Lyrics
I was a fool to trust you
Expressing regret for trusting the person
And a bigger fool to believe
Acknowledging being naive to believe in something
That the very first time I would be the last
Expected the relationship to be enduring, but it wasn't
I was easy to deceive
Was easily misled or fooled
The temper flared and I've brought it up before
Referring to previous conflicts
But this time I've said goodbye and nothing more
Decided to end things definitively without further discussion
And don't slam the door when you get out of my life
Requesting not to make a scene while leaving
I've been your fool and I'm glad I'm not your wife
Relief at not being legally tied to the person
You can save the tears cause I know how fast they dry
Belief that tears won't affect the decision to end things
And don't slam the door when you get out of my life
Reiteration of not wanting a dramatic exit
I sat at home just waiting
Waiting at home for the person
Staring at your empty chair
Feeling the absence of the person deeply
While you were out with what's her name
Assuming the person was with someone else or drinking
Or getting drunk somewhere
Speculation about the person's activities
They say a cat has got nine lives my friend oh
Comparing the person's luck to that of a cat
But you're really out of luck with number ten
Implying that the person has run out of chances
And don't slam the door when you get out of my life
Repeated request to leave without causing a scene
I've been your fool and I'm glad I'm not your wife
Reiterating relief at not being legally tied
You can save the tears cause I know how fast they dry
Assurance that emotions won't change the decision
And don't slam the door when you get out of my life
Reiteration of not wanting a dramatic exit
And don't slam the door when you get out of my life
Repeating the request for a quiet departure
I've been your fool and I'm glad I'm not your wife
Restating relief at not being married to the person
You can save the tears cause I know how fast they dry
Belief that tears won't change the outcome
And don't slam the door when you get out of my life
Final insistence on leaving without drama
O yeah o yeah o yeah
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly for emphasis or emotion
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