Cheatin'
Betrayed Dreams: Sara Evans' 'Cheatin'' Unveils the Price of Infidelity
Lyrics
You say your every day
You claim that every day for you is like a recurring bad dream.
Is a bad dream that keeps repeatin'
Reflecting on the repetition of your negative experiences.
Maybe you should've thought about that
Suggesting that consideration should have been given to consequences when engaging in infidelity.
When you were cheatin'
Highlighting the act of cheating as a pivotal moment of reflection.
How do you like that furnished room, the bed, the chair, the table?
Asking about the living conditions and possessions in your current situation.
The TV pictures comes and goes, too bad you don't have cable
Commenting on the instability of your television signal, implying a less-than-desirable lifestyle.
How do you like that paper plate and those pork-n-beans you're eatin'?
Describing the humble and simple nature of your current meals.
Maybe you should've thought about that when you were cheatin'
Reiterating the idea that consequences should have been considered during the act of cheating.
How do you like that beat up car? I think it's fair we traded
Questioning your satisfaction with the exchanged vehicles after the separation.
Your pick up truck is running fine, it's a cozy ride for datin'
Noting the functionality of the new pickup truck and its suitability for dating.
Yes, I've been out a time or two and found the comfort I've been needin'
Admitting to exploring other relationships to fulfill emotional needs.
Maybe you should've thought about that when you were cheatin'
Emphasizing the importance of foresight during the act of cheating.
You made your bed and you're out of mine
Stating that the consequences of your actions have led to separation.
You lie awake and I sleep just fine
Highlighting the contrast in emotional well-being between you and the cheater.
You've done your sowing, now you can do the reaping
Referring to the principle of reaping what one sows in the context of infidelity.
Maybe you should've thought about that when you were cheatin'
Reiterating the importance of considering consequences during the act of cheating.
Now what became of what's her name, after she spent all your money?
Inquiring about the fate of the person with whom the cheater was involved, suggesting financial consequences.
Did she leave you just like you left me? Well, sometimes life is funny
Comparing the cheater's experience to the narrator's, emphasizing the unpredictability of life.
Yes, I'll be glad to take you back, just as soon as I stop breathin'
Expressing a willingness to reconcile after some time has passed.
Maybe you should've thought about that
Repeating the idea that reflection should have occurred before cheating.
Maybe you should've thought about that
Reiterating the importance of prior reflection during the act of cheating.
Maybe you should've thought about that
Emphasizing the need for consideration and reflection when engaged in unfaithful behavior.
When you were cheatin'
Recalling the central theme of consequences during the act of cheating.
When you were cheatin'
Repeating the message that thoughtful consideration should have preceded the act of cheating.
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