Patty Loveless (born Patty Lee Ramey on January 4, 1957 in Pikeville, Kentu… Read Full Bio ↴Patty Loveless (born Patty Lee Ramey on January 4, 1957 in Pikeville, Kentucky) has been one of the most popular female country singers since the 1990s. She rose to stardom thanks to her mix of honky tonk and emotive country ballads.

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.

Someday I WIll Lead The Parade
Patty Loveless Lyrics

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After all my lonely nights
Without an end in sight
A morning shining bright for me awaits
Where the sweetest times will last
All's forgiven from the past

Someday I will
One day I know I will

Someday I will lead the parade

Though they've scattered through the years
Old friends will gather near
With nothing but the kindest words to say
And the sweetest times will last
All's forgiven from the past

Someday I will
One day I know I will
Someday I will lead the parade

And the sweetest times will last

All's forgiven from the past
Someday I will lead the parade

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Someday I Will Lead the Parade" by Patty Loveless are about hope and redemption. The singer has experienced many lonely nights and struggles, but believes there is a brighter future waiting for her. She anticipates a time when old friends will come together and forgive each other for any past wrongdoings, with nothing but kind words to say. The chorus asserts that one day she will lead the parade, indicating that the singer will emerge from her struggles and be celebrated - perhaps literally, in a parade.

The song is likely to be interpreted in different ways by different listeners. Some may hear a religious or spiritual message in the lyrics, while others may hear a more personal or introspective message. However, the theme of overcoming difficult times and experiencing forgiveness is a common one in many different kinds of music.

Line by Line Meaning

After all my lonely nights
Having endured many lonely nights

Without an end in sight
Feeling like the loneliness would never end

A morning shining bright for me awaits
Hopeful for a brighter future

Where the sweetest times will last
Looking forward to happy times

All's forgiven from the past
Letting go of past mistakes and hurt

Someday I will
Believing in a future success

One day I know I will
Confidence in eventual triumph

Someday I will lead the parade
Achieving a leadership position and celebration

Though they've scattered through the years
Friends who have grown apart over time

Old friends will gather near
Reconnecting with old friends

With nothing but the kindest words to say
Friends offering kind words and support