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.
You're The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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An' you're the reason I'm hangin' our clothes outside on wires
An' you're the reason our kids are ugly, little darlin'
Ah, but looks ain't everything
And money ain't everything
But, I love you just the same
An' you're the reason I never get to go to the beauty shop
You're the reason our kids are ugly, little darlin'
Oh, but looks ain't everything
And money ain't everything
But, I love you just the same
I guess that we won't ever have
Everything we need
'Cause when we get ahead
It's got another mouth to feed
An' that's the reason that my good looks and my figure's gone
An' that's the reason that I ain't got no hair to comb
An' you're the reason our kids are ugly, little darlin'
Ah but looks ain't everything
And money ain't everything
But, I love you just the same
Conway, why in the devil don't you go and shave
An' put on a clean pair of pants?
But Loretta, look at yourself
I wish you'd take them curlers out of your hair an'
An' go put on a little makeup an'
An' get out of that housecoat before supper
Ha, well, let me tell you somethin', Conway
Considerin' everything that I went through today
I look like a movie star
Uh, yeah, Ruth Cassidy
Thank you
Besides that
All of our kids took after your part of the family, anyway
Oh they did, huh? What about the one's that's bald?
Well, I guess you might say they took after me
The song "You're The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly" by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty is a humorous take on the ups and downs of a long-term relationship. The song's opening line sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as Twitty sings about being forced to drive on recapped tires due to financial constraints caused by his partner. He then goes on to list the numerous ways in which Lynn has impacted his life, from his drinking habits to his appearance. However, the chorus of the song suggests that despite these setbacks, their love for each other remains strong and unaffected.
The song can be interpreted as a satirical commentary on the ways in which many couples struggle with the little annoyances and inconveniences that come with sharing a life together. While Lynn and Twitty's quibbling may seem petty, it speaks to a universal truth about the compromises that are necessary to maintain a healthy and satisfying long-term relationship. The repetition of the phrase "looks ain't everything / And money ain't everything / But, I love you just the same" reinforces this message, suggesting that true love is not dependent on superficial qualities.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted but poignant reminder that relationships are about more than just appearances and financial stability; they are about the connections between people that endure through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the reason I'm ridin' 'round on recapped tyres
You're the reason I can't afford to buy new car tires
An' you're the reason I'm hangin' our clothes outside on walls
You're the reason I can't afford to buy a dryer and am forced to air-dry our clothes
You're the reason our kids are ugly, little darling
You're the reason our kids don't look good because of your genes
Ah, but looks ain't everything
Physical appearance is not the only thing that matters
And money ain't everything
Money alone can't buy happiness
But, I love you just the same
I still love you despite all the difficulties we face
You're the reason I changed to beer from soda pop
You're the reason I can't afford to drink anything other than beer
An' you're the reason I never get to go to the beauty shop
You're the reason I can't make time or spend money on personal grooming
I guess that we won't ever have, everything we need
We'll never have everything we need in life
'Cause when we get ahead, it's got another mouth to feed
Whenever we make progress, another mouth to feed comes along to add to our expenses
And that's the reason my good looks and my figure's gone
The reason I've lost my good looks and my figure is due to the stress and strain of raising a family
And that's the reason I ain't got no hair to comb
The reason I've lost my hair is due to the stress and strain of raising a family
Ah but looks ain't everything
Physical appearance is not the only thing that matters
And money ain't everything
Money alone can't buy happiness
But, I love you just the same
I still love you despite all the difficulties we face
Conway, why in the devil don't you gon'
Conway, why don't you go and
And shave an' put on a clean pair of pants?
Shave and wear clean clothes, please?
Loretta, look at yourself
Loretta, take a look at your appearance
I wish you'd take them curlers out of your hair
Please remove the curlers from your hair
An' go put on a little bit of make up
Put on some makeup, please
An' get out of the housecoat before supper
Change out of your housecoat before dinner
Ha well let me tell you somethin', Conway
Well, let me tell you something, Conway
Considerin' everything I went through today
Considering all the challenges I faced today
I look like a movie star
I feel like a movie star
Yeah, Ruth Cassidy
Just like Ruth Cassidy
Thank you
Thank you for noticing
Besides that
Apart from that
All of our kids took after your part of our family anyway
All of our kids inherited their looks from your side of the family
Oh they did, huh? What about the one's that's bald?
Really? What about the bald ones?
Well, I guess you might say they took after me
I suppose you could say they inherited their baldness from me
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Written by: L.E. White, Lola Dillon, Jean Fawbush
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@georgehogart461
Momma always sang this to daddy. But I was so cute then. I still am, I knew she wadnt talkin bout me. Had to be my sister.
@animallivesmatter7852
George Hogart your pic shows it ... lol
@diegodelgado9764
Da nile aint just a river in egypt
@mujahudin
Yeah definitely talking about her lol
@markscott2830
Oh calm down
@missiegold76
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@deaconbart5425
I met her back in 1982, right after Coal Miner's daughter came out. I was 18 and working at The Valley Forge Music Fair Concession stand. One of the percs was tickets to a show on your day off. The night before as she waited in the lobby, I told her I'd be seeing the show the next day and asked if I could get an autograph. She said "Sure, stop by my bus before the show"
The next day, I show up with a tour book, figuring someone would take in to her. Instead she came out and asked me if I wanted to come in for a Coke. She chatted with me for twenty minutes. Then went out and gave one heck of a show. Even said hi to me from the stage before doing Coal Miner's Daughter. One of the nicest people I ever met. RIP Ms. Lynn
@kevinjeremiahmusic
Wow, that's warms my heart!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@weefek
great story. i love history and the interconnection between people.
@magpieone9390
Man, I miss the Valley Forge Music Fair! Seen Mel Tillis, Roy Clark (who was absolutely fabulous),Nitty Gritty and more there...Saw her in Baltimore,She had a cold and You couldn't tell!My Coal Miners Daughter T-shirt from that concert is a treasure!Rest in Peace Miss Loretta,we miss you 🙏💔