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.
Draggin' My Heart Around
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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You swore to be true
Never leave me lonesome
But that's just what you do
You go out honky tonkin'
All over town
With every step you take
[Chorus:]
I believe I'm slowly sinkin'
Feel I'm goin' down
It's bound to be the death of me
If you keep draggin' my heart around
Around, around
The stars out on the water
That ol' moon up in the sky
They hang their heads in sorrow
Each time you pass me by
The way you hurt me darlin'
I believe I'll come unwound
I can't go on much longer
If you keep draggin' my heart around
[Chorus]
In the song "Draggin' My Heart Around" by Patty Loveless, the singer talks about a lover who betrayed her. At the beginning of the relationship, the lover promised to love her and never make her feel lonely. However, the lover's actions betrayed this promise, as they go honky tonkin' all over town, leaving the singer alone, feeling like she's slowly sinking. The singer’s emotions are heightened with every step the lover takes, worsening her heartache.
As the song progresses, the singer describes how the stars on the water and the moon in the sky reflect her sorrow each time the lover passes by. The lover's actions cause incredible pain to the singer, and she feels as though she is unravelling. The constant dragging of the heart causes the singer's downfall and will ultimately lead to her demise if the situation does not change.
Overall, "Draggin' My Heart Around" is a melancholic and heartbreaking song that describes betrayal in a relationship. The lyrics' vivid imagery paints a clear picture of the singer's emotions, making the song relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, first you said that you loved me
At the beginning of our relationship, you expressed your love for me
You swore to be true
You made a promise to always be loyal
Never leave me lonesome
You vowed to never make me feel alone
But that's just what you do
However, that is exactly what you do to me
You go out honky tonkin'
You go out to bars and clubs to party
All over town
You do this all over the city
With every step you take
As you move forward with your life
You just keep draggin' my heart around
You continue to cause me emotional pain and distress
[Chorus:]
The main refrain of the song
I believe I'm slowly sinkin'
I feel like I am gradually falling apart
Feel I'm goin' down
I feel like I am sinking deeper into despair
It's bound to be the death of me
This pain will inevitably destroy me
If you keep draggin' my heart around
If you keep causing me pain and misery
Around, around
Repeating the main refrain
The stars out on the water
The stars reflecting on the water's surface
That ol' moon up in the sky
The familiar sight of the moon in the night sky
They hang their heads in sorrow
Even these celestial objects seem saddened by what is happening to me
Each time you pass me by
Whenever I see you
The way you hurt me darlin'
The way you cause me so much pain
I believe I'll come unwound
I feel like I might lose control of myself
I can't go on much longer
I don't think I can handle this much more
If you keep draggin' my heart around
If you keep causing me pain and distress
[Chorus]
Repeating the main refrain again
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marty Stuart, Paul Hardy Kennerley
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