I Want My Rib Back
Yearning for Freedom: I Want My Rib Back
Lyrics
Now the Bible tells the story about Adam`s rib
Refers to the biblical story of Adam's rib, symbolizing the creation of woman as companionship.
How the Lord made a woman for companionship
Describes how God created a woman for companionship with Adam.
And the first thing she did
Introduces the actions of the woman created, setting the stage for the narrative.
Was take a bite of that forbidden fruit
References the biblical account of Eve taking a bite from the forbidden fruit.
Well, I guess we`ll be paying till the end of time
Suggests a consequence for humanity's actions, implying a burden to be borne over time.
At least that's how it is with that woman of mine
Relates the burdensome nature of dealing with the speaker's woman, drawing a parallel to the biblical story.
Oh Lord, I think I want my rib back
Expresses a humorous desire to "get back" the rib, symbolizing a wish to relieve the burdens caused by the woman.
Now this is wrong and, baby, that ain`t right
Acknowledges the problematic nature of the situation with the woman.
And I`m huggin` tryin` to please that woman day and night
Highlights the speaker's efforts to please the woman despite difficulties.
She`s never satisfied although I try to do the best that I can
Describes the woman as unsatisfied despite the speaker's best efforts.
Somethin`s got a change honey, I`m gonna leave
Expresses a decision to leave due to the dissatisfaction in the relationship.
I won`t let evolution gonna make a monkey out of me
Rejects the idea of evolving into a submissive state, using humor and metaphor.
Oh Lord, I think I want my rib back
Reiterates the desire to "get back" the rib, emphasizing the humorous tone.
There`s been a hole in wallet and a pain in my side
Describes financial and emotional challenges since marrying the woman.
Ever since I made that girl my blushing bride
Highlights ongoing difficulties since making the woman his wife.
Her daddy calls her angel
References the woman's positive image through her father's perspective.
And her momma calls her three times a night
Highlights excessive communication from the woman's mother.
Her cousins on my sofa, her sister`s got my car
Indicates intrusion by the woman's relatives into the speaker's personal space.
Her brother`s drink my liquor like my house was a bar
Describes the negative impact of the woman's brother on the speaker's possessions.
Oh Lord, well, I think I want my rib back
Repeats the desire to "get back" the rib, emphasizing the challenging situation.
Now this is wrong and, baby, that ain`t right
Reiterates the wrongness of the situation with the woman.
And I`m huggin` tryin` to please that woman day and night
Emphasizes the speaker's continuous efforts to please the unsatisfied woman.
She`s never satisfied although I try to do the best that I can
Repeats the theme of the woman's perpetual dissatisfaction despite efforts.
Somethin`s got a change honey, I`m gonna leave
Expresses a determination to make a change in the relationship, indicating a possible departure.
I won`t let evolution gonna make a monkey out of me
Rejects the idea of evolution turning the speaker into someone submissive.
Oh Lord, I think I want my rib back
Reiterates the desire to "get back" the rib, underlining the seriousness of the situation.
Oh Lord, I think I want my rib back
Concludes by humorously expressing the desire to reclaim the rib, bringing the song full circle.
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