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.
Why Baby Why
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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You make me cry baby, cry baby, cry baby
Lord, I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
So tell me, why baby, why baby, why baby why
Well I got a crow I wanna pick with you
Just like last time when the feathers flew
You're runnin' wild kickin' up your heels
Lord, I can't live without you and you know it's true
But there's no livin' with you so what'll I do
I'm goin' honky tonkin', get as tight as I can
And maybe by then you'll 'preciate a good man
Tell me why baby, why baby, why baby why
You make me cry baby, cry baby, cry baby cry
No, I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
So tell me why baby, why baby, why baby why
Well, now I don't know, but I've heard say
That ever' little dog is a-gonna have his day
You'd better pay attention, don't you dare forget
'Cause I'm just a little bitty puppy yet
Well, I caught you honky tonkin' with my best friend
The thing to do was leave you, but I should'a left then
Now I'm too old to leave you, but I still get sore
When you come home a-feelin' for the knob on the door
Tell me why baby, why baby, why baby why
You make me cry baby, cry baby, cry baby
Lord, I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
So tell me, why baby, why baby, why baby why
Tell me, why baby, why baby, why baby why
The song Why Baby Why by Patty Loveless is a classic country tune that depicts the frustration and heartache of a woman who has been let down by her partner. Throughout the song, she expresses her love for him but also her confusion about why he continues to hurt her. The chorus repeats the question, "Tell me why baby, why baby, why baby why," highlighting the desperation of the singer to understand what is driving her lover to behave in such a way.
The verses tell a story of a relationship that is fraught with challenges. The woman is left at home with bills to pay while her partner is out having fun. She contemplates going out herself to "honky tonk" and drown her sorrows, hoping that her absence will make her partner appreciate her more. The second verse reveals that the woman has caught her partner cheating with her best friend but stayed with him regardless. The song ends with the woman still uncertain about what to do next but unable to stop loving the man who continues to make her suffer.
In summary, Why Baby Why is a lament for a love that is not reciprocated in the way the singer desires. It is a reminder that love can be irrational and difficult to control, even when it causes pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why baby, why baby, why baby why
Pleading for an explanation from the partner about their behavior
You make me cry baby, cry baby, cry baby
Expressing the hurt caused by the partner's actions
Lord, I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
Admitting the deep and enduring love for the partner
So tell me, why baby, why baby, why baby why
Reiterating the need for an explanation from the partner
Well I got a crow I wanna pick with you
Expressing the desire to confront the partner about their actions
Just like last time when the feathers flew
Referring to a previous argument and implying that it was not resolved
You're runnin' wild kickin' up your heels
Describing the partner's irresponsible behavior
A-leavin' me home with a hand full of bills
Indicating that the partner is not contributing to the household expenses
Lord, I can't live without you and you know it's true
Expressing dependence on the partner
But there's no livin' with you so what'll I do
Acknowledging the difficulties in the relationship
I'm goin' honky tonkin', get as tight as I can
Choosing to go out and drink as a way to cope with the problems in the relationship
And maybe by then you'll 'preciate a good man
Hoping that the partner will realize what they have and change their behavior
No, I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
Reaffirming the strong love for the partner despite their flaws
Well, now I don't know, but I've heard say
Admitting uncertainty but sharing a saying that might be relevant
That ever' little dog is a-gonna have his day
Suggesting that eventually everyone will get their due
You'd better pay attention, don't you dare forget
Warning the partner to be careful and not to take their love for granted
'Cause I'm just a little bitty puppy yet
Admitting vulnerability and implying that the partner should be gentler
Well, I caught you honky tonkin' with my best friend
Revealing a betrayal by the partner with someone close
The thing to do was leave you, but I should'a left then
Admitting the regret of not leaving the partner earlier
Now I'm too old to leave you, but I still get sore
Acknowledging the difficulty of leaving the partner now despite the pain they cause
When you come home a-feelin' for the knob on the door
Suggesting that the partner is not attentive or affectionate upon returning home
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DARRELL EDWARDS, GEORGE JONES
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