Lyrics
Every man needs a woman
Expressing the universal desire for companionship; acknowledging the importance of women in men's lives.
Every man needs a child
Highlighting the role of children in a man's life, suggesting a holistic view of family.
I had me a good woman
Referencing a past positive relationship with a woman.
And she gave me a child
Indicating that the woman bore the speaker's child.
And I loved her oh so dearly
Expressing deep and genuine love for the woman.
And I loved her oh so true
Reiterating the profound and truthful nature of the speaker's love.
But the evil in my mind
Introducing the theme of internal conflict or negative thoughts within the speaker.
Wouldn't let my love show through
Describing how the speaker's internal struggles prevented the outward expression of love.
I thought that she'd been cheating
Revealing suspicions of infidelity in the relationship.
Thought she'd found somebody new
Believing that the woman has found someone new, intensifying the internal turmoil.
Then one day I accused her
Narrating an accusation made by the speaker, leading to a significant event.
And I broke her heart in two
Describing the aftermath of the accusation, mentioning breaking the woman's heart.
I'll never forget that awful night
Reflecting on a memorable and regrettable night related to the accusation.
She took the car drove out of sight
Detailing the woman's departure, taking the car and leaving the speaker.
The very next day I got the news
Receiving distressing news the day after the woman's departure.
Now all I have left is a baby shoe
Expressing the loss and emptiness, symbolized by a remaining baby shoe.
And my evil mind
Reiterating the presence and impact of the speaker's inner struggles (evil mind).
I thought that she'd been cheating
Repeating suspicions of the woman's infidelity, highlighting persistent doubts.
Thought she'd found somebody new
Reiteration of the fear that the woman has found someone new.
Then one day I accused her
Recalling the accusatory action that led to the relationship's downfall.
And I broke her heart in two
Emphasizing the emotional impact of breaking the woman's heart.
I'll never forget that awful night
Reflecting on the night of accusation, suggesting lasting trauma or regret.
She took the car drove out of sight
Detailing the woman's departure, repeating the car leaving out of sight.
The very next day I got the news
Receiving distressing news again the day after the woman's departure.
Now all I have left is a baby shoe
Expressing the enduring sense of loss through the symbol of a baby shoe.
And my evil mind
Reiterating the impact of the speaker's inner struggles on the relationship's demise.
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