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Dolly Parton<\/a>\u2019s \u201cBut You Know I Love You\u201d explores the painful balance between chasing a dream and holding on to the person you love.<\/p>\n Sometimes, building the life you want means spending time away from the people who matter most.<\/p>\n Written by Mike Settle<\/a>, Kenny Rogers<\/a> and the First Edition first recorded the song in 1969, before Parton recorded her own version for her 1980 album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs<\/em>.<\/p>\n At its heart, the song captures the strain<\/a> that distance and ambition can put on a relationship.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Carrie Underwood Honors Dolly Parton With Powerful \u2018I Will Always Love You\u2019 Performance [Watch]<\/a><\/p>\n A career can offer purpose and opportunity, but it can also mean missed moments, lonely nights, and difficult goodbyes. Even when love is strong, being apart can take its toll.<\/p>\n That tension is especially familiar to musicians who spend long stretches on the road, balancing their passion for performing with the relationships waiting for them at home. But the song\u2019s message reaches beyond the music business.<\/p>\nWhat Is Dolly Parton\u2019s ‘But You Know I Love You’ About?<\/h3>\n