We Didn't See a Thing
Secrets in the Honky-Tonk Shadows
Lyrics
Well, I swear I didn't see you with your wife's best girlfriend
Expressing surprise at witnessing someone with their wife's best friend, engaging in social activities like drinking beer and dancing to western swing music.
Drinkin' beer and a-dancin' to that western swing
Denying knowledge of seeing the person kiss and leave the bar with the mentioned woman.
And I didn't see you kiss her and leave that barroom with her
Reiterating that there was no observation of the events mentioned, emphasizing the lack of awareness.
No, I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
Emphasizing the collective lack of awareness and the intention to maintain ignorance about the situation.
George, I know I didn't hear you tell that blonde that you weren't married (no, uh-uh)
Addressing George, stating that the speaker did not hear him deny his marital status to a blonde woman.
I know I didn't see you hidin' your weddin' ring either, did I?
Acknowledging the absence of observation regarding George hiding his wedding ring.
And I know I couldn't have heard you call your wife and tell her that you were working
Emphasizing the lack of awareness about George's alleged phone call to his wife, denying any knowledge of it.
No, no, uh-uh, I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
Reiterating the collective denial of witnessing the events mentioned.
We've got to stick together to keep our stories straight
Stressing the importance of maintaining consistent stories to protect each other.
Now, don't forget Ray, I was down in Atlanta, sure you were and I was workin' late
Recalling an alibi for Ray in Atlanta, highlighting the need to support each other's fabricated stories.
Yeah you know it's always good to see you, George, it's good to see you too
Expressing pleasantries between the speakers while maintaining the denial of witnessing any events.
But I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
Reiterating the collective denial of witnessing the events mentioned.
Hey Ray by the way do you leave that hundred bucks you owe me
Asking Ray about a debt owed, possibly as a diversion from the previous discussion.
I don't know what you're talkin' about George
Denying knowledge of the debt, creating ambiguity and distraction from the initial conversation.
Well, I'm sure you recall our bet on last night's football game
Reminding Ray of a bet on a football game as a way to divert the conversation further.
No, I don't but you know if I had seen you I certainly would've paid ya
Feigning ignorance about the bet while suggesting payment if the event had been witnessed.
But I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
Reiterating the collective denial of witnessing the events mentioned.
We've got to stick together to keep our stories straight
Reiterating the importance of solidarity in maintaining consistent stories.
Don't forget I was down in Atlanta and don't you forget I was working late
Reminding George of an alibi in Atlanta and emphasizing the need to stick to the fabricated stories.
But you know it's always good to see you, George, it's good to see you too
Exchanging pleasantries while maintaining the denial of witnessing any events.
But I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
Reiterating the collective denial of witnessing the events mentioned.
I didn't see you and I didn't see you and we didn't see a thing
Emphasizing the continued denial of witnessing any events and maintaining a united front.
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