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.
Wine Women And Song
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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You're out of misbehavin' spendin' all of your pay
On wine, women and song
While I'm a makin' bed, you're out a makin' time
You robbed my piggy bank and spent my last thin dime
On wine, women and song
You find it's comin' on to you
You see what you've done and what's good for one
It's also good for two
When you in the doghouse with the mingy old pup
You may start to thinkin' and a givin' up
Your wine, women and song
Well one of these nights you gonna come home
You find it's comin' on to you
You see what you've done and what's good for one
It's also good for two
When you in the doghouse with the mingy old pup
You may start to thinkin' and a givin' up
Your wine, women and song
The lyrics to Loretta Lynn's "Wine Women And Song" describe a common theme in country music - a cheating spouse spending all their money on vices like alcohol, women, and entertainment. The first verse describes the singer working hard at home while their partner is out spending their hard-earned money on these things. The second verse goes on to describe how this behavior is putting a strain on the relationship, with the singer being left to do all the work while their partner is off having fun. However, the song takes a turn in the third verse when the singer suggests that both partners are capable of making mistakes and being tempted by vices. Essentially, the singer is warning their partner that what goes around comes around, and they may end up in the doghouse themselves one day. In this way, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of infidelity and living without responsibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm at home a workin' and a slavin' this way
I am working hard at home to make a living.
You're out of misbehavin' spendin' all of your pay
You are not behaving and spending all your money.
On wine, women and song
You are spending your money on drinking, women, and partying.
While I'm a makin' bed, you're out a makin' time
While I am working at home, you are enjoying yourself outside.
You robbed my piggy bank and spent my last thin dime
You stole my savings and spent all my money.
On wine, women and song
You spent my money on drinking, women, and partying.
Well one of these nights you gonna come home
One of these nights, you will come home.
You find it's comin' on to you
You will realize what you have done.
You see what you've done and what's good for one
You will understand the consequences of your actions and that it impacts both of us.
It's also good for two
We both need to take responsibility for our actions.
When you in the doghouse with the mingy old pup
When you are in trouble and feeling down.
You may start to thinkin' and a givin' up
You may start to reflect on your behavior and give up your bad habits.
Your wine, women and song
Your habits of drinking, women, and partying.
Well one of these nights you gonna come home
One of these nights, you will come home.
You find it's comin' on to you
You will realize what you have done.
You see what you've done and what's good for one
You will understand the consequences of your actions and that it impacts both of us.
It's also good for two
We both need to take responsibility for our actions.
When you in the doghouse with the mingy old pup
When you are in trouble and feeling down.
You may start to thinkin' and a givin' up
You may start to reflect on your behavior and give up your bad habits.
Your wine, women and song
Your habits of drinking, women, and partying.
Lyrics © SURE - FIRE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BETTY SUE PERRY
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Joshua Ray Lancaster
Absolutely love this song
threemississippi
One of her songs I memorized way back - still love!
J.W. Gauntt
threemississippi appreciate you listening Sharon
Daniel Burns
this song went to #3 on the country charts in 1964!!!
Walisson Santos
Sensacional
Michel Lebrun
She’s great!!
William Meyer
Nice song 🎵
Károlyné Szépvölgyi
Kedves Jack!
Nagyon tetszett ez a szép dal. Csodálatos a művésznő.
Köszönöm ezt a szép élményt, Klára Szépvölgyi
J.W. Gauntt
Károlyné Szépvölgyi you're very welcome Clare, thank you for listening
John wesson
Great song Jack from the evergreen Loretta thanks for sharing