Lovin' Lies
Porter Wagoner · The Thin Man From West Plains (RCA Victor) [1965]
I'll never understand dear as long as I live
I guess I will always wonder why
You told me that you loved me with all of your heart
And then without a warning said goodbye.
Lovin' lies that I believed
And now how I grieved
You didn't mean it from the start
You told me lovin' lies and broke my heart.
You say I'll soon forget you and find somebody new
But darlin' oh how wrong you are
I've only had one love dear and that was for you
And from that love my heart will bear the scar.
Lovin' lies that I believed
And now how I grieved
You didn't mean it from the start
You told me lovin' lies and broke my heart...
Lovin' Lies - Porter Wagoner
Porter Wagoner's 'Lovin' Lies' stands as a defining track from his 1965 debut album, The Thin Man From West Plains. Recorded during the height of the outlaw country movement, the song blends traditional storytelling with a driving, rhythmic arrangement that became a signature sound for Wagoner's career. As one of his earliest major releases, the recording helped establish his reputation as a master of the honky-tonk style, characterized by his distinctive vocal delivery and the band's energetic instrumentation. The song's themes of romantic disillusionment resonated deeply with audiences of the mid-1960s, cementing Wagoner's place in the canon of classic country music. Its enduring popularity highlights the song's ability to transcend its era while maintaining its authentic roots in the genre.