Stayin' Home Woman
Yearning for Home: A Stayin' Out Man's Impact
Lyrics
I spend the half the day cookin'
I spend half the day cooking.
But I wind up havin' dinner all alone
I end up having dinner alone.
Because he stopped off with some friends to see
He stopped off with friends to see how much they could drink on their way home.
Just how much they could drink on their way home
Implying he prioritizes socializing and drinking over being at home for dinner.
By the time he makes it home the food is just about as cold as I am
By the time he gets home, the food is cold, reflecting his neglect.
And his stayin' home woman is gettin' tired of her stayin' out man
The stay-at-home woman is tired of her partner who stays out frequently.
He oughta be a Texas rancher
Suggesting he should be a Texas rancher due to spreading exaggerated stories.
'Cause he sure spreads a lotta bull around
He boasts a lot, especially about achievements that may not be true.
Tellin' how he won the war he made
Claims victory in a war he made up.
The others finally lay all their weapons down
Others have given up their weapons, but no parade for him.
But there won't be a big parade tonight
Contrasting his imaginary victory with the absence of celebration.
When a hero comes marchin' home again
No hero's welcome when he returns.
And his stayin' home woman's gettin' tired of her stayin' out man
The stay-at-home woman is tired of her partner's false bravado.
He's the type of man that likes to brag
He likes to brag and boast about his minimal accomplishments.
And boast about what little that he's done
Emphasizing his tendency to exaggerate his achievements.
While he's drinkin'
He engages in these behaviors while drinking.
While he's out with ole friends laughin' it up and havin' fun
He spends time with friends, enjoying himself while neglecting his partner.
What is he thinkin'
Questioning his thought process and priorities.
I know that another woman ain't about to ever cross his mind
Assuring that he won't think about another woman, but neglects his current partner.
'Cause when it comes to lovin' he's comin' home to mine
Despite his flaws, he comes home to her for love.
Well the lawn sure needs a cuttin'
The physical chores around the house are neglected.
And the hedges need to be trimed by the walk
Highlighting the need for basic maintenance tasks.
But each time I mention work to him
He avoids responsibilities and dismisses them with double talk.
He gives me dirty looks and double talk
He refuses to contribute, causing frustration for the stay-at-home woman.
It's a shame to know the one you love
Expressing disappointment that the loved one won't offer help.
Won't hardly even lend a helpin' hand
Describing the stay-at-home woman's increasing frustration.
And his stayin' home woman's gettin' tired of her stayin' out man
Reiterating the weariness of the stay-at-home woman with her partner.
And his stayin' home woman's gettin' tired of her stayin' out man
Highlighting the continuing frustration of the stay-at-home woman.
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