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 Letter
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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And she said I've got a favor to ask of ye and I said all right what is it
And she said you know you always told me
If I ever needed any help just to ask you and you'd help me
And I said yeah I remember and she said
Well there's this fellow that I've been going with
And I just found out that he's been slipping around me
And tell me that you miss me and that you still love me
That he may find it and it might greed it
And it might make him jealous and I might not lose it
And I said OK I'll write you the letter
Dear sweetheart just a line to let you know
That I still think about ye and I still love you so
I remember your kisses and every time you held me tight
But most of all I remember the good times that we had each night
Dear sweetheart if you're lonely just let me know
For you're still my one and only and I still love you so
I'm gonna close for now sweetheart and try to go on without you
But don't forget I'll always love you no matter what you do
So now I've written the letter the way you've asked me to
And I hope it makes him jealous the way you want it to
For I've told you I still love you and I want to be with you
But you know sweetheart the saddest part I'm not pretending for I still do
The song "The Letter" by Loretta Lynn is a beautifully written and delivered ballad that narrates the story of a woman who was recently approached by her ex-girlfriend. The singer in the song meets her ex-girlfriend after a long spell of separation, and she asks her for a considerable favor. The woman requests the singer to write her a letter, claiming it would make her new man jealous and hopefully put an end to his infidelity. In the letter, the singer writes to her ex-girlfriend about how she still loves her and thinks about her even though they have separated.
The song's narrative is a reflection of the elements of love and human emotions, even with distance and separation. The singer's willingness to help her ex-girlfriend, even after so much time has elapsed since their relationship ended, portrays the honest and emotional manner of the song. The letter that the singer writes to her ex-girlfriend is powerful, beautiful, and moving, and it is a testament to the love that still exists between them.
In conclusion, "The Letter" by Loretta Lynn is an incredibly emotional song that reflects on the human emotions of love, separation, and longing. The song's narrative formulates the ideals of love and highlights the importance of human connections even after relationships end.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I saw her for the first time since she left me
Loretta sees her ex for the first time and is promptly reminded of their past
And she said I've got a favor to ask of ye and I said all right what is it
Her ex asks her for a favor and she agrees to listen to her request
And she said you know you always told me
The ex reminds Loretta of something she said in the past
If I ever needed any help just to ask you and you'd help me
Loretta made a promise to her ex that she would help her if ever she needed it
And I said yeah I remember and she said
Loretta confirms she remembers the promise
Well there's this fellow that I've been going with
The ex tells Loretta about a man she has been dating
And I just found out that he's been slipping around me
The ex learned that her boyfriend had been cheating on her
And I thought that maybe if you'd write me a letter
The ex asks Loretta for a favor, to write her a letter
And tell me that you miss me and that you still love me
The ex asks Loretta to write that she still loves her and misses her
That he may find it and it might greed it
The ex hopes her boyfriend finds the letter and becomes envious
And it might make him jealous and I might not lose it
The ex hopes the letter will make her boyfriend jealous and she will not lose him
And I said OK I'll write you the letter
Loretta agrees to write the letter as requested
Dear sweetheart just a line to let you know
The letter begins with a formal greeting
That I still think about ye and I still love you so
Loretta tells her ex that she still loves her and thinks about her
I remember your kisses and every time you held me tight
Loretta reminisces about the past and the physical touch of her ex
But most of all I remember the good times that we had each night
Loretta cherishes the memories of their good times together
Dear sweetheart if you're lonely just let me know
Loretta offers her help if her ex is feeling lonely
For you're still my one and only and I still love you so
Loretta reiterates her love and emotional attachment to her ex
I'm gonna close for now sweetheart and try to go on without you
Loretta concludes the letter and says she will try to move on
But don't forget I'll always love you no matter what you do
Loretta reassures her ex that she will always love her
So now I've written the letter the way you've asked me to
Loretta informs her ex that she has written the letter as requested
And I hope it makes him jealous the way you want it to
Loretta expresses hope that the letter will have the desired effect
For I've told you I still love you and I want to be with you
Loretta reminds her ex of the confession of love in the letter
But you know sweetheart the saddest part I'm not pretending for I still do
Loretta reveals her true feelings, that she still loves her ex and it is not an act
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES HANEY, CONWAY TWITTY
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@jackreeves4685
One of the best duets ever & one of my all-time favorites!!!
@clapton1337
R.I.P.Conway. Loretta Lynn is still goin strong and i recommend seeing her if you can. Her and her family put on an amazing show!
@djf2451
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every time i here this
i cry like a baby
because
it makes me think of
my gorgeous late wife
i lost to Heaven
after 33-1/2 years
@leeannecosier6651
Dear sweet heart. I love you Conway and Loretta. I've just list my darling mother in law. And she lived this song.
@coralreef3728
The Great Talk Song of 2 Great Legends ! Thanks for Very Valuable Culture Conservation.
@janicegraham9424
The greatest singers of all time.
@kathytuck4657
Greatest duo of all time
@kathytuck4657
Beautiful song
@hopeengelmann7864
Lovely !! Two of the best
Performers ever!!
@kathytuck4657
They were the greatest together fabulous