Don't Mess Up a Good Thing
Love, Cheating, and Consequences: Loretta Lynn's Warning
Lyrics
Good thing, good thing, good thing, good thing)
Expression of a positive sentiment, emphasizing the goodness of a situation or relationship (repeated for emphasis).
Well you been cheatin' on me big day you know I know it's true
Acknowledging the partner's infidelity and expressing awareness of the situation.
But there ain't nobody in the whole wide world could love you like I do
Asserting that despite the partner's infidelity, the singer believes that no one else can love them as much.
Don't be no fool (don't you be no fool) don't be no fool (don't you be no fool)
Advising the partner not to be foolish, warning against continuing the unfaithful behavior.
You gonna keep on foolin' around now baby you gonna mess up a good thing
Stressing the consequences of the partner's actions, suggesting that they might ruin a good relationship.
You gonna mess up a good thing
Reiteration of the warning that the partner is at risk of damaging a good thing.
Now I might have been cheated just a little bit baby like all the others do
Admitting to a minor act of cheating but highlighting loyalty by bringing the paycheck home.
Oh but when I get my paycheck mama I bring it on home to you
Reinforcing the commitment to the relationship by emphasizing the act of bringing the paycheck home.
Don't be no fool...
Repeating the advice against foolish behavior and infidelity.
(Good thing good thing good thing good thing)
Reiteration of the positive sentiment (good thing) for emphasis.
They tell me you got a nighttime lover a livin' away cross town
Noticing rumors or information about a nighttime lover living across town.
And there'd gonna be but a little while baby before you cut me down
Suggesting that the partner's actions may lead to negative consequences soon.
Don't be no fool...
Repeating the warning against foolishness and infidelity.
Now don't you come sneakin' across town baby to catch me a doin' you wrong
Advising the partner not to spy or catch them doing wrong and acknowledging jealousy from others.
'Cause you know everybody's jealous baby we got a thing goin' on
Asserting that others are envious of their relationship, emphasizing its strength.
Don't you be no fool...
Repeating the advice against foolish behavior and infidelity.
(Good thing good thing good thing good thing)
Final repetition of the positive sentiment (good thing) for emphasis.
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