You Nearly Lose Your Mind
Love's Tightrope: Navigating Heartbreak in Merle Haggard's Melody
Lyrics
Well, if you love your mama and you treat her right
If you love and treat your mama well, but she keeps fussing at you, it can be distressing.
But she keeps on fussin' at you every day and night
Continuing from the first line, persistent complaints and arguments from your mama.
And she's triflin' on ye they'll do it every time
Warning that unfaithfulness can happen anytime, especially when someone is trifling.
And when your baby starts to steppin'
When your partner begins behaving inappropriately, it affects your mental state.
Lord you nearly lose your mind
Reiteration of the emotional toll when your loved one strays or behaves badly.
Now if your mama's mean take a tip from me
Advice for those with difficult mothers to keep them close and avoid troubles.
Lock her up at home, Lord and hang on to the key
Suggests controlling a troublesome partner by confining them at home.
'Cause she won't triflin' on ye they'll do it every time
Emphasizes the recurring nature of unfaithfulness and its impact on one's sanity.
And when your baby starts to steppin'
Reiteration of the mental distress caused by a partner's unfaithfulness.
Lord you nearly lose your mind
But if your mama's good, I'll tell you what to do
If your mama is good, express love and fulfill her desires to avoid troubles.
Give her lots of lovin' and what she wants to do
Encourages positive actions to prevent infidelity in a healthy relationship.
She'll trifle on ye they'll do it every time
Despite a good relationship, there's a reminder that unfaithfulness can still occur.
And when your baby starts to steppin'
Reiterates the impact of a partner's unfaithfulness on one's mental state.
Lord you nearly lose your mind
Now you come home to your mama find your clothes ain't clean
Returning home to find neglected chores indicates a partner's unfaithfulness.
You can bet you're slippin' if you know just what I mean
Suggests that negligence in domestic responsibilities signifies a troubled relationship.
'Cause she's been triflin' on ye they'll do it every time
Reiterates the warning about the likelihood of unfaithfulness in such situations.
And when your baby starts to steppin'
Reemphasizes the emotional toll when a partner strays.
Lord you nearly lose your mind
Now you may have a mama who says that she is true
Even if a mama claims to be true, circumstances may reveal otherwise.
But wait till you get down and out and really leave her too
Warns about potential unfaithfulness when facing difficult situations or leaving.
She'll trifle on ye they'll do it every time
Reiterates the recurring nature of unfaithfulness, even in seemingly good relationships.
And when your baby starts to steppin'
Reiterates the emotional distress caused by a partner's unfaithfulness.
Lord you nearly lose your mind
Now I've been lotta places not much I ain't done
Expresses a general distrust towards women based on personal experiences.
But when it comes to women I just don't trust a one
Admits a lack of trust in women when it comes to relationships.
Because they'll trifle on ye they'll do it every time
Highlights the generalization that women tend to be unfaithful.
And when your baby starts to steppin'
Reiterates the emotional toll caused by a partner's unfaithfulness.
Lord you nearly lose your mind
(Really drive you crazy)
Concluding statement, emphasizing that the emotional impact can be overwhelming.
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