Buenas Noches From a Lonely Room (She Wore Red Dresses) Dwight Yoakam

"Buenas Noches From a Lonely Room (She Wore Red Dresses)" by Dwight Yoakam, released in 1988, is a country ballad that explores themes of heartbreak, longing, and nostalgia. The narrator reflects on a lost love while feeling isolated in a dimly lit room, evoking deep emotional resonance. The song features traditional country instrumentation with a blend of honky-tonk and rock influences. Its poignant lyrics and Yoakam's distinctive voice contribute to its impact, resonating with listeners who relate to themes of love and loss. #Country

[Verse 1]
She wore red dresses with her black shining hair
She had my baby and caused me to care
Then coldly she left me to suffer and cry
Oh, she wore red dresses and told such sweet lies

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 2]
I never knew him but he took her away
And on my knees like a madman for vengeance I prayed
While the pain and the anger destroyed my weak mind
Oh, she wore red dresses and left the wounded behind

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
I searched till I found them, then I cursed at the sight
Of their sleeping shadows in the cold neon light
In the dark morning silence, I placed the gun to her head
Oh, she wore red dresses but now she lay dead

[Instrumental]

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