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.
Trouble On The Line
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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We've got a bad connection on our minds
Communications one thing we never seem to find
Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line
All I get is static when we're talkin'
You say my line is out of order all the time
We have nothin' left in common
Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line
There's trouble on the line
From your heart to mine
Oh Lord I'm sorry but we're not gettin through
The storm keeps gettin' worse
Lord, we might as well quit tryin'
Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line
Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line
The storm keeps gettin' worse
Lord, we might as well quit tryin'
Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line
Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line
In Loretta Lynn’s song Trouble On The Line, the singer laments a communication breakdown in her relationship. She and her partner are unable to find common ground, and the connection between them is plagued by interference and static. As much as she tries to understand what he is saying, she cannot make sense of his words. Their minds are out of sync and they cannot seem to find a way to connect. Lynn’s lyrics convey a sense of exasperation and helplessness as she acknowledges that there is “trouble on the line.” Despite her apologies, she knows that the storm keeps getting worse and that they might as well quit trying.
The song beautifully captures the frustration of trying to communicate when the channel between two people is obstructed. Lynn’s lyrics also suggest that some relationships never quite find their footing, and that the best thing to do might be to accept that there is a gap that cannot be bridged. The song offers a poignant reminder that communication is not just about words, but also about how we make meaning together, and that sometimes even the most heartfelt apologies cannot eradicate the interference that lies between two hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't understand a word your sayin'
I'm having trouble comprehending what you're saying.
We've got a bad connection on our minds
Our thoughts and ideas are not aligned with each other.
Communications one thing we never seem to find
We struggle with communicating effectively with each other.
Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line
I apologize, but there's an issue in our relationship that we need to address.
All I get is static when we're talkin'
I only hear noise when we try to have a conversation.
You say my line is out of order all the time
You believe my thoughts and opinions are not valid or correct.
We have nothin' left in common
We don't share similar interests or beliefs anymore.
Your thoughts are not like mine
We have different perspectives on things.
There's trouble on the line
Our relationship is experiencing difficulties.
From your heart to mine
The issue in our relationship is affecting us emotionally.
Oh Lord I'm sorry but we're not gettin through
I apologize, but we cannot seem to resolve our problems.
The storm keeps gettin' worse
The problems in our relationship are becoming more severe over time.
Lord, we might as well quit tryin'
We may need to give up on trying to salvage our relationship.
Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line
I am remorseful, but we cannot ignore the issues in our relationship.
Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line
I regret to say that our relationship is facing significant difficulties in communication and emotional connection.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LORETTA LYNN, O. V. LYNN
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Alex Townsend
Whole album is damn fantastic!!! One of the best of the 2000's. Thank you Jack White!!!!
Remington Riders
The LL/Jack White collaboration is one of the greatest... Everything great about Loretta with an entirely new sound.
pappymcdamnit
Why arent there more views on this? This is some of the greatest music ever produced, and by one of the greatest American singers that has ever lived
Beth Ewalt
Crying, crying, crying, Loretta was a queen, laid it down for all the women that came after in this genre of music, so relevant and was relevant, God bless you lorettie
Space Alien Jesus
I can't believe how good this is..i hope more artist come out with the traditional style..it has been missed.
Bobthehuntsman
RIP Loretta Lynn .. your music lasts forever
Noah Brown
Love this song so much! 🥰 Just wish it was twice as long..
Arla Abrell
Loretta came up in the time of radio stations usually refusing to play any songs that were over 3 minutes, so she kept most of her songs under that 3 minute mark. lots of artists of that time period did the same thing in order to get that important radio play.
Casey Henry
Close your eyes and you'd think this was recorded in the 60's. love it!
Linda Williams
Love Loretta Lynn and her music