Whole Lotta Holes
Kathy Mattea
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Hey look there's a hole in my floorboard What's that there's a hole in my jeans And who left that hole in my closet Well, there's a hole in my bed where he used to be I got a whole lotta holes in my life I got a whole lotta holes in my life If you stacked them all together you could fall in there forever Got a whole lotta holes in my life Well, there's holes in the toes of my stockings And there's gold in the holes in my teeth And who left that hole in my wallet And a hole in my chest where my heart used to be I got a whole lotta holes in my life I got a whole lotta holes in my life If you stacked them all together you could fall in there forever Got a whole lotta holes in my life Well, there must be a hole in my ceiling 'Cause this rain keeps falling on me And I'm beginning to feel this feeling Like there's a hole in my head for letting him leave I got a whole lotta holes in my life I got a whole lotta holes in my life If you stacked them all together you could fall in there forever Got a whole lotta holes in my life I got a whole lotta holes in my life, bye Got a whole lotta holes in my life Whole lotta, whole lotta, whole lotta holes Whole lotta, whole lotta, whole lotta holes Whole lotta, whole lotta, whole lotta holes Whole lotta, whole lotta, whole lotta holes Whole lotta, whole lotta, whole lotta holes
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5 facts about this song
General Facts• "Whole Lotta Holes" is a song by Kathy Mattea, an American country music and bluegrass performer who has released sixteen studio albums.
• The song featured on Kathy's ninth studio album titled "Lonesome Standard Time" which was released in 1992.
• The track was written by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, a musical duo known for their contributions to the bluegrass genre.
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Music Composition• Unlike some of Kathy's other songs, "Whole Lotta Holes" has a slower tempo, best described as a folk ballad.
• The song uses a mixture of acoustic guitar, piano, and violin to support Kathy's lead vocals. It's composition evokes a melancholic and introspective mood in its listeners.
• Lyrically, the song speaks about the pain and imperfections in life, using imagery of physical holes to convey emotional voids.
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Chart Performance & Critical Reception• "Whole Lotta Holes", while not released as a single, contributed to the overall success of "Lonesome Standard Time" album which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
• Critics have praised the song for Mattea's emotional delivery and the poignant lyrics written by Welch and Rawlings.
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Legacy and Influence• "Whole Lotta Holes" has become acknowledged as a standout track from the album due to its evocative storytelling and emotional depth.
• The song is considered an example of mattea's skilled musicianship and her ability to express complex emotions through song.
• The collaboration with Welch and Rawlings also brought their work to a larger audience, helping to strengthen the bluegrass renaissance of the 1990s.
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Other Relevant Facts• The songwriters, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, have never recorded "Whole Lotta Holes" for any of their own albums.
• Kathy Mattea has often performed the song live, further showcasing her emotive range and capturing the raw honesty of the track.
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