Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That

Dolly Parton

About Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That

"Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That" is a song written by Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas, and recorded by American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was released in May 1989 as the first single from the album White Limozeen. The song was Parton's eighteenth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of 20 weeks on the country chart. The song has also been recorded as a duet by Jill Johnson and Nina Persson, released on the 2007 Jill Johnson cover album Music Row, which received much SR P4 airplay.  


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Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
In your cowboy boots and your painted-on jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Why'd you come in here looking like that
Here comes my baby
Draggin' my heart behind
He's drivin' me crazy
Who says love is blind
He's got a wanderin' eye and a travelin' mind
Big ideas and a little behind
Out with a different woman every night
But I remember when he was mine

Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
In your high heeled boots and your painted-on jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Waltzing right in here lookin' like that
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
When you could stop traffic in a gunney sack
Why you're almost givin' me a heart attack
When you waltz right in here lookin' like that

I just can't stand it
To see him on the town
He's out slow dancing
With every girl around
I'm a softhearted woman he's a hardheaded man
And he's gonna make me feel just as bad as he can
He's got himself a mean streak a half a mile wide
But now he's dancing on this heart of mine

Ooh, Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
In your high heeled boots and your painted-on jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Why's you come in here lookin' like that

Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
In your high heeled boots and your painted-on jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that

Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
When you could stop traffic in a gunney sack
Why you're almost givin' me a heart attack
When you waltz right in here lookin' like that
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that

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Dolly Parton

Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. She has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5", and "My Tennessee Mountain Home". As an actress, she starred in the movies 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, Gnomeo & Juliet, Straight Talk, Unlikely Angel, and Joyful Noise. She is one of the most successful female country artists of all time; with an estimated 175 million in album sales, Dolly Parton is also o… more »

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Written by: Randy Thomas, Robert Carlisle

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That" falls within the genre of Country music which is Dolly Parton’s specialty subgenre.
Release Year
The song was released in April 1989. It is one of Dolly Parton's later works in her long-running music career.
Album
The track was included in Dolly Parton's album called "White Limozeen."
Chart Success
It reached the number 1 position on the Billboard's Country Music Chart.
Songwriters
The song was penned by legendary songwriters Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas.
Awards
In 1990, the song won the Performance of the Year award for Dolly Parton from the Country Music Association.
Music Video
A music video for the song also exists, featuring Dolly Parton in a playful and lively setting. The video won the Music Video of the Year award at the CMA Awards in 1989.
Performances
Dolly performed "Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That" during the 1989 CMA Awards show.
Cover Versions
Several country artists including Danni Leigh and Ronna Reeves have covered the song.
Unique Style
It is one of Parton's songs that perfectly embodies her flamboyant and quirky style, both in terms of wardrobe choices in the music video and the humorous, cheeky lyrics.
Female Empowerment
Despite its playful nature, the song offers a form of female empowerment as Dolly Parton sings of having the strength to resist a particularly tempting man.
Song's Legacy
While it might not be as universally known as some of her biggest hits like "Jolene" or "I Will Always Love You," the song remains a beloved classic among Dolly Parton fans.

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