Lyrics
Have another cigarette, we got some time to kill
Expressing the desire to pass time by having a cigarette.
Have another drink on me, we’ll just get stewed to the gills
Suggesting to have a drink together and get intoxicated.
You’ve been holdin’ out on me now for what i hear is quite a while
Accusing the listener of keeping secrets for a considerable period.
Ever since your spirited ways, they disappeared down an aisle
Referring to the listener's change in behavior since getting married ("disappeared down an aisle").
The word is out that you are in two
Indicating a rumor or gossip about the listener being in a complicated situation.
I’m gonna ask you some questions, don’t you tell me no lies
Asserting an intention to ask direct questions and expecting truthful answers.
‘cause if you try to hide the truth, girl, i’m gonna see it in your eyes
Warning against hiding the truth, emphasizing the ability to discern it from the eyes.
That son-of-a-bitch whose ring you’re wearin’, he’s dishing some abuse
Referring to the listener's spouse negatively, suggesting abusive behavior.
‘cause u can see beneath that kerchief you’re wearin’, barely hiding a bruise
Implies visible signs of physical abuse, with a kerchief barely concealing a bruise.
The word is out that you are in two
Reiteration of the gossip or rumor about the listener's complicated situation.
The sound of breakin’ hearts ain’t nothing new
Stating that heartbreak is not uncommon, emphasizing a recurring theme.
But you’re hiding in a room without a view
Describing the listener as secluded, possibly emotionally, in a room without a view.
The word is out that you are…in two
Repeating the rumor about the listener being in a complicated situation.
Time and time again I see you cryin’, tryin’ to hide
Observing the listener crying repeatedly, attempting to conceal emotions.
All those midnight blues in a bottle that you’re holdin’ inside
Referring to emotional struggles represented as "midnight blues" kept in a bottle.
After drinkin’ an a-thinkin’ i’m gonna take him down to the tracks
Expressing a plan to confront and deal with the person causing harm, using the train metaphor.
And when that 8:35 rolls by, that man ain’t never comin’ back
Suggesting a decisive action to end the abusive relationship when the train passes.
The word is out that you are in two
Reiteration of the rumor about the listener's complicated situation.
The sound of breakin’ hearts ain’t nothing new
Emphasizing the commonality of heartbreak as something not new.
But you’re hiding in a room without a view
Repeating the image of the listener being secluded, this time without a view.
The word is out that you are…in two
Reiteration of the rumor about the listener being in a complicated situation.
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