Ask a Woman Who Knows
Heartbreak Chronicles: Unraveling the Painful Tale in 'Ask a Woman Who Knows'
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He stays out every night
Her partner stays out late every night, leaving her alone.
And leaves me all alone
She feels abandoned as her partner consistently leaves her by herself.
He never tells me where he goes
Her partner doesn't disclose where he goes when he leaves, causing her uncertainty.
I'm not the only lonely one
She believes she's not the only one feeling lonely in this situation.
Just ask a woman who knows
Suggesting that other women in similar situations would understand her plight.
We used to share our troubles
They used to confide in each other, sharing both their joys and sorrows.
And our good times too
They had a history of spending good times together.
But now I'm left with all the woes
Now, she's burdened with all the troubles and difficulties alone.
I'm not the only sorry one
She feels remorseful, believing she's not the only one feeling sorry in this situation.
Lord, just ask a woman who knows
Other women who've experienced similar situations would empathize.
The days are long
She feels that time passes slowly, making her days seem longer.
The nights are longer
Her nights are particularly arduous and seem never-ending.
I've got the lonesomest blues
She's overwhelmed by extreme loneliness, describing it as the most profound blues.
You know my only consolation
Her sole comfort is that she has nothing more to lose in this situation.
Is I ain't got nothing more to lose
Expressing resignation as she feels she's reached the lowest point.
So there you've got the story
Summarizing the unfortunate love story that went awry.
Of a love gone wrong
Describing the downfall of a love that once flourished beautifully.
That used to blossom like a rose
Comparing the past love to a rose that has lost its bloom.
I'm not the only broken heart
She believes she's not the only one with a broken heart in this situation.
Mmm, ask a woman who knows
Encouraging others to seek advice from women who've experienced similar heartbreak.
Well my only consolation
Reiterating her resignation as she feels she's hit rock bottom.
Is I got nothing more to lose
She reiterates that she's already lost everything.
So there you have the story
Recapitulating the narrative of a love that went wrong.
Of a love gone wrong
Describing the downfall of a love that once bloomed beautifully.
That used to blossom like a rose
Similar to line 18, highlighting the contrast between the past and the present.
But I'm not the only broken heart
Asserting that others, too, experience heartbreak in failed relationships.
Just ask a woman
Encouraging others to seek advice or understanding from women who have similar experiences.
And I'm a woman
Emphasizing her identity as a woman who has gone through similar heartache.
Just ask a woman who knows
Reiterating the advice to seek wisdom from women who have experienced similar situations.
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