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.
Blame It on Your Heart
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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'Cause I ain't taking it no more and I don't mean maybe
You don't know right from wrong
Well the love we had is gone
So blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Two-timing and double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
And all I ever got from you was being lonely
Now that dream is laid to rest
'Cause you have failed the test
So blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Two-timing and double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Are you headed for a heartache, oh yeah
Gonna get a bad break, oh yeah
You made a bad mistake, oh yeah
Well, you're never gonna find another love like mine
Someone's gonna do you like you done me honey
And when she does you like she'll do you, it ain't funny
You need some sympathy
But don't be calling me
Hey blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Two-timing and double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Are you heading for a heartache, oh yeah
Gonna get a bad break, oh yeah
You made a bad mistake, oh yeah
Well, you're never gonna find another love like mine
Someone's gonna do you like you done me honey
And when she does you like she'll do you, it ain't funny
You'll need some sympathy
But don't be calling me
Hey blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Two-timing and double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Yeah blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Two-timing and double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
In the song "Blame It on Your Heart," Patty Loveless sings about a failed relationship where her partner has lied, cheated, and mistreated her heart. She makes it clear that she won't tolerate it any longer and that the love they had is now gone. Loveless suggests that her partner has much to learn about her, and she's not willing to be taken for granted any longer.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating, two-timing, and double dealing, mean mistreating, loving heart," emphasizing the wrongdoing that caused the relationship to fall apart. Loveless makes it clear that she will not take responsibility for the end of the relationship and that her partner's actions caused its demise.
The lyrics suggest that her partner will face heartache and bad luck in future relationships, and while Loveless acknowledges that he may need sympathy, she makes it clear that he won't find it from her. The song is an empowering anthem for anyone who has experienced heartbreak and won't allow mistreatment in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a thing or two to learn about me baby
You still have yet to fully understand me and my boundaries
'Cause I ain't taking it no more and I don't mean maybe
I refuse to tolerate your mistreatment any longer
You don't know right from wrong
You lack the ability to discern what is appropriate behavior in a relationship
Well the love we had is gone
Our relationship is over due to your actions
So blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Your deceitful, cheating, cruel actions led to our breakup
Two-timing and double dealing
You were unfaithful and disloyal to me with others
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Your cruel behavior and mistreatment of me comes from a loving heart that is flawed
Well all I wanted was to be your one and only
All I desired was to be the sole person you loved and were committed to
And all I ever got from you was being lonely
Your neglect and betrayal left me feeling isolated and heartbroken
Now that dream is laid to rest
My hope of having a monogamous, committed relationship with you is over
'Cause you have failed the test
You were unable to meet the standards of our relationship and ultimately failed to maintain it
Are you headed for a heartache, oh yeah
You may be destined for heartbreak in the future
Gonna get a bad break, oh yeah
You will likely experience negative consequences due to your actions
You made a bad mistake, oh yeah
Your poor choices led to negative outcomes for yourself and others
Well, you're never gonna find another love like mine
You may regret losing me because you won't find someone as loving and devoted
Someone's gonna do you like you done me honey
You may face the same treatment you put me through from someone else in the future
And when she does you like she'll do you, it ain't funny
You will not enjoy being treated poorly by someone else, it is not a laughing matter
You need some sympathy
You may require some support and understanding
But don't be calling me
However, I am not the person to provide that empathy to you anymore
Hey blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Your own negative behaviors are the cause of your situation
Two-timing and double dealing
You have been disloyal and unfaithful to others, which may catch up to you
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Your cruelty and mistreatment of others may be rooted in deeper emotional issues
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, HARLAN HOWARD SONGS, INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harlan Howard, Kostas Lazarides
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nicolesamuilow1058
Just saw and heard Patty perform an acoustic version of this at the CMHOF museum in Nashville. She was UNBELIEVEABLE all these years later. It was as if time stood still. Her voice sounded exactly the same and even better! Patty Loveless is a legend!!
@KellieLeigh48
Nobody talks about the killer guitar work Kenny Vaughan does on this song and that's a shame. He's the best
@stevegibson8711
Kenny is playing the intro. I played the Tele electric rhythm and the b-bender solo. Kenny is still a great player!
@susanhackney488
Everyone in this video is outstanding!!!
@martydibergi5228
@@stevegibson8711hi Steve all you Nashville geetar players are spectacular including John Jorgenson ❤
@gonecountry246
@@martydibergi5228I agree. I can't put into words how much I miss this style of music on the radio. Everyone wants to talk about Waylon or Luke Bryan but for me, I'll always be stuck in the middle, in the '90s... because damn, the instruments had drive like no other decade. I'm grateful we have it on record to still listen to. I'm a musician myself and love and appreciate all the greats of Nashville back then like Brent Mason, Pig Robbins, etc. I grew up listening to it on the tractor and I'm ready for this kind of country to make a complete comeback!
@studyemail1977
Absolutely!
@jackhime5628
Patty Loveless is pure country and a great artist she did a song on the Troubadour album with the King of Country Music George Strait as a tribute to the man in black Johnny Cash. Congratulations on being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
@dlmullins9054
She is something very special and puts a big smile on my face everytime i hear and see her sing. Such a beautiful and talented lady.
@WilliamEllison
Yeah, well, it's Patty Loveless for Pete's sake.