Lyrics
One and one ain't always two
Expressing that the expected outcome is not always straightforward.
With a woman like you
Referring to a specific woman, suggesting a personal connection.
One minute you're happy
Describing a sudden shift from happiness to sadness.
Next minute you're blue
Highlighting the unpredictability of emotions.
Tell me you got a man across town baby
Indicating awareness of the woman's involvement with another man.
What should I do
Expressing uncertainty about how to handle the situation.
Help you pack your bags and go?
Suggesting a possible decision to end the relationship.
Baby its through
Declaring the end of the relationship.
{chorus}
Chorus introduction.
Turn my face to the wall
Expressing a desire to avoid confronting the painful reality.
Don't want to see any more
Rejecting the idea of witnessing more emotional distress.
Baby, when you aren't home, Don't Let Me Know
Pleading for the partner not to disclose certain actions when not at home.
You know I've heard that story before
Recalling a familiar and possibly painful narrative.
I can't listen no more
Expressing an inability to endure further discussion or revelation.
Baby, when you aren't home, Don't Let Me Know
Reiterating the plea for secrecy when away from home.
You say that we've got our problems
Acknowledging relationship difficulties common to people like them.
People like us do
Confirming shared challenges in their relationship.
And it's not always easy
Stating that maintaining a smooth relationship is not always easy.
To make it all run smooth
Emphasizing disbelief that the partner would seek another person.
Can't believe you'd go searching for another baby
Implying that the speaker is all the partner needs, questioning the need for another.
When all you need is here
Expressing unwillingness to wait for the partner's return during absences.
I won't go on waitin' for you when you disappear
Declaring independence from waiting for the partner.
{chorus} 3x
Chorus repetition, emphasizing the theme of avoiding painful revelations.
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