Wynonna Ellen Judd ( born Christina Claire Ciminella on May 30, 1964) is an… Read Full Bio ↴Wynonna Ellen Judd ( born Christina Claire Ciminella on May 30, 1964) is an American country music singer. Her solo albums and singles are all credited to the singular name Wynonna. Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds. The duo released seven albums on Curb Records, in addition to charting 26 singles, of which 14 were number one hits.

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.

When love starts talkin
Wynonna Judd Lyrics

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I thought I had my life worked out
I thought I knew what it was all about
Then love started talkin'
Your love started talkin'

I had my mind on the open road
I thought I knew where I wanted to go
Then love started talkin'

Your love started talkin'

[Chorus:]
When love starts talkin'
You got no choice
But to shut up and listen
It's a powerful voice
Open the door
And let it walk in
That's what you gotta do
When love starts talkin'

I thought I had it wrapped up neat and nice
I didn't need nobody's advice
Then love started talkin'
Your love started talkin'

[Chorus:]

I thought I heard it all before
I thought I didn't need to hear no more
Then love started talkin'
Your love started talkin'
Your love started talkin'
Your love started talkin'

Your love started talkin'
Love started talkin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "When Love Starts Talkin'" by Wynonna Judd is a representation of a person's realization that love can change everything in their life. The singer in the lyrics thought they had everything under control and had planned their life out to the tee, but then they fall in love, and they realize that they don't have much control over the situation anymore. Love is powerful, and it can change the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

The opening stanza of the song presents the singer's point of view towards life before they fell in love. The second stanza talks about the singer's aspirations, which they thought they had under control until they encountered love. The chorus then reflects the singer's understanding that love's voice is too powerful to ignore. The singer has to listen to it and let it take over for better or for worse. The third stanza reflects the singer's self-confidence that they had everything under control, but that too changes once love starts talking.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought I had my life worked out
I believed that I had figured everything out in my life

I thought I knew what it was all about
I thought I had a complete understanding of everything

Then love started talkin'
But then, love intervened

Your love started talkin'
Your love played a major role in changing my beliefs

I had my mind on the open road
My mind was set on wandering aimlessly

I thought I knew where I wanted to go
I believed I had a clear idea of where my life's path was leading me

When love starts talkin'
But when love took over

You got no choice
You have no other option but to listen

But to shut up and listen
You must stay silent and pay attention

It's a powerful voice
It's a compelling, persuasive message that cannot be ignored

Open the door
Allow love to enter

And let it walk in
Welcome it with open arms

That's what you gotta do
It's what you must do

I thought I had it wrapped up neat and nice
I thought everything was perfectly under control

I didn't need nobody's advice
I didn't think anyone could offer me guidance

Your love started talkin'
Your love began to introduce new and important ideas

I thought I heard it all before
I believed I had already heard and absorbed all the information I needed

I thought I didn't need to hear no more
I believed that there was nothing else to learn or know

Your love started talkin'
But your love continued to surprise and teach me new things

Love started talkin'
Love took center stage and began to share its wisdom

Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRENT MAHER, GARY NICHOLSON, JAMIE O'HARA

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