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 Wanna Believe
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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Sayin' everything that I want to hear.
An' I want to believe, yeah, yeah,
I want to believe.
You're a silver-tongued devil an' a sly Don Juan.
You're doin' me right while you're a-doin' me wrong.
Still I want to believe, Lord, Lord,
My woman's intuition
Is arousin' my suspicion.
I'm in a dangerous position,
That I'd just like to see,
You know just how much I want to believe.
Heard a conversation in the check-out line.
They mentiuoned your name 'bout three or four times.
I didn't want to believe, no;
Didn't want to believe.
Then out in the parkin' lot, we made friends.
You been doin' to me what you been doin' to them.
I didn't want to believe, no, no;
Didn't want to believe.
My woman's intuition
Is arousin' my suspicion.
I'm in a dangerous position,
That I'd just like to see,
You know just how much I want to believe.
Your lips are movin' so I know you're alive.
You know I know you, but you keep on tryin'.
An' I want to believe, yeah, yeah,
I want to believe.
Talkin' that sweet talk, so sincere.
Sayin' everything that I want to hear.
An' I want to believe, yeah,
I want to believe.
Lord, I want to believe you, baby,
I want to believe.
Lord, Lord, I want to believe.
In this song, Patty Loveless sings about the struggle of trying to believe someone who seems too good to be true. The song describes a situation where the singer is being sweet-talked by someone who is charming and says all the right things, but the singer's intuition tells her that this person may not be trustworthy. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to believe that this person is genuine and truthful, but is conflicted because of the red flags she is picking up.
Throughout the song, the singer speaks about her "woman's intuition," which is arousing her suspicion. She is in a "dangerous position," but still wants to believe in the person she is speaking to. However, the situation becomes more complicated when the singer overhears a conversation about the person and later sees them interacting with others in a similar way. Despite this, the singer continues to want to believe in the person.
Overall, the song is about the push and pull of trust and skepticism. It speaks to the difficulty of knowing whether to trust someone, even when they seem sincere.
Line by Line Meaning
Talkin' that sweet talk, so sincere.
You're saying all the right things and in such a believable way.
Sayin' everything that I want to hear.
Your words hit the mark for me, making it hard for me to resist you.
An' I want to believe, yeah, yeah,
I desire to have faith in you, even if it's irrational or goes against my better judgement.
You're a silver-tongued devil an' a sly Don Juan.
You are an expert at manipulating and deceiving people, especially women.
You're doin' me right while you're a-doin' me wrong.
You're treating me well on the surface, but I know deep down you're hurting me and taking advantage of me.
Still I want to believe, Lord, Lord,
Despite my reservations and suspicions, I still want to trust you and give you another chance.
My woman's intuition
Is arousin' my suspicion.
My instincts and hunches are telling me that something isn't right in this situation.
I'm in a dangerous position,
That I'd just like to see,
I know I could get hurt or taken advantage of, but I'm willing to see how things play out and take that risk for love.
You know just how much I want to believe.
You're aware that I'm struggling with trust and you're counting on that to keep me hooked on you.
Heard a conversation in the check-out line.
They mentiuoned your name 'bout three or four times.
I overheard people gossiping about you, and it makes me question if there's any truth to the things they're saying.
I didn't want to believe, no;
Didn't want to believe.
I tried to ignore the rumors about you and the doubts they stirred in me, but it's getting harder to do.
Then out in the parkin' lot, we made friends.
We met and had a friendly encounter in the parking lot, making it seem like you have nothing to hide.
You been doin' to me what you been doin' to them.
I suspect that you're treating me the same way you've been treating other people - with insincerity and manipulation.
I didn't want to believe, no, no;
Didn't want to believe.
It pains me to admit it, but the evidence is mounting up against you and I can't ignore it any longer.
Your lips are movin' so I know you're alive.
I can tell that you're still talking and trying to persuade me, but I'm not sure if I can trust what you're saying.
You know I know you, but you keep on tryin'.
You're aware that I'm cautious around you and may have my doubts, but you're not backing down in your efforts to win me over.
Lord, I want to believe you, baby,
I want to believe.
I still have hope that you might be genuine and that this could turn into a real relationship.
Lord, Lord, I want to believe.
My desire to believe in you is consuming me and I'm not sure how much longer I can resist.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER, ANDERSON, NICHOLSON
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