One Window, Four Walls
Imprisoned by Love: Marty Robbins' Tale of Regret
Lyrics
I once had my freedom and my life before me
I had freedom and a promising life ahead of me.
Was brighter and sweeter than all words could tell
It was a life filled with brightness and sweetness beyond description.
But I lost it all for the love of a woman
I sacrificed everything for the love of a woman.
Now I'll spend my life in this cold prison cell
As a consequence, I'm sentenced to spend my life in a cold prison cell.
One window, four walls and a door that won't open
I am confined to a space with one window, four walls, and a door that remains closed.
That's the only world that I'll ever see
This limited space is the only world I will ever experience.
One window, four walls and a door that won't open
The same description repeats, emphasizing the confinement and isolation.
The warden takes care of the key
The prison warden holds the key, controlling my access and freedom.
The first time I saw her my friends tried to warn me
Despite warnings from friends, I was deceived by the woman's soft and sweet words.
But I let her fool me with lips soft and sweet
I allowed myself to be fooled by her charming demeanor.
When I found her there in the arms of another
Discovering her in the arms of another person led to a moment of intense emotion.
Just one single shot left her dead at my feet
In a fit of passion, I took a single shot that ended her life.
One window, four walls and a door that won't open
The repetition of the confined space description underscores the permanence of my situation.
That's the only world that I'll ever see
I reiterate that this confined space is the only world I will ever know.
One window, four walls and a door that won't open
The repetition reinforces the theme of imprisonment and loss of freedom.
The warden takes care of the key
The prison warden retains control, emphasizing the lack of autonomy.
The jury that tried me would give me no mercy
The jury showed no mercy during the trial, declaring me guilty and deserving punishment.
They said I was guilty, that I had to pay
They asserted my guilt and the necessity for me to face the consequences.
Behind prison walls and with no hope of freedom
I'm now behind prison walls with no hope of freedom.
There's nothing to live for, there's no need to pray
Life within these walls is devoid of purpose, leaving no reason to pray.
One window, four walls and a door that won't open
The confined space is reiterated, underscoring the permanence of my restricted existence.
That's the only world that I'll ever see
Repetition emphasizes the limited world that I am condemned to experience.
One window, four walls and a door that won't open
Reiteration of the prison's physical characteristics and the warden's control.
The warden takes care of the key
The prison warden maintains authority over the key, symbolizing ongoing confinement.
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