Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That
Heartbreak in High Heels: Decoding Dolly Parton's Country Tale
Lyrics
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Questioning the reason for the person's appearance
In your cowboy boots and your painted on jeans
Describing the attire – cowboy boots and tight jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Noticing the person is dressed like a fantasy cowgirl
Why'd you come in here looking like that
Reiterating the curiosity about their appearance
Here comes my baby
Introducing the speaker's romantic partner
Draggin' my heart behind
Expressing emotional distress caused by the partner
He's drivin' me crazy
Reflecting on the partner's actions causing turmoil
Who says love is blind
Challenging the notion that love is blind
He's got a wanderin' eye and a travelin' mind
Characterizing the partner's unfaithfulness
Big ideas and a little behind
Mocking the partner's lack of substance
Out with a different woman every night
Highlighting the partner's promiscuity
But I remember when he was mine
Reminiscing about the time when the partner was faithful
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Repeating the question about the unexpected appearance
In your high heel boots and your painted on jeans
Describing a provocative outfit – high heel boots and tight jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Reiterating the fantasy cowgirl imagery
Waltzing right in here lookin' like that
Expressing surprise at the bold entrance
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Repeating the query about the reason for the appearance
When you could stop traffic in a gunny sack
Comparing the person's attractiveness to stopping traffic
Why you're almost givin' me a heart attack
Noting the impact on the speaker's emotions
When you waltz right in here lookin' like that
Expressing shock at the striking entrance
I just can't stand it
Conveying discomfort at seeing the partner with others
To see him on the town
Expressing dissatisfaction with the partner's behavior
He's out slow dancing
Observing the partner dancing with various people
With every girl around
Highlighting the partner's flirtatious actions
I'm a softhearted woman he's a hardheaded man
Contrasting the speaker's emotions with the partner's attitude
And he's gonna make me feel just as bad as he can
Anticipating emotional pain caused by the partner
He's got himself a mean streak a half a mile wide
Describing the partner's unpleasant personality traits
Now he's dancing on this heart of mine
Metaphorically depicting the partner's impact on the speaker's heart
Ooh, Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Repeating the question about the unexpected appearance
In your high heel boots and your painted on jeans
Describing another attention-grabbing outfit
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Reiterating the cowgirl imagery
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Repeating the question, expressing disbelief
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Repeating the question for emphasis
In your cowboy boots and your painted on jeans
Recalling the cowboy boots and tight jeans
All decked out like a cowgirl's dream
Reiterating the cowgirl fantasy
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Repeating the question, seeking an explanation
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Repeating the question in disbelief
When you could stop traffic in a gunny sack
Reiterating the contrast with stopping traffic
Why you're almost givin' me a heart attack
Expressing the impact on the speaker's emotions
When you waltz right in here lookin' like that
Emphasizing the shock at the bold entrance
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Repeating the question with incredulity
Why'd you come in here lookin' like that
Repeating the question with frustration
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