Milsap was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina with a congenital disorder that left him almost completely blind. He was abandoned by his mother as an infant and raised by his grandparents until the age of five, when he was sent to the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Milsap showed musical aptitude at an early age. The school stressed classical music training but he preferred country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues. He released his first single, Total Disaster, in 1963 at the age of twenty. This was followed by several Ashford And Simpson, compositions, including the memorable "Let's Go Get Stoned", which, unfortunately for Milsap, was relegated to a b-side. A few months later it would become a million-selling single for the more popular blind pianist, Ray Charles. 1972 found him working regularly at Roger Miller's King of the Road Club in Nashville, Tennessee and he signed with RCA Records in 1973. He was at his peak of popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s with songs that made his name familiar to pop as well as country audiences, such as "It Was Almost Like A Song," "{There's) No Gettin' Over Me," "Smoky Mountain Rain," "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World," and a remake of Chuck Jackson's "Any Day Now" (which was named Billboard magazine's Number One Adult Contemporary hit of 1982). Milsap recorded for RCA until 1992. During that time he created five gold albums, one platinum album and one double platinum album. He also won six Grammy Awards and eight Country Music Association awards including the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award. In 2005 Milsap resigned with RCA Records and released a new country single, "Local Girls."
Milsap has recorded music with Kenny Rogers, Elvis Presley and Barry Manilow.
Ronnie and his wife Joyce currently make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
Milsap enjoys his hobby of amateur (Ham) radio. More info on him can be found at: http://www.qrz.com/wb4kcg
Don't You Ever Get Tired
Ronnie Milsap Lyrics
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You're happy when I'm out of my mind
You don't love me but you won't let me be
Don't you ever get tired of hurting me?
You must think, I look bad with a smile
For you haven't let me wear one, in such a long, long while
Still I keep coming back, how can this be?
You must think, I look bad with a smile
For you haven't let me wear one, in such a long, long while
Still I keep coming back, how can this be?
Don't you ever get tired of hurting me?
Don't you ever get tired of hurting me?
Ronnie Milsap’s song “Don’t You Ever Get Tired” is a heart-wrenching ballad about a relationship that has gone sour. The singer of the song is stuck in a relationship with someone who doesn’t love them, but refuses to let them go. The first verse describes how this person’s actions are constantly making the singer cry. The second verse talks about how the singer hasn’t smiled in a long time because they are constantly being hurt by their partner. Despite all of this pain and heartache, the singer still keeps coming back to their partner, begging them to stop hurting them.
One of the central themes of this song is the idea of toxicity in relationships. The singer’s partner is described as being happy when the singer is out of their mind, which paints a picture of someone who is controlling and emotionally abusive. The line “Don’t you ever get tired of hurting me?” is especially poignant because it speaks to the idea of emotional exhaustion. The singer is clearly exhausted from being constantly hurt, but their partner keeps on inflicting pain without any regard for their feelings.
Overall, “Don’t You Ever Get Tired” is a powerful song that speaks to the experience of being in a toxic relationship. It captures the feelings of frustration, sadness, and exhaustion that come with being unable to let go of someone who is hurting you. Through Milsap’s beautiful vocals and poignant lyrics, this song has become a classic in the world of country music.
Line by Line Meaning
You make my eyes run over all the time
You cause me so much pain and sadness that it leads to tears.
You're happy when I'm out of my mind
You find pleasure in my misery and distress.
You don't love me but you won't let me be
You have no affection towards me but at the same time, you won't allow me to move on or be with someone else.
Don't you ever get tired of hurting me?
Do you not feel any remorse or exhaustion from causing me emotional pain regularly?
You must think, I look bad with a smile
You seem to be under the impression that my happiness or contentment doesn't suit me.
For you haven't let me wear one, in such a long, long while
You have deprived me of experiencing joy or positivity for an extended period.
Still I keep coming back, how can this be?
Despite the constant hurt and lack of love or respect, I return to you, leaving me to question my own worth and decision-making abilities.
Don't you ever get tired of hurting me?
Do you not feel any remorse or exhaustion from causing me emotional pain regularly?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HANK COCHRAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maryberg4286
This is what country music is, its the heart and soul you have violin, piano, steel guitar just great musicians.
@marke2233
One of the most underrated vocalists of all time
@markusgarnett7277
Good ear for great music.
@walksthesehills
Not being contrary, just talking. I have seen him live myself. Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't he hold some record as most albums ever sold, or most hits or something ?
@marke2233
@@walksthesehills not sure...but he is rarely mentioned when people talk about the greatest country singers...he was one of the ones that made me love country music as a kid
@laurarogerson6755
@@marke2233he's mentioned when I'm around. You too, I'm sure. We need to remind people what real music sounds like again...❤
@marke2233
@@walksthesehills I think you're right
@laurarogerson6755
What a great version of this song, and what a talent Ronnie Milsap was. I wish with all my heart that country music would stand up and accept nothing less than the talent it once had. It's out there, but Nashville doesn't want to showcase it, and I can't for the life of me figure out why. Bring the heart back. The goosebumps will let you know. It'll sell again. People want real.
@doreencox4973
I totally agree!!!
@craigparker3434
I never get tired of listening to Ronnie. This is what country is. Not this garbage they're pushing out now.