginning that I wanted to be with you.
I was givin' it all to you
I was willing to give you my heart and soul from the start.
You make it happen
You inspire and motivate me to achieve greatness.
Whenever I'm with you
Being in your presence gives me a sense of peace and comfort.
The longest day of summer
Even in perfect conditions, nothing compares to the warmth and love that you give me.
Couldn't warm me like you do
Your love has the power to warm and comfort me in a way that nothing else can.
Our love is stronger than the winds that hit Biloxi
Our love can withstand any obstacle or challenge that comes our way.
Taller than the hills of Tennessee
Our love is grand and majestic, like the hills of Tennessee.
More movin' than the earthquakes that shake up California
Our love is dynamic and full of energy, like the earthquakes that shake up California.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JANE S. CROUCH, TONI DAE
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