Lyrics
Well if the wife and I are fussin' brother that's our right
Expressing the right to argue with his wife; highlighting the personal nature of marital disputes.
Cause me and that sweet woman's got a licence to fight
Stating that he and his wife have a license or permission to engage in arguments.
Why don't you mind your own business mind your own business
Advising others to focus on their own matters and not interfere in his marital issues.
Well if you mind your own business then you won't be minding mine
Emphasizing that if others mind their own business, they shouldn't be concerned about his affairs.
Well I got a little gal she wears her hair up high
Describing a woman with an attractive appearance and noting the attention she receives from others.
The boys all whistle when she walks by
Highlighting the admiration the woman receives, possibly causing jealousy or gossip.
Why don't you mind your own business mind your own business
Reiterating the advice for others to focus on their own matters and not meddle in his personal life.
Well if you mind your own business then you won't be minding mine
Reemphasizing that if others mind their own business, they shouldn't be bothered by his relationships.
Oh the woman on the party lines a nosy thing
Describing a nosy woman on the party line who eavesdrops on private conversations.
She pick up her receiver when she knows it's my ring
Highlighting her behavior of answering the phone when she knows it's his call, suggesting intrusive curiosity.
Why don't you mind your own business mind your own business
Advising nosy individuals to focus on their own affairs and not pry into others' conversations.
Well if you mind your own business then you won't be minding mine
Reiterating that respecting privacy prevents unnecessary involvement in personal matters.
If I wanna honky tonk around till two or three
Asserting the right to enjoy nightlife activities until late, asserting independence.
Now brother that's my headache don't you worry bout me
Telling others not to worry about his choices and to focus on their own concerns.
Why don't you mind your own business mind your own business
Reiterating the importance of personal space and asking others to mind their own affairs.
Well if you mind your own business then you won't be minding mine
Stressing that respecting personal boundaries eliminates the need for unwanted interference.
I might tell a lotta stories that may not be true
Admitting the possibility of embellishing stories but asserting his right to spiritual redemption.
But I can get to heaven just as easy as you
Comparing his path to heaven with others, suggesting that judgment is not warranted.
Why don't you mind your own business mind your own business
Encouraging others to focus on their own spiritual journeys and avoid passing judgment.
Well if you mind your own business then you won't be minding mine
Reiterating that personal salvation is an individual matter, unrelated to others' opinions.
Mindin' other people's business seems to be high tone
Commenting on the prevalence of gossip and nosiness among higher society.
But I got all that I can do just minding my own
Expressing the difficulty of managing one's own affairs, making it unnecessary to interfere in others' lives.
Why don't you mind your own business (mind your own business)
Repeating the advice to mind one's own business, underlining its importance.
Mind your own business (mind your own business)
Emphasizing the refrain and reinforcing the idea that personal matters should be prioritized over others' affairs.
Well if you mind your own business then you won't be minding mine
Reiterating that focusing on personal business prevents unnecessary involvement in others' lives.
Yeah if you mind your own business then you won't be minding mine
Concluding the song by restating the central theme of respecting personal boundaries and avoiding interference.
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