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.
The Blues Ain't Workin' on Me
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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Must be a smile
There's a new direction in my life and I can't wait to see
Where it takes me
I'm no longer lost in the past,
Even my troubles just roll off my back
[Chorus]
Can't put the hurt in my heart
Baby, love is lettin' me know I'm finally free
And 'cause of you I'll always be
No, the blues ain't workin' on me
Anytime the sun would start to shine,
Some dark cloud would come around and start raining down
Since I found the shelter of your arms
I don't feel the rain no more so let it pour
Might be times when we lose our way
But I know tomorrow I'm still gonna say
[Chorus]
In Loretta Lynn's song "The Blues Ain't Workin' on Me," the lyrics convey a sense of newfound happiness and liberation from past troubles. The opening lines suggest that the singer has a smile on her face, a expression she hasn't seen in a while, indicating a positive change in her life. She mentions a new direction in her life, expressing anticipation and eagerness to see where it will take her. This suggests that she has moved on from the past and is embracing a more positive outlook.
The chorus emphasizes that the blues no longer affect the singer. She states that old memories cannot bring hurt to her heart anymore because love has set her free. The presence of her lover has brought her a sense of solace and comfort, shielding her from the negative emotions that used to cloud her life. The lyrics suggest that even if they face challenges or lose their way at times, the singer knows that she will always be free from the blues and will continue to express her happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a new expression on my face I ain't seen in quite a while
I am wearing a smile on my face after a long time
Must be a smile
The new expression on my face is indeed a smile
There's a new direction in my life and I can't wait to see
I am excited to see where the new direction in my life leads me
Where it takes me
I am curious about the outcomes of this new direction
I'm no longer lost in the past
I have moved on from dwelling in the past
Even my troubles just roll off my back
Even my problems no longer affect me deeply
No the blues ain't workin' on me, those old memories
I am not affected by sadness or nostalgia, or by the memories of the past
Can't put the hurt in my heart
My heart is no longer vulnerable to emotional pain
Baby, love is lettin' me know I'm finally free
The love I have received has made me realize that I am finally free from emotional burdens
And 'cause of you I'll always be
Because of you, my freedom from emotional distress will be everlasting
Anytime the sun would start to shine
Whenever things started to get better for me
Some dark cloud would come around and start raining down
A negative event or circumstance would occur, ruining the positive moments
Since I found the shelter of your arms
Since I found comfort and protection in your embrace
I don't feel the rain no more so let it pour
I no longer let negative experiences affect me, so I can handle them without worry
Might be times when we lose our way
There may be instances when we feel lost or unsure of our path
But I know tomorrow I'm still gonna say
However, I am confident that even during those times, I will remain steadfast and hopeful
No, the blues ain't workin' on me
I am unaffected by sadness or melancholy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAPIRO, TEREN
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bjørn idar Fedje
she is one of the best singers in the world, i been to concerts with tanya . and lonestar in norway, and i been listen to conty since i was borned