A Woman Caught
Unraveling the Complexities of Love and Betrayal
Lyrics
You don't have much practice at
You lack experience in being honest with yourself.
being honest with yourself
What expectations can you have of proving to me that you are not involved with anyone else?
What hope do you have for showing me that
Hallelujahs (expressions of joy or praise) are present, but there's a sense of crisis or collapse.
you don't love nobody else?
Questioning the sincerity of the claim that you are not romantically involved with anyone else.
And Hallelujahs are all around
Despite positive expressions, there's a metaphorical collapse or downfall.
but the roof's caving in
Similar to line 5, a juxtaposition of joyous expressions with a crumbling situation.
And Hallelujahs are all around
Repetition of the contrast between Hallelujahs and a collapsing roof.
Honestly, girl where you been?
An appeal to honesty, questioning the whereabouts of the person.
I know where you've been
Emphasizing knowledge of the other person's recent activities or whereabouts.
I know where you've been
Reiteration of awareness regarding the other person's actions or location.
Couple of drinks is harmless you think
A few drinks may seem harmless, possibly addressing infidelity or unfaithfulness.
You're gonna let him take you home
Allowing someone else to take you home, suggesting a questionable decision.
It's not like I sleep when you run around on me
Despite your actions, the speaker is not finding solace or rest when you are not around.
I see it all
The speaker claims to see everything, possibly indicating a heightened awareness of the partner's actions.
Looking to find a way back to bed
Searching for a way to reconcile and return to a state of intimacy.
Looking to find a way back
Continuation of the desire to find a way back to intimacy.
And Hallelujahs are all around
Repetition of Hallelujahs amidst a collapsing situation, emphasizing the contrast.
but the roof's caving in
Recurrence of the juxtaposition of joyous expressions and a deteriorating environment.
And Hallelujahs are all around
Similar to line 17, highlighting the persistence of joyous expressions amid turmoil.
Honestly, girl where you been
Reiterating the question about the person's whereabouts with an emphasis on honesty.
I know where you've been
Confirmation of knowledge regarding the other person's recent activities or location.
I know where you've been
Reaffirmation of awareness about the other person's actions or whereabouts.
Hallelujah
Expressing a moment of joy or praise, possibly in contrast to the surrounding chaos.
Hallelujah
Repetition of the joyful expression 'Hallelujah.'
Hallelujah
Continued repetition of the joyful expression 'Hallelujah.'
Hallelujah
Concluding repetition of the joyful expression 'Hallelujah.'
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