I Don't Want to Feel Like That

Patty Loveless · Long Stretch of Lonesome [1997]

(Don Schlitz - Terry Radigan)



Cried myself to sleep last night

And I don't want to feel like that no more

Woke up before the morning light

And I don't want to feel like that no more.



I couldn't think one thought

That didn't start with your name

I couldn't see one day

That wasn't more of the same.



And I don't want to feel like that

I don't want to feel like that no more

I don't want to feel like that I said I had to get it off my chest

I don't want to play that game no more.



I could've lied a little more or less

But I don't want to play that game no more

If you're not willing to hear what I have to say

It's too late 'cause now I've said it anyway.



And I don't want to feel like that

I don't want to feel like that no more

I don't want to feel like my life's hanging by a string

I don't want to feel like I ain't feeling anything.



--- Instrumental ---



I cried myself to sleep last night

And I don't want to feel like that no more

I said a prayer with all my might

Said I don't want to feel like this no more.



Got myself in this mess I can get myself out

Starting right here and I'm starting right now

'Cause I don't want to feel like that

I don't want to feel like that no more.



I don't want to feel like that

I don't want to feel like that

I don't want to feel like that no more

I don't want to feel like that no more...

I Don't Want to Feel Like That

Patty Loveless delivers a quintessential country-rock anthem on 'Long Stretch of Lonesome,' blending her signature twang with a driving rhythm that defines the genre. The track exemplifies her ability to craft songs about heartbreak and resilience, characteristic of her work in the late 1990s. With a vocal delivery that balances raw emotion with steel-guitar grit, the recording captures the essence of honky-tonk storytelling. It stands as a testament to her enduring influence on the genre, showcasing her mastery of traditional instrumentation and lyrical themes that resonate deeply with fans of classic country music.