About the song
“Tell Lorrie I Love Her” is a country ballad written by Larry Cordle and Gene Dobbins. It was recorded by American country music artist Keith Whitley and released as the second single from his 1986 album, Lonesome Lonesome. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1987.
The song tells the story of a man who is incarcerated and about to be executed. He asks the prison guard to tell his wife, Lorrie, that he loves her. The song is a powerful and moving expression of love and loss.
The song begins with the narrator describing his situation. He sings, “I’m sitting here in this prison cell, waiting for my time to come.” He knows that he is going to die, but he is not afraid. He is at peace with his fate.
The chorus of the song is a simple but powerful message of love. The narrator sings, “Tell Lorrie I love her, tell Lorrie I need her.” He wants his wife to know how much he loves her, and he wants her to know that he will always be with her in spirit.
The song’s bridge is a moment of reflection for the narrator. He sings, “I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I’ve never stopped loving Lorrie.” He regrets the choices he has made, but he knows that his love for his wife is true.
“Tell Lorrie I Love Her” is a beautiful and heartbreaking song about love, loss, and redemption. It is a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever lost someone they loved.
Keywords: Keith Whitley, Tell Lorrie I Love Her, country music, love, loss, redemption, ballad