I Still Belong To You
Wanda Jackson · Other Songs - Wanda Jackson
(Jerry Foster - Bill Rice)
« © '70 Jack & Bill Music »
I thought of leaving you a note but every time I start
There's knowing blue enough to write this feeling in my heart
Sometimes I packed to run away but where would I run to
My heart would keep reminding me I still belong to you
Many times I've had the urge to pack my things and leave
But this feeling comes and goes so I'll never do
If I love you enough to stand the things you've put tme through
No matter what you'd do to me I still belong to you
I'm hurt inside but what's his pride it won't keep me warm at night
It has no arms to take me in and hold me like you do
What a little bit of love you give is all I'm clinging to
It takes your love to make me live I still belong to you
It takes your love to make me live I still belong to you
I Still Belong To You
Wanda Jackson's "I Still Belong To You" stands as a defining anthem of the rockabilly genre, blending traditional country balladry with the electric energy of early rock and roll. Recorded in the late 1950s, the track exemplifies Jackson's signature style, characterized by her powerful, raspy vocals and driving rhythm section. As a central figure in popularizing the electric guitar in country music, Jackson transformed the genre through her dynamic delivery, turning heartbreak songs into high-energy performances that resonated with a new generation. The song reflects the era's shift toward modern sound while maintaining the emotional core of classic folk and country storytelling. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the tension between rural roots and urban innovation, cementing Jackson's legacy as a pioneer who bridged the gap between traditional country and rock music.