Lynne's first recording for Epic was a duet with George Jones, "If I Could Bottle This Up", which became a top-50 hit in 1988. In 2000 she won a Grammy award for "Best New Artist", despite the fact that she had been recording and releasing records for more than ten years
With Tears, Lies, and Alibis the follow-up to 2008's Just A Little Lovin' and the first release on her own label, Everso Records, Shelby Lynne affirms her position as a visionary, iconoclastic artist who deftly weaves country, soul, rock, blues, pop and folk influences to forge her own unique style. Like Identity Crisis (2003) and Suit Yourself (2005), this sparse, unguarded collection was produced by Lynne, who evokes a live-in-the-studio vibe from a stellar group of musicians. Born in Quantico, VA, she grew up in Jackson, AL and headed to Nashville at an early age. At 18, Lynne s demos landed her an appearance on TNN s Nashville Now series, which led to a Top 50 duet ( "If I Could Bottle This Up" ) with George Jones and a record deal. Following the release of the critically acclaimed I Am Shelby Lynne in 2000, she won the GRAMMY® for Best New Artist. She made her acting debut in 2005, playing Johnny Cash's mother in the Fox Searchlight motion picture Walk the Line.
Just A Little Lovin'
Shelby Lynne Lyrics
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Early in the mornin'
Beats a cup of coffee
For startin' off the day
Just a little lovin'
When the world is dawnin'
Makes you wake up
Days coming your way
[Chorus]
This whole world
Wouldn't be half
As bad it wouldn't be
Half as sad
If each and everybody
In it had mhm, mhm, mhm
Just a little lovin'
Early in the morning
Then just
A little something
Extra to kinda see
Them through
Nothing turns
A day really gets
It dawning
Like a little bit a lovin'
Like, like someone
Like you
[Chorus]
This whole world
Wouldn't be half
As bad it wouldn't be
Half as sad
If each and everybody
In it had
[2x]
Just a little lovin'
Early in the morning
Just a little, mm
Just a little, lovin'
No nothin' turns
Nothin' turns a day on
Just a little love
Thats better than anything
Just a little love
Early in the mornin'
Just a little lovin', lovin'
Just a little oh yeah, oh yeah
C'mon
Shelby Lynne's song "Just A Little Lovin'" is about the power of love to make a difference in the world. Lynne explains that just a little bit of love early in the morning beats a cup of coffee for starting off the day. She sings about the way love can make people wake up feeling like a good day is coming their way. The chorus of the song reiterates that the world would be a much better place if everyone had a little love in their lives.
The song speaks to the importance of small gestures of kindness that can help to lift people up and make their lives better. Lynne suggests that if everyone in the world had just a little bit of love, the world would be a much less sad and bad place. The song is about the transformative power of love to change the world, and the simple ways that we can all contribute to making the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a little lovin'
Showing even a small amount of love and affection
Early in the mornin'
Starting at the beginning of the day, when all the possibilities lie ahead
Beats a cup of coffee
Is more effective, enjoyable and energizing than coffee
For startin' off the day
To begin the day with a positive outlook
When the world is dawnin'
When the day is breaking and the sun is rising, promising a new day
Makes you wake up
Brings you out of your sleep and out of your stupor
Feelin' a good
Feeling good and optimistic
Days coming your way
A good day is headed your way
This whole world
All the people in this world
Wouldn't be half
Would not be as difficult or sad
As bad it wouldn't be
If there were more love, this world would be a better place
Half as sad
Only half or less of the sadness/heartache we experience today
If each and everybody
If everyone
In it had mhm, mhm, mhm
If everyone had a bit of love and affection
Then just
Next, do this thing
A little something
Giving someone something, a small gesture
Extra to kinda see
Additional small things that can bring happiness or encouragement
Them through
To help them through the day or a tough time
Nothing turns
Nothing makes
A day really gets
A day goes right
It dawning
Making it a good start to the day
Like a little bit a lovin'
Showing someone just a small amount of love
Like, like someone like you
Like the person the singer is addressing in the song
Just a little, mm
Just a small amount of love and affection
Just a little oh yeah, oh yeah
Just a small and meaningful/desired amount of love
C'mon
Come on, let's do it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME MICHAEL HADEY, CHRISTOPHER IRFANE KHAN, BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
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