Barbara Joy
Barbara's Betrayal: A Tale of Forbidden Love and Desperation
Lyrics
Will you be there in the courtyard for the joy
Asking if Barbara will be present in the courtyard to share in the joy.
Will your honor be avenged with justice done
Questioning if Barbara's honor will be restored through the accomplishment of justice.
When they cover my head over for the joy
Wondering if Barbara will be present when the singer is executed (covered my head over) and if she will feel shame for her actions.
Will you hide your face in shame for what you've done?
Asking if Barbara will hide her face in shame for what she has done.
You were alway wild and reckless, Barbara dear
Describing Barbara as always wild and reckless, expressing the singer's intense love for her.
But I worshiped you, my love was like a fire
Despite Barbara's wildness, the singer worshipped her, and their love burned passionately.
And your wedding was the high spot of the whole year
Referring to the wedding as a significant event, but indicating that the marriage fell short of expectations.
But your marriage left so much to be desired.
Expressing disappointment with Barbara's marriage, which left much to be desired.
Saying that you are were willing Barbara Joy
Indicating that Barbara claimed to be willing, but her face reveals her guilt.
The face you're showing gives away your sin
Suggesting that Barbara's facial expression exposes her sinful actions.
All your hopes of money can't retore your pride
Money cannot restore Barbara's pride, and the singer questions if she was truly willing or not.
Maybe you were willin', don't let me die.
Expressing doubt about Barbara's willingness and pleading not to let the singer die.
When the phone rang in the middle of the night
Recalling a night when Barbara called in distress, and the singer rushed to her side without hesitation.
Your tender voice was shaking with alarm
Describing Barbara's voice as shaking with alarm during the phone call.
So without a thought I hurried to your side
Acting instinctively to protect Barbara, suggesting a deep care for her well-being.
Always seeking to protect you from all harm.
Expressing a consistent desire to shield Barbara from harm.
You threw your arms around me, it was like a dream
Recounting a moment when Barbara embraced the singer, leading to an inevitable event.
And what we knew was bound to happen, did
Describing the realization of what was bound to happen between the singer and Barbara.
Then the doorway framed your husband and I heard you scream
Revealing that Barbara's husband witnessed the intimate moment, causing Barbara to scream.
Unless you speak tomorrow I'll be dead.
Unless Barbara speaks the truth the next day, the singer anticipates facing deadly consequences.
Saying that you are were willing Barbara Joy
Repeating the doubt about Barbara's willingness and urging her not to let the singer die.
The face you're showing gives away your sin
Reiterating that Barbara's facial expression betrays her sinful actions.
All your hopes of money can't retore your pride
Stating that money cannot restore Barbara's pride, questioning her true willingness.
Maybe you were willin', don't let me die.
Reiterating the plea for Barbara not to let the singer die, implying a sense of desperation.
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