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.
Away in a Manger
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.
The opening stanza of Patty Loveless's rendition of "Away in a Manger" paints a beautiful and serene picture of the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics depict a humble nativity scene, with a helpless infant lying in a manger instead of a crib. But despite the lack of material possessions typically associated with newborn babies, Jesus is celebrated as a little Lord, already commanding reverence and awe. The stars in the sky serve as witnesses to the scene, and the image is one of quiet and peacefulness, characterized by the little Lord Jesus sleeping peacefully in the hay.
The second stanza of the song focuses on the animals present at the birth of Jesus, as they allegedly heard him crying and waking up. However, the lyrics quickly emphasize that despite being just a newborn baby, Jesus did not cry, adding to the miraculousness of his birth. The following two lines of the verse show love and devotion towards Jesus, imploring him to look down from the heavens and watch over the baby, leading into the next section of the song.
The final stanza of the song is a prayer addressed to Jesus. The singer asks Jesus to stay with them, to remain by their side forever, and to bless all the children under his care. This verse also asks for the ultimate reward: to be taken to heaven and live with Jesus eternally. Overall, Patty Loveless's rendition of "Away in a Manger" is a tender and moving tribute to the birth of Jesus Christ, accentuating the song's messages of reverence, love, and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The baby Jesus had no bed and had to lay in a manger.
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
Jesus peacefully slept in the manger.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
The stars above shone their light on baby Jesus as he rested.
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.
Jesus was sleeping on hay in the manger.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
The sound of the cattle woke up baby Jesus.
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
Despite being awoken, Jesus did not cry and was peaceful.
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
The singer expresses their love for Jesus and asks him to look over them from heaven.
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
The artist asks Jesus to watch over them until the morning comes.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
The artist asks Jesus to remain close by and stay with them.
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
The artist prays for Jesus to always be close by and to love them.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
The singer prays for Jesus to bless and care for all children.
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.
The artist prays to be taken to heaven to live with Jesus.
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