The Hurtin's All Over
Kitty Wells · Love Makes the World Go Around [1967]
A year ago today I felt like dying
As unloved and unwanted as a heart could be
The time has a way of changing yesterday
Now the hurtin's all over all over me.
Yes, the hurtin's all over, all over my body
It started in my heart and it's spread all over me
Father time did his part took the hurt out of my heart
Now the hurtin's all over all over me.
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Now my arms ache to hold you like they used to do
And my eyes ache for the love light they no longer see
How I miss your caress how my lips ache to be kissed
Yes the hurtin's all over all over me.
Oh, the hurtin's all over, all over my body
It started in my heart and it's spread all over me
Father time did his part took the hurt out of my heart
Now the hurtin's all over all over me.
Yes, the hurtin's all over, all over me...
The Hurtin's All Over
Kitty Wells, widely celebrated as the First Lady of Country Music, delivered a career-defining performance on The Hurtin's All Over. Released on the 1967 album Love Makes the World Go Around, the track showcases Wells' signature emotive delivery and her ability to convey deep heartache with clarity. As a pioneer who helped bridge the gap between traditional honky-tonk and the evolving Nashville sound, Wells maintained her status as a leading female vocalist throughout the 1960s. This recording stands as a testament to her enduring influence on the genre, capturing the raw vulnerability that characterized her extensive discography. Her work during this era solidified her reputation for interpreting songs with profound emotional resonance, ensuring her legacy remains central to the history of American country music.