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.
Thirsty
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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To be lying in your arms
I wouldn't trade my life
For somebody's millions
I'm just thirsty
And you are water
Some want wisdom, some need fame
All I need is your tender loving
I'm just thirsty
And you are water
The way I feel when I hear your call
It's just like heaven when a gentle rain falls
I know the good Lord must have smiled
On the day he made you
And I'm just grateful that he heard me praying
He said, "You're just thirsty"
And he gave me water
I'm just thirsty
And you are water
The song "Thirsty" by Patty Loveless is a ballad that celebrates the idea of finding true love. In these lyrics, the singer expresses her gratitude for having found the one person who is all she needs in life. The first verse describes how she feels lucky to be lying in her partner's arms, and how she wouldn't trade her life for anyone else's millions. This line emphasizes her appreciation for the simplicity and beauty of her relationship. The chorus sums up the sentiment of the song, with the line "I'm just thirsty, and you are water." This metaphorical portrayal of her partner as the source of her sustenance speaks to the depth of her love and reliance on their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
How did I ever get so lucky
Expressing gratitude for being in a fortunate position in life.
To be lying in your arms
Feeling content and safe in the presence of someone you deeply care for.
I wouldn't trade my life
Acknowledging the value of one's own life and experiences.
For somebody's millions
Not valuing material wealth above personal connections and well-being.
I'm just thirsty
Describing an emotional need for love and affection.
And you are water
Comparing the person to a source of life and sustenance.
Some want wisdom, some need fame
Acknowledging that people have different desires and priorities for their lives.
Some may want a mansion far away
Further emphasizing the varying values people hold.
All I need is your tender loving
Stating a simple and genuine desire for love and affection.
The way I feel when I hear your call
Being moved emotionally by the sound of someone's voice.
It's just like heaven when a gentle rain falls
Comparing the feeling to the peace and contentment of a natural phenomenon.
I know the good Lord must have smiled
Expressing a religious belief in a higher power.
On the day he made you
Believing that the person was destined to be a positive influence in one's life.
And I'm just grateful that he heard me praying
Expressing gratitude for answered prayers and good fortune.
He said, "You're just thirsty"
Drawing a connection between one's emotional needs and divine intervention.
And he gave me water
Believing that the person has been sent to fulfill those needs and provide nourishment to the soul.
I'm just thirsty
Reiterating the emotional need for love and affection.
And you are water
Conveying the depth of love and connection felt towards the person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HARDWELL, HARRIS
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