About the song
“Apartment #9” is a countrypolitan song written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman. It was first recorded by Tammy Wynette in 1966 and released as the second single from her album “My World of Tammy Wynette”. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song tells the story of a woman who is recently divorced and is struggling to adjust to her new life alone. She lives in a small apartment and spends her days crying and watching soap operas. One day, she meets a man who lives in the apartment next door. He is kind and understanding, and they begin to spend time together. The woman slowly starts to fall in love with the man, but she is afraid to get hurt again. She knows that she needs to take things slow and be careful not to rush into anything.
“Apartment #9” is a beautiful and moving song about love, loss, and new beginnings. Tammy Wynette’s vocals are powerful and emotive, and she perfectly captures the pain and heartbreak of the woman in the song. The song is a classic countrypolitan ballad that is sure to touch the hearts of listeners of all ages.
Here are some of the key themes explored in the song:
- Loneliness and isolation: The woman in the song is recently divorced and is struggling to adjust to her new life alone. She feels lonely and isolated, and she longs for someone to share her life with.
- Heartbreak and loss: The woman is still grieving the loss of her marriage. She feels heartbroken and lost, and she is not sure how she will move on with her life.
- Hope and new beginnings: The woman meets a man who lives in the apartment next door. He is kind and understanding, and they begin to spend time together. The woman slowly starts to fall in love with the man, and she begins to hope for a new beginning.
“Apartment #9” is a timeless song that continues to resonate with listeners today. It is a song about the human experience, and it speaks to the universal themes of love, loss, and hope.
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Lyrics
“Apartment No. 9”
Just follow the stairwayTo this lonely world of mineYou’ll find me waitin’ hereIn apartment number nineNot so very long ago
You walked away from me
And after all the plans we made
You decided to be freeLoneliness surrounds me
Without your arms around me
And the sun will never shine
In apartment number nineI keep waitin’ in this lonely room
Just in case you change your mind
You’ll find me waitin’ here
In apartment number nineLoneliness surrounds me
Without your arms around me
And the sun will never shine
In apartment number nineNo,the sun will never shine
In apartment number nine