After The Judds disbanded in 1991, she then went to Texas Wynonna began a solo career, also on Curb. In her solo career, she has released eight studio albums, a live album, a holiday album and two compilation albums in addition to charting more than 20 singles of her own. Her first three singles—"She Is His Only Need", "I Saw the Light," and "No One Else on Earth"—all reached number one on the U.S. country singles charts consecutively, as did 1993's "Only Love" and 1996's, "To Be Loved by You." Three of her albums are certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. She released a new single, "Something You Can't Live Without," in March 2013. Her most recent recording, Wynonna & The Big Noise, was released on February 12, 2016 via Curb Records. Wynonna & the Big Noise are a country band lead by Wynonna and husband Cactus Mosher. Wynonna is most recognized for her musical work, although starting in the 2000s she has also pursued other interests, including writing, acting and philanthropy.
Troubled Heart And A Troubled Mind
Wynonna Judd Lyrics
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A troubled heart and a troubled mind
Is all I'm gonna leave behind
I'm movin' on down the line
Don't shout me down I'm doin' fine
You've been hard and heavy on my soul
Gotta lighten the load and let you go
Life's too short, ain't got the time
Got a V8 Ford slung low to the ground
Got a highway leading me outta town
A road map open to the promised land
I've taken just about as much as I can stand
[Chorus:]
Windshield wiper slappin' off the rain
Bright lights shinin' on the passin' lane
One more mile, one less tear
So long Daddy I'm outta here
[Chorus:]
The song "Troubled Heart And A Troubled Mind" by Wynonna Judd is about leaving behind a place and a person who has caused so much pain and heartache. The chorus makes it clear that the singer is leaving behind the troubles and moving on with life. She is leaving behind a heart and a mind that has been burdened, and hits the road with a V8 Ford slung low to the ground, heading out of town with a road map open to the promised land. The song is about empowerment, rising above the bitter feelings, and moving forward.
The lyrics use a lot of car and driving metaphors to depict the journey of leaving behind the past. The windshield wiper slapping off the rain and the bright lights shining on the passing lane signify that the road ahead is clear and bright. The line "So long Daddy I'm outta here" reveals that the singer is also leaving behind a past that was filled with domineering men and opting to take control of her life. The song is a call to action for women who are in the same situation to take control of their lives and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
A troubled heart and a troubled mind
I am leaving behind my emotional baggage
Is all I'm gonna leave behind
I won't be leaving any physical possessions
I'm movin' on down the line
I am moving forward with my life
Don't shout me down I'm doin' fine
Please don't criticize my decision, I am doing well
You've been hard and heavy on my soul
Your actions have weighed heavily on my emotions
Gotta lighten the load and let you go
I need to free myself from this burden
Life's too short, ain't got the time
I want to enjoy my life without negativity
For a troubled heart and a troubled mind
I cannot allow myself to be held back by emotional turmoil
Got a V8 Ford slung low to the ground
I have a powerful car that will take me far away
Got a highway leading me outta town
I am leaving this place behind on a major road
A road map open to the promised land
I have a plan to move forward to a better future
I've taken just about as much as I can stand
I have reached my limit and must move on
Windshield wiper slappin' off the rain
I am driving towards my new life, despite the obstacles
Bright lights shinin' on the passin' lane
The future looks bright ahead of me
One more mile, one less tear
Each mile I drive brings me closer to healing my emotions
So long Daddy I'm outta here
I am saying goodbye to the source of my troubles and moving forward with my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WYNONNA ELLEN JUDD, BRENT MAHER, JAMIE O'HARA
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