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.
Christmas Time's A Comin'
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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Christmas Time's A-Comin'
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
And I know I'm goin' home.
Snow flake's a-fallin'
My old heart's a-callin'
Tall pine's a-hummin'
Can't you hear them bells ringin', ringin'
Joy, don'tcha hear them singin'
When it's snowin', I'll be goin'
Back to my country home.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
And I know I'm goin' home.
White candle's burnin'
My old heart's a-yearnin'
For the folks at home when
Christmas Time's A-Comin'.
Can't you hear them bells ringin', ringin'
Joy, don'tcha hear them singin'
When it's snowin', I'll be goin'
Back to my country home.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
And I know I'm goin' home.
Holly's in the window
Home where the wind blows
The cane foam's a-runnin'
Christmas Time's A-Comin'.
Can't you hear them bells ringin', ringin'
Joy, don'tcha hear them singin'
When it's snowin', I'll be goin'
Back to my country home.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
And I know I'm goin' home.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
And I know I'm goin' home.
In the song "Christmas Time's A Comin'" by Patty Loveless, the artist sings about the excitement and joy of the upcoming holiday season as well as the longing to return back home to a more country like setting. The song is heavily influenced by the traditional southern bluegrass sound with its use of the fiddle, banjo, and guitar. The repetition of the phrase "Christmas Time's A Comin'" throughout the song helps to create a sense of excitement and anticipation. The use imagery such as snowflakes falling, white candles burning, and holly in the window creates a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler, more traditional way of celebrating the holidays.
The lyrics also suggest that the artist possibly lives in the city but longs to return home to a rural area or small town to celebrate the holiday season. The holiday season is associated with joy, warmth, and the feeling of being surrounded by loved ones. Loveless sings about how she longs to return home to these feelings and customs, such as the sound of the church bells ringing and singing carols with friends and family.
Overall, the song "Christmas Time's A Comin'" captures the spirit of the holiday season through its joyful melody and lyrics that express the longing to return home to one's roots during this time of year.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
The holiday season is approaching.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
The holiday season is approaching.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
The holiday season is approaching.
And I know I'm goin' home.
I am excited to return to my hometown for the upcoming holidays.
Snow flake's a-fallin'
Snow is falling from the sky.
My old heart's a-callin'
My heart is filled with joy at the arrival of the holiday season.
Tall pine's a-hummin'
The Pine tree is swaying in the wind, creating a pleasant hum.
Can't you hear them bells ringin', ringin'
The sound of holiday bells ringing fills the air.
Joy, don'tcha hear them singin'
I am full of happiness hearing the holiday songs in the air.
When it's snowin', I'll be goin'
When it's snowing outside, I will return to my hometown for the holidays.
Back to my country home.
I am excited to return to my hometown for the upcoming holidays.
White candle's burnin'
A white candle is burning in my home.
My old heart's a-yearnin'
I am filled with a longing to spend time with my family during the holidays.
For the folks at home when
I miss being with my family during the holiday season.
Holly's in the window
Decorative holly is on display in the window.
Home where the wind blows
My hometown where I grew up is where I feel most at home.
The cane foam's a-runnin'
Cane foam is running from the sugar cane.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'.
The holiday season is approaching.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
The holiday season is approaching.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
The holiday season is approaching.
And I know I'm goin' home.
I am excited to return to my hometown for the upcoming holidays.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
The holiday season is approaching.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
The holiday season is approaching.
Christmas Time's A-Comin'
The holiday season is approaching.
And I know I'm goin' home.
I am excited to return to my hometown for the upcoming holidays.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TEX LOGAN
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