Satin Sheets
Love's Struggle Unveiled: Hank Williams Jr.'s Satin Sheets Story
Lyrics
Satin sheets to lie on satin pillows to cry
Satin sheets are a symbol of luxury and comfort, but the speaker is not happy despite the material wealth.
On still I'm not happy don't you see
The speaker emphasizes their unhappiness despite the opulence, expressing a deeper emotional dissatisfaction.
Big long Cadillac tailor mades
Reference to a lavish lifestyle, including a Cadillac and tailor-made clothing, yet the speaker desires freedom.
Upon my back still i want you to set me free
Even with material possessions, the speaker yearns to be liberated from a personal struggle or relationship.
I found another man who can
The speaker found another person who can fulfill their emotional needs better.
Give the more you can
Emphasizes the new person's ability to provide more emotionally compared to the current partner.
Though you've given me everything
Acknowledgment of receiving material wealth from the current partner.
Money can buy
Recognition that the current partner has provided everything that money can buy.
But your money can't hold me tight like
Despite the financial gifts, the speaker longs for emotional intimacy that money cannot provide.
He does on a long long night
Contrasting the emotional support the new person provides on long nights with the inadequacy of the current partner.
You know you didn't keep me satisfied
Accusation that the current partner failed to keep the speaker satisfied emotionally.
Satin sheets to lie on
Reiteration of the desire for luxurious surroundings but with an underlying dissatisfaction.
Satin sheets to lie on
Repetition emphasizing the continued pursuit of comfort despite emotional dissatisfaction.
We've been through thick and thin together
Reflection on enduring challenges together as a couple.
Braved the fair and stormy weather
Highlighting shared experiences, including facing difficulties and enjoying good times together.
We've had all the hard times you and I
Recognition of the hardships the couple has overcome.
And now that I'm a big success
The speaker has achieved success, possibly in a career, but the partner's call creates confusion and distress.
You called today and you confused
The partner's call introduces confusion and distress, contradicting the speaker's success.
And told me things that make me want to die
The partner's words evoke strong negative emotions, making the speaker contemplate death.
You told me there's another man who
The partner reveals the existence of another person who can offer more than the speaker can.
Can give more than I can
Emphasizes the new person's ability to provide more than the speaker can, possibly emotionally.
And I've given everything that cash will buy
The speaker has given everything material wealth can buy, but it hasn't been enough to satisfy the partner.
You can buy me a peaceful night
Suggests that a peaceful night is something money can buy.
With loving arms around me tight
Expresses the need for emotional comfort and intimacy that money cannot provide.
And you're too busy to notice
The partner is too preoccupied to notice the pain and hurt reflected in the speaker's eyes.
The hurt in my eyes
Reiterates the emotional pain and distress experienced by the speaker.
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