One's on the Way
Everyday Chaos: Loretta Lynn's Tale of Motherhood
Lyrics
They say to have her hair done, Liz flies all the way to France
Reference to Liz flying to France for a luxurious hair appointment.
And Jackie's seen in a Discotecque doin' a brand new dance
Jackie dancing in a discotheque, suggesting a lively social life.
And the White House social season should be glitterin' an' gay
Contrast between glamorous White House events and the scene in Topeka.
But here in Topeka the rain is a fallin'
Rain falling in Topeka, setting a mundane atmosphere.
The faucet is a drippin' and the kids are a bawlin'
Depiction of everyday household issues: dripping faucet and crying kids.
One of them a toddlin' and one is a crawlin'
Children at different stages of development - toddling and crawling.
And one's on the way
Emphasis on the hectic life with one child on the way.
I'm glad that Raquel Welch just signed a million dollar pact
Celebrity news about Raquel Welch's million-dollar deal.
And Debbie's out in Vegas workin' up a brand new act
Mention of Debbie in Vegas, working on a new performance.
While the TV's showin' newlyweds, a real fun game to play
TV showing newlyweds, highlighting a contrast with the speaker's life.
But here in Topeka, the screen door's a bangin'
Domestic chaos in Topeka with a banging screen door.
The coffee's boilin' over and the wash needs a hangin'
Household chores: boiling coffee, laundry, and child's needs.
One wants a cookie and one wants a changin'
Children's demands for a cookie and a diaper change.
And one's on the way
Reiteration of the challenging life with one child on the way.
Now what was I doin', Jimmy get away from there
Distraction from daily tasks, addressing someone named Jimmy.
Darn, there goes the phone
Phone ringing, adding to the speaker's chaotic situation.
Hello honey, what's that you say
Conversation with spouse about bringing army buddies home.
You're bringin' a few old army buddies home
Explanation of the phone call scenario.
You're callin' from a bar
Spouse calling from a bar, contributing to the hectic environment.
Get away from there, no, not you honey
Clarification that the speaker is talking to the baby, not the spouse.
I was talkin' to the baby
Continuation of the chaotic phone call and household scene.
Wait a minute, honey, the door bell
Interrupted by the doorbell, adding to the speaker's busyness.
Honey, could you stop at the market and hello, hello
Spouse's request to stop at the market, showcasing the chaos.
Well, I'll be
Surprised reaction to the unfolding events.
The girls in New York City, they all march for women's lib
Mention of women's liberation movements in New York City.
And better homes and garden shows the modern way to live
Modern lifestyle showcased in Better Homes and Gardens.
And the pill may change the world tomorrow, but meanwhile, today
Skepticism about the pill's immediate impact on life.
Here in Topeka, the flies are a buzzin'
Return to Topeka, highlighting bothersome flies.
The dog is a barkin' and the floor needs a scrubbin'
Noisy dog and a dirty floor, emphasizing the disarray.
One needs a spankin' and one needs a huggin'
Children needing discipline and affection.
Lord, one's on the way
Final acknowledgment of the impending arrival of another child.
Oh gee, I hope it ain't twins, again
Humorous concern about the possibility of having twins again.
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