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.
Wings of a Dove
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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He sends His pure sweet love
Sign from above (sign from above )
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)
When troubles surround us, when evils come
Oh, the body grows weak (body grows weak)
And the spirit grows numb (spirit grows numb)
He sends us His love (sends us His love )
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)
On the wings of a snow white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
Sign from above (sign from above)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)
When Noah had drifted on the flood many days
He searched for land (he searched for land )
In various ways (various ways)
Troubles, he had some, but he wasn't forgotten
He sent down His love (sent down His love )
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)
On the wings of a snow white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
Sign from above (sign from above)
On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)
On the wings of a snow white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A Sign from above (sign from above)
On the wings of a -
In Loretta Lynn's song "Wings of a Dove," the lyrics speak to the notion that when we are faced with troubles and evil, our human bodies and spirits may become weakened and numbed. However, the song suggests that God does not forget us in those moments and sends us His love. This love is likened to being carried on the wings of a snow-white dove, which is a biblical reference to a sign of peace and purity.
The lyrics also make reference to the baptism of Jesus in which he was baptized in the usual way, and God blessed His son by sending him His love on the wings of a dove. Therefore, the song touches on themes of faith, hope, and love being carried by the divine presence. The pure and tranquil imagery of a dove carrying God's love reinforces the idea of peace and purity when we are faced with trials and hardships.
Overall, the song provides a message of comfort and reassurance that no matter the difficulties we face, we will always be guided by the divine love and protection of God.
Line by Line Meaning
When troubles surround us, when evils come
During times of distress or misfortune
The body grows weak
It takes a physical toll on us
The spirit grows numb
Our emotional state becomes numb and unresponsive
When these things beset us, God doesn't forget us
God does not abandon us during difficult times
He sends us His love
God provides love and comfort
On the wings of a snow-white dove
God's love arrives as a pure and gentle message
He sends His pure sweet love
God provides a love that is sincere and kind
A sign from above
God's love is a divine and meaningful message
When Jesus went down through the river that day
Refers to the biblical story of Jesus' baptism
Well, he was baptized in the usual way
Jesus' baptism was a customary ritual
And when it was done
After the baptism was complete
God blessed His son
God bestowed a special blessing upon Jesus
He sent him His love
God showed His love and support for Jesus
On the wings of a snow-white dove
God's love for Jesus was delivered in a gentle and pure way
He sends His pure sweet love
God's love for Jesus was genuine and kind
A sign from above
The delivery of God's love was divine and significant
On the wings of a snow-white dove
God sent His love in a gentle and pure way
He sends His pure sweet love
God provides sincere and kind love
A sign from above
God's love is a divine and meaningful message
On the wings of a dove
The notion that God's love is being sent and delivered
Lyrics © LARRICK MUSIC CO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Ferguson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@williamrobinson257
For Loretta Lynn RIP may your songs always bring happiness to everyone everywhere because you have left me in a great spirit of Gods promises of His Sweet love. And I am proud to be a cool miners grandson.
@ninabeattie9335
this song we sang at school and at home when I was small 70,s
@talkingboutmygirl
I love this song and Loretta does it great!
@janetcarrick9009
As always
@lorettalynn3065
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@hortensesmith3457
so beautiful and powerful words is all about the wing of a dove into the city of God bless you abundantly
@matthewallen5189
I love this song great song Loretta Lynn sing on
@06chelseabby
Love this song 13 years olds and love 70s music
@lorettalynn3065
Hi there
Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years.
It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my YouTube channel and checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏💖💕..
@kyunghoonkim9314
Wings of dove in her fantastic voice address a stream of love in this earth contaminated with the hates, fight, bad talks and worse. We could struggle to depress evils and induce abundant loves God wingly give us of.