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.
I Miss Who I Was
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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They say I seem different now
Hope I'm wiser any how
I've had some time to learn a thing or two
I know the change has done me good
But I don't feel like I wish I would
Sometimes I miss who I was with you
Every time your name comes up
I just smile don't say too much
A button's pushed, my heart gets stuck again
I pray it's just a passing thought
'Cause we both know we're better off
But sometimes I miss who I was with you
Stormy days and sleepless nights
Sometimes we even got it right
Can't believe what we put each other through
In spite of all our chemistry
Some things just aren't meant to be
Sometimes I miss who I was with you
Every time your name comes up
I just smile don't say too much
A button's pushed, my heart gets stuck again
I pray it's just a passing thought
'Cause we both know we're better off
But sometimes I miss who I was with you
Yeah, sometimes I miss who I was with you
The song "I Miss Who I Was" by Patty Loveless is a beautiful reflection on the complexities of moving on from a past relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has grown and changed since the end of the relationship, but who still misses the person they used to be when they were with their former partner.
The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that they've changed and grown since the breakup. But despite this growth, they still feel a sense of longing for the person they were when they were with their former partner. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the singer acknowledging that every time their ex's name comes up, they feel a twinge of pain and nostalgia for what they used to have.
The second verse adds another layer to the song, by acknowledging that even when things were bad, there were still good moments between the couple. The line "sometimes we even got it right" is a poignant reminder that relationships are never all good or all bad - they're a complicated mix of both.
Overall, "I Miss Who I Was" is a beautifully written and performed song that captures the complicated mix of emotions that comes with moving on from a past relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
They say I seem different now
People have commented on my change in personality
Hope I'm wiser any how
I hope that despite my change, I am still a wise person
I've had some time to learn a thing or two
I have had experiences that have taught me some valuable lessons
I know the change has done me good
I am aware that the changes I have undergone have been beneficial
But I don't feel like I wish I would
However, I do not feel satisfied with my current state
Sometimes I miss who I was with you
There are times when I wish I could go back to who I was when we were together
Every time your name comes up
Whenever I hear or think of your name
I just smile don't say too much
I try to hide my true feelings and put on a façade
A button's pushed, my heart gets stuck again
However, deep down, thoughts and emotions related to our past relationship resurface
I pray it's just a passing thought
I hope that these thoughts fade away quickly
'Cause we both know we're better off
We are aware that we are better off without each other
Stormy days and sleepless nights
We had difficult times in our relationship
Sometimes we even got it right
Despite that, we had moments where everything seemed to fall into place
Can't believe what we put each other through
Looking back, it is hard to believe how much emotional pain we caused each other
In spite of all our chemistry
Despite the great connection we had
Some things just aren't meant to be
Our relationship was not meant to last forever
Yeah, sometimes I miss who I was with you
At times, I long for the person I was when we were together
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JIM LAUDERDALE, JOHN LEVENTHAL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Samantha Kovacs
They say I seem different now
Hope I'm wiser any how
I've had some time to learn a thing or two
I know the change has done me good
But I don't feel like I wish I would
Sometimes I miss who I was with you
Every time your name comes up
I just smile don't say too much
A button's pushed, my heart gets stuck again
I pray it's just a passing thought
'Cause we both know we're better off
But sometimes I miss who I was with you
Stormy days and sleepless nights
Sometimes we even got it right
Can't believe what we put each other through
In spite of all our chemistry
Some things just aren't meant to be
Sometimes I miss who I was with you
Every time your name comes up
I just smile don't say too much
A button's pushed, my heart gets stuck again
I pray it's just a passing thought
'Cause we both know we're better off
But sometimes I miss who I was with you
Yeah, sometimes I miss who I was with you
samthedandiedinmont
thanks--great Patty song no one knows about--only Patty fans--she can make whatever she sings sound good
Margaret McNerney
love this woman singing. best country singer in my book. what a voice. listen to her all the time. pity she retired. margaret-ireland
Lynda Rose Joseph
Great song and lovely voice.
Mitchell Wright
pattys been around since 1983 when i got my first divorce--- i thank god for her music-- it leads me
Johnny Gill
just cant get thru this song without tears patty love the heart and soul in your voice love ya darlin johnny gill from alabama
samthedandiedinmont
@thaluvsinsideme I would say if you have three you need to start getting all of them if you like her. I got hooked on her in 1991--real early-still had to go back in time and buy those before then. All her albums are good -most great. Saw her 9 times in concert and she remains my # 1 artist--if you scan through youtube videos, you will be hard pressed to find any negative comments and mostly all people really appreciate her for modest ways , true talent , and of course her good looks. .
Samantha Kovacs
They say I seem different now
Hope I'm wiser any how
I've had some time to learn a thing or two
I know the change has done me good
But I don't feel like I wish I would
Sometimes I miss who I was with you
Every time your name comes up
I just smile don't say too much
A button's pushed, my heart gets stuck again
I pray it's just a passing thought
'Cause we both know we're better off
But sometimes I miss who I was with you
Stormy days and sleepless nights
Sometimes we even got it right
Can't believe what we put each other through
In spite of all our chemistry
Some things just aren't meant to be
Sometimes I miss who I was with you
Every time your name comes up
I just smile don't say too much
A button's pushed, my heart gets stuck again
I pray it's just a passing thought
'Cause we both know we're better off
But sometimes I miss who I was with you
Yeah, sometimes I miss who I was with you
Margaret McNerney
sing it patty. come back and sing for us again. miss you. margaret-ireland
David Johnson
Makes me think about my wife,weve been separated for 2yrs, now but still miss the good times we had! But she's in love with another guy!
paul levine
Patty's fine rendition of this Jim Lauderdale tune..