Woman, Woman
Decoding the Secrets in Gary Puckett's 'Woman, Woman'
Lyrics
Woman
Addressing a woman
Woman
Repetition, emphasizing the focus on a woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
Questioning if the woman is contemplating infidelity
On your mind
Reiteration, emphasizing the question of infidelity on her mind
Something's wrong between us
Noting a sensed disconnect or issue in the relationship
That your laughter cannot hide
Indicating that her laughter cannot conceal the underlying problem
And you're afraid to let your eyes meet mine
Expressing her avoidance of eye contact, suggesting guilt or discomfort
And lately when I love you
Acknowledging dissatisfaction in recent expressions of love
I know you're not satisfied
Implying her lack of contentment in the relationship
Woman
Repeating the address to the woman
Woman
Reiteration, underscoring the concern about infidelity
Have you got cheating on your mind?
Repeating the question about cheating
On your mind
Reiteration, emphasizing the persistence of the question
I've seen the way men look at you
Observing how other men look at her
When they think I don't see
Highlighting awareness of others' perceptions
And it hurts to have them think that you're that kind
Expressing the pain caused by the perception of her as unfaithful
But it's knowing that you're looking back
Knowing that she reciprocates the looks, intensifying the emotional impact
That's really killing me
Expressing the profound emotional impact of her actions
Woman
Repeating the address to the woman
Woman
Reiteration, maintaining focus on the woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
Repeating the question about cheating
On your mind
Reiteration, underscoring the persistent doubt
A woman wears a certain look
Describing a certain look associated with a woman's unfaithfulness
When she is on the move
Noting a recognizable expression when a woman is contemplating cheating
And a man can always tell what's on her mind
Pointing out a man's ability to discern a woman's thoughts
I hate to have to say it
Reluctantly admitting the presence of the mentioned look
But that look's all over you
Confirming the pervasive nature of the suspicious look
Woman
Repeating the address to the woman
Woman
Reiteration, maintaining focus on the woman
Have you got cheating on your mind?
Repeating the question about cheating
Oh, woman
Expressing emotional distress and concern
Woman
Reiteration, underscoring the emotional turmoil
Have you got cheating on your mind?
Final repetition of the question about infidelity
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