She's All Lady
Love's Crossroads: A Guitar Man's Journey
Lyrics
Yeah, I saw you watching me tonight from across the room
Expressing awareness of someone watching from across the room.
I appreciate the drink, that was nice of you
Gratitude for a drink, acknowledging the gesture's kindness.
Thanks for coming out to see me, I hope you liked the show
Thanking the person for attending the show and hoping they enjoyed it.
Yeah, that's right, I settled down about six months ago
Revealing that the singer has settled down in a committed relationship about six months ago.
No, she ain't here tonight, she stayed at home
Clarifying that his partner isn't present tonight; she stayed at home.
Yeah, it sure does get lonely out here on the road
Expressing the loneliness experienced on the road.
By looking in your eyes, I can tell what's on your mind
Indicating the ability to discern the person's thoughts by looking into their eyes.
Yeah, I'd love to drive you home and hold your body close to mine
Expressing a desire to drive the person home and hold them close.
You're everything a man could dream of, baby
Complimenting the person, describing them as everything a man could dream of.
You're all woman, but she's all lady
Acknowledging the person's femininity but highlighting the singer's committed partner as his true lady.
I met her at a Baptist church in Tennessee
Recalling where the singer met his committed partner, a Baptist church in Tennessee.
She was looking for someone
His partner was actively seeking a connection or relationship.
I was praying it was me
The singer was hopeful that he could be the one she was looking for.
No, she never thought she'd fall in love with a guitar man
Revealing that his partner didn't expect to fall in love with a guitar man.
Ah, it took some getting used to, but she does the best she can
Despite initial challenges, his partner is doing her best to adapt to the musician lifestyle.
No, she don't like to stay at home alone
Stating his partner's dislike for staying home alone.
No, I don't need your number
Rejecting the offer of the person's number, implying commitment to his partner.
She's probably waiting by the phone
Suggesting that his partner might be eagerly waiting for his call.
By looking in your eyes, I can tell what's on your mind
Reiterating the ability to understand the person's thoughts through eye contact.
Yeah, I'd love to drive you home and hold your body close to mine
Expressing a desire to take the person home and be physically close.
You're everything a man could dream of, baby
Repeating the compliment, emphasizing the person's appeal.
You're all woman, ah, but she's all lady
Reiterating the acknowledgment of the person's femininity but affirming commitment to his partner as his true lady.
No, it ain't you; Lord knows, you're a sight
Clarifying that the person is not the singer's partner, emphasizing their attractiveness.
Yeah, I probably could but I could never make believe it's right
Admitting that though the singer could engage in certain actions, he cannot pretend it's right.
I'd rather be alone, and I know that sounds crazy
Expressing a preference for solitude, deeming it better than engaging in inappropriate actions.
Cause you're all woman, but she's all lady
Repeating the acknowledgment of the person's femininity but reaffirming commitment to his partner.
You're all woman, but she's my lady
Reiterating commitment to his partner, emphasizing her as his lady.
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