Till I Can't Take It Anymore
Dottie West · Dottie and Don (w Don Gibson) [RCA Victor] [1969]
Let's not fight it anymore
Unpack the bags close the door
I'll never leave you
Though you lied right from the start
I can't convince my foolish heart
Not to believe you.
You've got other loves strung out
And there's not the slightest doubt
That other loves have loved you before
But you do your thing so well
I'll dream of heaven and live in hell
Till I can't take it anymore.
If I had one ounce of pride
I'd stand up or step aside
But I still love you
So I'll accept the crumbs you drop
'Cause I'm a fool and I can't stop
Or rise above you.
While you're making up your mind
I'll be praying all the time
Praying that you won't be letting me go
But you do your thing so well
I'll dream of heaven and live in hell
Till I can't take it anymore.
While you're making up your mind
I'll be praying all the time
Praying that you won't be letting me go
But you do your thing so well
I'll dream of heaven and live in hell
Till I can't take it anymore...
Till I Can't Take It Anymore
Dottie West delivers a raw, emotive country performance on 'Till I Can't Take It Anymore,' recorded for her 1969 album 'Dottie and Don' with Don Gibson. As a defining voice of the Nashville Sound era, West blends traditional country storytelling with polished production, showcasing her signature ability to convey deep personal anguish through her baritone delivery. The track exemplifies her mid-to-late 1960s discography, where she frequently collaborated with Gibson on duets and solo ballads that explored themes of heartbreak and resilience. Her work during this period helped solidify her status as a leading female country artist, bridging the gap between earlier honky-tonk styles and the smoother, radio-friendly arrangements that characterized the late 60s and early 70s. This recording stands as a testament to her enduring influence on the genre.