She released her self-titled debut in 1987, and released "Mountain Soul II" on September 29, 2009.
Following throat surgery to repair her vocal chords, she released the album Only What I Feel in 1993 to the best reviews of her career and won multiple awards.
Patty Loveless has been one of the most popular country singers. According to her website, as of 2019 she has had 21 album releases, including 4 that went platinum and 3 that went gold, and nine #1 hits.
A Thousand Times A Day
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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I haven't had to light one yet
And it's been a year since I stopped
The same goes for alcohol
I don't touch the stuff at all
And I used to drink till I dropped
Those were tough, this is easy
And it feels so good to say
I've done it a thousand times a day
Friends said it'd take some time
To get you off my mind
They thought I'd never let you go
Well, I guess I proved them wrong
One more bad habit gone
Just like the whiskey and the smokes
Those were tough, this is easy
Well, I'm all right, yeah, I'm okay
Forgetting you is not that hard to do
I've done it a thousand times a day
I've given you up for good
Just like I said I would
The night you walked away
Forgetting you is not that hard to do
I've done it a thousand times a day
Yes, I've done it a thousand times a day
In Patty Loveless's song A Thousand Times A Day, the lyrics speak to a narrator who has successfully given up cigarettes and alcohol, two habits that were once dominating their life. The singer compares the past effort it took to quit smoking and drinking to the easy nature of forgetting about a former lover. The song seems to indicate that while the past was difficult to overcome, moving on from a former relationship has been comparatively easy. The lyrics rhyme in a way that echoes the repetitive nature of quitting habits ("tough" and "stuff," "gone" and "smokes"), and the refrain serves to reinforce the idea that forgetting about a loved one has already become a habit.
While the song's lyrics may appear simple and straightforward, they convey a powerful message about the human condition. The song acknowledges the fact that moving on can be challenging, but it can ultimately be easier than conquering other aspects of our lives. It also speaks to the importance of support, as the singer seems to have received encouragement from friends who believed it would be challenging to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave up cigarettes
I decided to quit smoking cigarettes
I haven't had to light one yet
I have been able to resist smoking cigarettes so far
And it's been a year since I stopped
I have not smoked cigarettes for a whole year
The same goes for alcohol
I also decided to stop drinking alcohol
I don't touch the stuff at all
I completely avoid drinking alcohol
And I used to drink till I dropped
I had a serious problem with alcohol in the past
Those were tough, this is easy
Quitting smoking and drinking was difficult, but getting over a broken heart is not as hard
And it feels so good to say
I am proud of myself for overcoming these bad habits
Forgetting you is not that hard to do
Moving on from our relationship is not as difficult as I thought it would be
I've done it a thousand times a day
I think about forgetting you constantly and it is becoming easier
Friends said it'd take some time
My friends told me it would take a while to get over you
To get you off my mind
To stop thinking about you constantly
They thought I'd never let you go
They believed I would never be able to move on from our relationship
Well, I guess I proved them wrong
But I showed them that I am able to let go of you
One more bad habit gone
Moving past our relationship is like getting rid of another bad habit
Just like the whiskey and the smokes
I was addicted to you, just like I was addicted to alcohol and cigarettes
Well, I'm all right, yeah, I'm okay
I am doing well and moving on from our relationship
I've given you up for good
I have accepted that we are not right for each other and will not be getting back together
Just like I said I would
I kept my promise to myself to move on from you
The night you walked away
The moment you ended our relationship
Yes, I've done it a thousand times a day
I am constantly reminding myself that I am better off without you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY NICHOLSON, GARY BURR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
F B
Such a well written song. The word play in the chorus is great. She keeps having to forget because she can't stop remembering. Man I love 90s country and Patty is one of the all time greats
Ronald Neves
Merle Haggard said it before "I Forget You Eveyday"...
Gabriele Fusi
Francesco Boccia i aggred completely
Mike
patty loveless is one of the best singers of all time. she is so underrated.
Scott Roberts
You are right
Hurt Lockerr
I don’t think she is at all she won album of the year in 95 up against guys garth Brooks Dwight Yoakam Alan Jackson Clint black list goes on and on she beat all so underrated no way
David Choiniere
She is indeed underrated
Linda Alcorn
Why is she so underated? Her music and vocals are incredible. I just wish she would put out new music and tour.
Randy Lamb
Amen
Vean Whitcher
A living legend. a living doll, a voice God only bestowes upon angels, this is what God's perfect creation looks like!