Husbands and Wives
Pride's Toll on Love: The Everly Brothers' Reflection on Broken Hearts
Lyrics
Two broken hearts lonely looking like houses
Two individuals with broken hearts, resembling empty houses without inhabitants.
Where nobody lives
Describing the emotional emptiness and loneliness in the hearts of the two people.
Two people each having so much pride inside
Both individuals possess a significant amount of pride within themselves.
Neither side forgives
Neither person is willing to forgive the other due to their pride.
The angry words spoken in haste
Referring to words spoken in anger without careful thought or consideration.
Such a waste of two lives
Expressing regret for the wasteful impact of the angry words on the lives of the two individuals.
It's my belief pride is the chief cause in the decline
Suggesting that pride is a significant factor contributing to the deterioration of relationships.
Of the number of husbands and wives
Belief that pride plays a crucial role in the increasing number of broken marriages.
A woman and a man
Highlighting the dynamics of a relationship involving a woman and a man.
A man and a woman
Emphasizing the interchangeable roles of a man and a woman in relationships.
Some can and some can't and some can't
Indicating that some relationships succeed while others face challenges and failures.
Two broken hearts lonely looking like houses
Reiteration of the imagery of broken hearts symbolizing emotional desolation.
Where nobody lives
Reemphasizing the idea of emotional emptiness within the individuals.
Two people each having so much pride inside
Reiterating the presence of pride within both individuals, leading to a lack of forgiveness.
Neither side forgives
Stressing the difficulty of forgiveness due to the pride each person holds.
The angry words spoken in haste
Referring again to words spoken in anger, emphasizing their negative impact.
Such a waste of two lives
Repeating the regret for the wasteful consequences of hasty and angry words.
Its my belief pride is the chief cause in the decline
Restating the belief that pride is the main cause of the decline in marital relationships.
Of the number of husbands and wives
Linking pride to the increasing number of broken marriages and strained relationships.
It's my belief pride is the chief cause in the decline
Reiteration of the belief that pride is a significant factor in the decline of marital bonds.
Of the number of husbands and wives
Stressing once again the role of pride in the increasing challenges faced by husbands and wives.
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