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.
Here I Am
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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Don't you dare look in there
You said you didn't want to see me
But you've been lookin' for me everywhere
And you know that you're gonna find me
If you keep on drinkin' fast
'Cause honey I'm right there waitin' on you
At the bottom of your glass
And here I am
Here I am
In the bourbon and the water
That burn you just like a brand
Here I am
It ain't workin' darlin'
Hard as you may try
You keep hearin' the words you told me
In everyone's goodbye
And you know that you're just one step
From another one being gone
I know I've seen 'em all unravel
I've been watchin' it all along
And here I am
Here I am
In every lie you're hearin'
That burn you just like a brand
Here I am
And honey, I got over you passin' me over
A long time ago
And my pride was stronger when I was younger
Now I'd rather have you to know
That here I am
Here I am
I still carry a flame for you
Burnin' me like a brand
Here I am
The lyrics in this song are about unrequited love and the struggle of moving on from a relationship that has ended. The persona is telling their former lover not to try to find them through alcohol because they are always present in the memories and ghosts of the relationship that haunt the lyrics. The lines “It ain’t workin’ darlin’ / Hard as you may try” suggest that the relationship has ended unsuccessfully, and the persona is hurt by the memories that linger. The persona is aware that their former lover has been looking for them, and their presence is everywhere in the lyrics. Every time the former lover hears goodbye, they are reminded of what they lost, and the persona acknowledges their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't do it darlin'
Do not do it, my loved one
Don't you dare look in there
Do not even attempt to look in that direction
You said you didn't want to see me
You have expressed that you do not wish to encounter me
But you've been lookin' for me everywhere
However, you have been searching for me extensively
And you know that you're gonna find me
You are aware that you will eventually find me
If you keep on drinkin' fast
If you continue consuming beverages rapidly
'Cause honey I'm right there waitin' on you
Then I will be there, waiting for you
At the bottom of your glass
Presence at the end of your alcoholic drink
And here I am
Here I am, present again
Here I am
Present in this moment
In the bourbon and the water
Within the bourbon and water mixture
That burn you just like a brand
That create a painful sensation similar to a brand
Here I am
Still present
It ain't workin' darlin'
Whatever you are doing to cope is not going well
Hard as you may try
Even if you put forth significant effort
You keep hearin' the words you told me
You cannot stop the repetitive thoughts of the words you last spoke to me
In everyone's goodbye
In every farewell you have witnessed
And you know that you're just one step
You have the awareness that you are a single move away
From another one being gone
From losing one more person
I know I've seen 'em all unravel
I am informed about each of these events and have watched them occur
I've been watchin' it all along
I have observed it from the beginning
And honey, I got over you passin' me over
Sweetheart, I eventually moved on from your rejection
A long time ago
A great duration has passed since then
And my pride was stronger when I was younger
In my youth, my ego was too fortified
Now I'd rather have you to know
Currently, I would prefer you to be made aware
That here I am
That I am present once again
Here I am
Present here and now
I still carry a flame for you
I still have strong feelings for you
Burnin' me like a brand
These emotions are causing a painful burning sensation.
Here I am
Present again.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY A SPANIOLA, GREGORY A POTTS, MELVIN JR. RILEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Don't do it darlin'
Don't you dare look in there
You said you didn't want to see me
But you've been lookin' for me everywhere
And you know that you're gonna find me
If you keep on drinkin' fast
'Cause honey I'm right there waitin' on you
At the bottom of your glass
And here I am
Here I am
In the bourbon and the water
That burn you just like a brand
Here I am
It ain't workin' darlin'
Hard as you may try
You keep hearin' the words you told me
In everyone's goodbye
And you know that you're just one step
From another one being gone
I know I've seen 'em all unravel
I've been watchin' it all along
And here I am
Here I am
In every lie you're hearin'
That burn you just like a brand
Here I am
And honey, I got over you passin' me over
A long time ago
And my pride was stronger when I was younger
Now I'd rather have you to know
That here I am
Here I am
I still carry a flame for you
Burnin' me like a brand
Here I am
Richard Fallstich
That voice. One of the best ever in country music.
Karen Hess
She has still got the chops in March 2022. Her husband, Emory Gordy Jr. produced all her albums. He was in Emmylou Harris' Hot Band in the 1970s and 1980s.
neilanddeanna
She's amazing
Shane Watkins
100% agree!
Chris Bolin
Truth. Pure Voice
Richard Barry
Is there any other
billysha1
This song and “you don’t even know who I am” are just pure country gold.
Hope Rose
My favorite Patty Loveless song by far
Gregory
1:49 is one of the most beautiful bridges in country music. i love that this video seems to be trending.
SunflowerChild82
Yesss! The breakdown is awesome!