Her songwriting has been praised for its wit, and her technical guitar playing has also received praise (which she made light fun of in her feminist song, Not Bad for a Broad).
In 1990, she joined Christine Lavin, Megan McDonough, and Sally Fingerett to form the Four Bitchin' Babes, with whom she toured and recorded one album.
In 2005, Larkin produced La Guitara, a compilation of songs performed by female guitarists designed to answer the question, "Why are there no great female guitar players?" with the answer being that "There are–and here they are."
The Letter
Patty Larkin Lyrics
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Ain't got time for a fast train
Lonely days are gone
I'm going home
My baby wrote me a letter
I don't care how much money I got to spend
Got to get back to my baby
I'm going home
My baby wrote me a letter
I got a letter
Said my baby couldn't live without me no more
Listen mister can't you see
I got to get back to my baby
Once more
Anyway
I don't care how much I got to spend
Got to get back to my baby
Loney days are gone
I'm going home
My baby wrote me a letter
Give me a ticket for an airplane
I ain't got time to take a fast train
Lonely days are gone
I'm going home
My baby wrote me a letter
Lonley days are gone
I'm going home
My baby wrote me a letter
Lonely days are gone
My baby wrote me a letter
In Patty Larkin's song "The Letter," she tells the story of a man who has received a letter from his lover inviting him back home. The man is so eager to see his lover that he's willing to spend any amount of money to get back to her. He just can't tolerate the loneliness he's been feeling since they've been apart.
The lyrics give an insight into how powerful love can be and how being separated from the person you love can result in loneliness and unhappiness. The line "Lonely days are gone, I'm going home" shows that the man is finally happy and content now that he's on his way back to his lover.
The song's repetition of the line "My baby wrote me a letter," emphasizes the power of the written word and how a simple letter can change someone's life. The song is upbeat in sound and lyrics, matching the joyful feeling the man feels on his journey to being reunited with his lover.
Overall, "The Letter" shows how love can motivate and inspire people to take action, and how a simple act of love like writing a letter can have a significant impact on someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a ticket for an airplane
I need a plane ticket to get home to my baby as soon as possible
Ain't got time for a fast train
I am in a hurry to get back to my baby, I can't wait for a train
Lonely days are gone
I won't feel lonely anymore because I will be with my baby
I'm going home
I am returning to the place where I feel most comfortable and happy
My baby wrote me a letter
My baby expressed how much they missed me and want me to come back home
I don't care how much money I got to spend
I am willing to spend any amount of money to get back to my baby
Got to get back to my baby
It's crucial for me to go back to my baby, I can't delay it any longer
I got a letter
My baby sent me a letter, and it has convinced me to return home to them
Said my baby couldn't live without me no more
My baby made it clear that they need me, and my absence is affecting them deeply
Listen mister can't you see
This is an urgent matter, and I need your help to get back to my baby
Once more
I've been away from my baby before, and I won't let it happen again
Anyway
Despite the obstacles I may face, I am determined to get back to my baby
Lonely days are gone
My baby's letter has given me hope that I won't feel lonely anymore
My baby wrote me a letter
The letter from my baby has changed everything and convinced me to go back home
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.