Down To Her Socks
Kris Kristofferson · Other Songs - Kris Kristofferson
(Kris Kristofferson)
Here's a song about a good ole girl
With a big ole heart that got broke
'Cause she was in love with some son of a bitch
Who didn't love her back enough.
Slowly she sank to her knees on the floor
Cursing the freedom she'd won
From the torture she vowed not to take anymore
And the victim she'd almost become.
For a lady who'd learned all there is about leavin'
She sure took a long time to go
But he loved her right down to her socks and no further
And her feet were the last ones to know.
You see the problem is sometimes when you
Take a good stiff shot to the heart
It kinda stuns you it takes a while for the message to get down
To your feet to get you out of trouble.
So you stand there like some old fighter takin' punishment
You don't even know you're takin'
But one day you wake up and look down at your feet
And find they're just walking you away from me.
For a lady who'd learned all there is about leavin'
She sure took a long time to go
But he loved her right down to her socks and no further
And her feet were the last ones to know...
Here's a song about a good ole girl
With a big ole heart that got broke
'Cause she was in love with some son of a bitch
Who didn't love her back enough.
Slowly she sank to her knees on the floor
Cursing the freedom she'd won
From the torture she vowed not to take anymore
And the victim she'd almost become.
For a lady who'd learned all there is about leavin'
She sure took a long time to go
But he loved her right down to her socks and no further
And her feet were the last ones to know.
You see the problem is sometimes when you
Take a good stiff shot to the heart
It kinda stuns you it takes a while for the message to get down
To your feet to get you out of trouble.
So you stand there like some old fighter takin' punishment
You don't even know you're takin'
But one day you wake up and look down at your feet
And find they're just walking you away from me.
For a lady who'd learned all there is about leavin'
She sure took a long time to go
But he loved her right down to her socks and no further
And her feet were the last ones to know...
Down To Her Socks
Kris Kristofferson's "Down To Her Socks" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery within the outlaw country and folk rock genres. The track showcases his signature blend of melancholic storytelling and raw vocal delivery, characteristic of his work during the mid-to-late 1960s. While the song lacks a specific album title in public records, it aligns with the thematic depth found in his broader discography, including tracks like "The Golden Idol" and "Casey's Last Ride." The recording captures the essence of the era's emphasis on personal struggle and resilience, delivered with a simplicity that has ensured its enduring appeal among fans of classic American roots music.

