ballad of a lonely housewife
Silent Sacrifice: Unveiling the Loneliness in a Housewife's Love
Lyrics
They say behind every great man
Expresses the common belief that there is a supportive woman behind a successful man.
His wife stays, encased, in a glass jar, so still
Metaphorically describes the wife as being confined or restricted, perhaps losing her individuality.
Cooks his dinner and quilts
Highlights traditional gender roles with the wife cooking and quilting, emphasizing domestic duties.
She becomes the soil he blooms from
Symbolizes the wife as the foundation or nourishment from which the man thrives.
Wonders why he left her out in the cold
Reflects the wife's feeling of neglect or abandonment and questioning the husband's actions.
Once she starts growing old
Addresses the challenges and emotions associated with aging and being left behind.
They say its a fact, why you stand where you stand
Suggests that societal expectations dictate one's position, possibly hinting at inequality.
Six feet below, waiting for a strong hand
Implies a tragic end, waiting for assistance but also possibly alluding to dependence.
To take pity
Expresses a desire for compassion or empathy from others.
I'll be faithful, codependent and
Commits to traits expected in a devoted partner: faithfulness, codependence, and honesty.
Honest, modest, like my daddy taught me
Refers to the speaker's upbringing and the values instilled by their father.
How a woman should be
Defines the societal expectations of how a woman should behave.
Dainty, pretty, speaks when spoken to
Describes the ideal woman as delicate, attractive, and reserved.
Laughs when all your college friends make a pass
Depicts a submissive attitude in the face of inappropriate advances from others.
Stares outside of the glass
Suggests a sense of confinement or separation from the world outside.
They say that you need him to drag you out of the dirt
Questions the notion that a woman needs a man to rescue her from difficulties.
But haven't you wondered who put you there first?
Ponders the origin of the woman's challenges, questioning who is responsible.
They'll say it's such a pity, and oh what a waste
Anticipates societal judgment and criticism for not conforming to traditional roles.
A nice girl like you who just doesn't know her place
Comments on the societal perception of a woman not understanding her place.
What a shame
Expresses regret or disappointment regarding the perceived failure to conform.
I'll be your token gun
Repetition of the commitment to sacrificial devotion to the man, echoing a sense of loyalty and self-sacrifice.
I'll take the fall and watch you run
-Sacrifice every thing and one
-For you, my man, I'll always love
-I'll be your token gun
-I'll take the fall and watch you run
-Sacrifice every thing and one
-For you, my man, I'll always love
-I'll be your token gun
-I'll take the fall and watch you run
-Sacrifice every thing and one
-For you, my man, I'll always love
-I'll be your token gun
-I'll take the fall and watch you run
-Sacrifice every thing and one
-For you, my man, I'll always love
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