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.
Halfway Down
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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Waiting there to fall
I know how they're feeling
But I'm only, yes I'm only, halfway down
Fighting with the devil
Harder all the time
Sinkin' to his level
Halfway down, just a getting started
Yes I'm beginning on my journey now
But I've only gotten halfway down
Halfway down, just a little farther
Well I believe you better catch me now
'Cause I'm only going halfway down
Sippin' shallow water
Sharks out for the kill
Almost hittin' bottom
But I'm only, yes I'm only, halfway down
Halfway down, just a getting started
Yes I'm beginning on my journey now
But I've only gotten halfway down
Halfway down, just a little farther
Well I believe you better catch me now
'Cause I'm only going halfway down
Yeah I hope you better catch me now
'Cause I'm only going halfway down
Yes I'm only going halfway down
Yes I'm only going halfway down
Patty Loveless's "Halfway Down" touches on one's struggle to keep going despite the obstacles in life. In the first verse, the singer observes raindrops waiting to fall from the treetops, and relates to their feeling of uncertainty and apprehension. The second verse speaks of fighting with the devil and sinking to his level, but acknowledging that they are only halfway down. The third verse paints a picture of danger, with sharks circling in shallow water, and the singer almost hitting the bottom, but still only halfway down.
The repeated chorus emphasizes the singer's determination to keep going, despite only being halfway down on their journey. The sense of resistance and persistence that comes through the lyrics, as well as the metaphorical references to the devil and the sharks, give the song a slightly dark and ominous tone. In a way, the song captures the feeling of being in the midst of a difficult time, but still having a glimmer of hope to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on the treetops
There are raindrops on the tops of trees
Waiting there to fall
The raindrops are waiting to fall
I know how they're feeling
The singer empathizes with the raindrops
But I'm only, yes I'm only, halfway down
Despite feeling down like the raindrops, the artist is only halfway through their difficult time
Fighting with the devil
The artist is struggling with inner demons
Harder all the time
The struggle is becoming more difficult
Sinkin' to his level
The singer is compromising their values to win the internal battle
But I'm only, yes I'm only, halfway down
Despite the struggle, the artist is still only halfway through it
Halfway down, just a getting started
The artist has only just begun to face their challenges
Yes I'm beginning on my journey now
The artist is starting a new phase in their life
But I've only gotten halfway down
Despite starting anew, the singer is still only halfway through their difficulties
Sippin' shallow water
The artist is turning to temporary, shallow solutions
Sharks out for the kill
There are dangers lurking in the temporary solutions
Almost hittin' bottom
The singer is close to hitting rock bottom
But I'm only, yes I'm only, halfway down
Despite the dangers and the darkness, the singer is still only halfway through
Halfway down, just a getting started
The artist is repeating the idea that they are only at the beginning of their journey
Well I believe you better catch me now
The artist asks for help before they reach the end of their rope
'Cause I'm only going halfway down
Once again, the singer emphasizes that they are not at rock bottom yet, but they will be without help
Yeah I hope you better catch me now
The singer repeats their plea for help
Yes I'm only going halfway down
The artist acknowledges that they are not at the worst stage, but they are still struggling
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Jim Lauderdale
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