The Married Men
Whispers of Forbidden Love: The Married Men Chronicles
Lyrics
One in Louisiana
Refers to one of the married men located in Louisiana.
one who travels around
Describes another married man who travels frequently.
one of 'em mainly stays in heart-throb town
Indicates that one of the married men primarily stays in a place known for heartthrobs or romantic interests.
I am not their main concern
The speaker acknowledges that she is not the main concern of the married men.
they are lonely too
Highlights the loneliness experienced by the married men.
I am just an arrow passing through
Expresses the transient nature of the speaker's involvement with the married men.
When they look into my eyes
When the married men gaze into the speaker's eyes, she is confident in her response.
I know what to do
The speaker knows how to handle the situation and respond truthfully.
I make sure the words I say are true
Emphasizes the speaker's commitment to honesty in her interactions with the married men.
When they send me off at dawn
Describes a departure at dawn and the payment of transportation fare.
pay the driver my fare
The married men are aware that the speaker is headed to some undisclosed destination.
they know I am goin' down somewhere
The chorus introduces the theme of the married men and their impact on the speaker's life.
O the married men
Reiterates the concept of the married men, creating a sense of intrigue.
the married men
Emphasizes that the speaker would not have experienced joy without the presence of the married men.
never would have had a good time again
Repeats the importance of the married men in bringing happiness to the speaker.
if it wasn't for the married men
Highlights the essential role of the married men in the speaker's positive experiences.
One says he'll come after me
One of the married men expresses a willingness to pursue the speaker.
another one'll drop me a line
Another married man communicates with the speaker through written messages.
one says all o' my agony is in my mind
One married man dismisses the speaker's agony as a product of her own mind.
They know what is wrong with me
The married men collectively understand the speaker's struggles.
none of 'em wants my hand
None of the married men desires a permanent commitment with the speaker.
soloin' in my traveling wedding band
The speaker symbolically wears a "traveling wedding band" while journeying alone.
O the married men
The chorus repeats, underscoring the central role of the married men in the speaker's life.
the married men
Reiterates that the married men make the speaker feel youthful and vibrant.
makes me feel like a girl again
Expresses the rejuvenating effect of running with the married men.
to run with the married men
The married men bring back a sense of girlish joy to the speaker.
One of 'ems got a little boy
Details one married man's family situation with a little boy.
other one he's got two
Another married man has two children.
one of 'ems wife is one week overdue
Highlights the imminent arrival of a child in one married man's family.
I know these girls they don't like me
The speaker acknowledges that some women dislike her due to her interactions with the married men.
but I am just like them
The speaker identifies with other women despite their differences.
pickin' a crazy apple off a stem
Describes a spontaneous and unpredictable action, akin to picking a random apple off a stem.
Givin' it to the married men
The speaker gives something precious to the married men, possibly her affection.
the married men
Repeats the impact of the married men, hinting at challenges and time spent in difficult situations.
all o' that time in hell to spend
Expresses the sacrifices made for the moments of intimacy with the married men.
for kissin' the married men
The chorus reiterates the consequences of kissing the married men.
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