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.
God Will
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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When you been cheating
Spending your nights on the town?
Who keeps on saying
That she still wants you
When you're through runnin' around?
Who keeps on lovin' you
When you been lyin'
Well, God does
But I don't
God will
But I won't
And that's the difference
Between God and me
God does, but I don't
God will, but I won't
And that's the difference
Between God and me
So, who says she'll forgive you
Says that she'll miss you
And dream of your sweet memory?
Well God does
But I don't
God will
But I won't
And that's the difference
Between God and me
God does, but I don't
God will, but I won't
And that's the difference
Between God and me
God does, but I don't
God will, but I won't
And that's the difference
Between God and me
In Patty Loveless's "God Will," the singer, likely a woman who has been repeatedly hurt by a cheating partner, reflects on the differences between human love and the divine. She addresses her unfaithful partner with a series of pointed questions, including who keeps on forgiving him and who keeps on loving him despite his deception. The answer, she states, is God rather than herself. Even as she acknowledges the unconditional love of a higher power, the singer ultimately decides that she cannot continue to overlook her partner's infidelity and deceit, declaring that while God may forgive, she cannot.
The song explores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and faith, while also presenting a complex view of human emotion. The lyrics suggest that while it may be easier for God to love unconditionally and forgive completely, humans are inherently more complex and may struggle to match this divine standard. The repeated refrain of "God does, but I don't/God will, but I won't" highlights this tension between human and divine love, serving as a reminder that while forgiveness and trust may not come easily to the singer, they remain fundamental aspects of her faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Who keeps on trusting you
Who continues to have faith in you
When you been cheating
Even though you have been unfaithful
Spending your nights on the town?
Going out and staying out late at night
Who keeps on saying
Who continues to express their love to you
That she still wants you
That even after all you've done, she desires you
When you're through runnin' around?
When you're finished with your wild adventures
Who keeps on lovin' you
Who constantly loves you
When you been lyin'
Even when you've been dishonest
Sayin' things that ain't what they seem?
Misrepresenting the truth and deceiving others
Well, God does
God continues to trust, love, and forgive you despite your wrongdoings
But I don't
I don't have the same capacity for unconditional love and forgiveness as God
God will
God is willing to give you another chance and help you change for the better
But I won't
However, I am not willing to keep putting up with your mistakes and poor choices
And that's the difference
That is what sets God apart from me
Between God and me
The distinction between God's infinite love and my limited capacity for forgiveness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LYLE PEARCE LOVETT
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