Friend, Lover, Woman, Wife
A Tapestry of Love: O.C. Smith's Melody of Devotion
Lyrics
She's a friend, she's a lover, she's a woman, she's a wife.
Expresses that the woman in question is a friend, lover, woman, and wife, highlighting various roles in a relationship.
She's the answered prayer ev'ry lonely man dreams of.
Describes the woman as the fulfillment of a lonely man's prayers, emphasizing her significance.
She's a temptress, she's a lady, she's the mother of my baby.
Portrays the woman as a temptress, lady, and mother, acknowledging her multifaceted nature, including motherhood.
I thank God I'm the lucky man she loves.
Expresses gratitude for being the fortunate man loved by this special woman and attributes it to divine intervention.
Sometimes I lie awake and watch her sleeping;
Reflects on watching the woman sleep, contemplating the depth of emotions with a sense of admiration.
and I just wanna bust and the teardrops fill my eyes.
Describes a strong emotional response, with the speaker feeling overwhelmed with tears of joy or love.
And I wonder what she'd think if she woke up and caught me weeping;
Ponders how the woman would react if she saw the speaker crying, acknowledging societal expectations for men not to show vulnerability.
'cause daddies and heroes ain't supposed to cry.
Addresses the conflict between traditional expectations of masculinity and the genuine emotions experienced.
The morning always seems to catch us laughing
Highlights moments of shared laughter in the morning, likely with the child present, creating a picture of a happy family.
with the baby in the bed between us, safe and warm.
Describes a cozy scene with the baby between the couple, emphasizing the warmth and safety of the family unit.
And I thank the Lord above for all the good times that I'm having
Expresses gratitude to a higher power for the positive experiences and love shared within the relationship.
wrapped up in my woman's loving arms.
Emphasizes the speaker's contentment being wrapped in the loving arms of his woman.
She's a friend, she's a lover, she's a woman, she's a wife.
She's the answered prayer ev'ry lonely man dreams of.
Reiterates the woman's multifaceted role as a friend, lover, woman, and wife, emphasizing her importance.
She's a temptress, she's a lady, she's the mother of my baby.
Restates the woman's qualities as a temptress, lady, and mother, underlining her diverse and essential roles.
I thank God I'm the lucky man she loves.
Expresses ongoing gratitude for being the fortunate recipient of the woman's love.
And when the load gets heavy on my shoulders;
Describes moments of difficulty and stress, possibly in life, where the speaker seeks refuge.
and I can't keep the pace, and I need a place to hide,
Expresses the need for a safe haven during challenging times and the desire to escape from external pressures.
I run home to my own little world and take her in my arms,
Describes returning home to the woman as a source of comfort and relief.
and hold her; and I soon forget there's another world outside.
Highlights the power of the woman's presence in making the outside world fade away.
'cause she's a friend, she's a lover, she's a woman, she's a wife.
She's the answered prayer ev'ry lonely man dreams of.
Reiterates the woman's roles and her significance in fulfilling the speaker's emotional needs.
She's a temptress, she's a lady, she's the mother of my baby.
Restates the woman's qualities, including being a temptress, lady, and mother, emphasizing her importance in the speaker's life.
I thank God I'm the lucky man she loves.
Expresses ongoing gratitude for being the fortunate recipient of the woman's love.
I thank God I'm the lucky man she loves.
Repeats the acknowledgment of being a lucky man loved by the woman.
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