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.
Feelin' Good About Feelin' Bad
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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But the way we were was drivin' me insane
The cure for a love-sick ill
Don't come in a little pill
I could use a shot of good time in my veins
Woke up this mornin' with a bad case of Friday night fever
I need a long-legged hunk of honey to cool my head
To treat a pair of lifeless feet
With a jukebox loud enough to wake the dead
Feelin' good about feelin' bad
These are the best gettin' over you tears I've ever shed
Gonna get real toe and heel leave you like you're standin' still
Dance you right outta my head
Feelin' good about feelin' bad
Don't ya worry your mind that you're worryin' mine any longer
If your memory comes a-callin' I won't be home
Well, it may seem cruel and crude
But I'm changin' my attitude
You'll be history in a sea of lost and gone
Feelin' good about feelin' bad
These are the best gettin' over you tears I've ever shed
Gonna get real toe and heel leave you like you're standin' still
Dance you right outta my head
Feelin' good about feelin' bad
Feelin' good about feelin' bad
Feelin' good about feelin' bad
The lyrics of Patty Loveless' "Feelin' Good About Feelin' Bad" tell the story of a woman who has been in a toxic relationship and is finally ready to move on. She acknowledges that being without her lover is affecting her mental state, but she also knows that the relationship was driving her insane. The woman longs for a cure for her heartache but recognizes that there's no easy solution. She wishes for a "shot of good time in my veins" to feel better but instead resorts to finding solace at a honky-tonk during a rough Friday night.
Despite the pain she's experiencing, the woman finds pleasure in feeling bad after the break-up. She acknowledges that her tears are helping her recover, and she plans to dance her pain away. The lyrics suggest that moving on and forgetting her previous lover is not an easy task, but it's something that she's willing to do. She's not bothered by the thoughts of her former lover or the possibility of his return, as she's decided to set her sights on a new path.
Overall, "Feelin' Good About Feelin' Bad" tells the story of a woman who is honest about her emotions, willing to move on from a toxic relationship, and hopeful for what's to come in her future.
Line by Line Meaning
Being without you, baby, is drivin' me crazy
Not having you in my life is causing me great distress
But the way we were was drivin' me insane
Our previous relationship was causing me to lose my sanity
The cure for a love-sick ill
There is no easy remedy for the pain of heartbreak
Don't come in a little pill
You can't take a pill to magically cure the pain of a broken heart
I could use a shot of good time in my veins
I need some fun and excitement to help me forget about the pain
Woke up this mornin' with a bad case of Friday night fever
I woke up feeling restless and longing for the excitement of a Friday night out
I need a long-legged hunk of honey to cool my head
I am looking for a handsome man to distract me and help me forget my troubles
I know a honky-tonk down the street
I am aware of a local bar where I can go to have a good time
To treat a pair of lifeless feet
To cure my boredom and lethargy
With a jukebox loud enough to wake the dead
The bar has a loud jukebox that will provide the lively atmosphere I need
Don't ya worry your mind that you're worryin' mine any longer
I am no longer concerned about your feelings or what you think of me
If your memory comes a-callin' I won't be home
If you try to contact me in the future, I will not be available
Well, it may seem cruel and crude
My actions may appear harsh and insensitive
But I'm changin' my attitude
I am trying to move on and change my perspective
You'll be history in a sea of lost and gone
You will become a distant memory, lost in the past
Feelin' good about feelin' bad
I am finding some relief and healing from my pain
These are the best gettin' over you tears I've ever shed
Crying and processing my emotions is helping me heal and move on
Gonna get real toe and heel leave you like you're standin' still
I am going to start dancing and living my life to the fullest, leaving you behind
Dance you right outta my head
By dancing and having fun, I am able to forget about you and move on
Feelin' good about feelin' bad
I am embracing my pain and using it to move on and grow stronger
Feelin' good about feelin' bad
I am finding some positivity and hope in my negative emotions
Feelin' good about feelin' bad
I am using my sadness as a stepping stone to a brighter future
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMORY GORDY, JIM RUSHING
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