Lyrics
I don't mind other guys dancing with my girl
I am okay with other guys dancing with my girlfriend.
That's fine, I know them all pretty well
I am familiar with those guys and don't have a problem with it.
But I know sometimes I must get out in the light
Sometimes I feel the need to be in the spotlight or open.
Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright
It's better to leave her with the kids when I go out.
The kids are alright
Emphasizes that the kids are indeed alright.
Sometimes, I feel I gotta get away
There are times when I feel the necessity to escape.
Bells chime, I know I gotta get away
When bells chime, it's a signal that I need to get away.
And I know if I don't, I'll go out of my mind
If I don't escape, I'll lose my sanity.
Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright
Again, it's better to leave her with the kids when I go.
The kids are alright
Reiteration that the kids are alright.
I know if I go things would be a lot better for her
If I leave, things would be better for her, indicating sacrifice.
I had things planned, but her folks wouldn't let her
Had plans, but her parents prevented them from happening.
I don't mind other guys dancing with my girl
Repetition of acceptance regarding others dancing with his girlfriend.
That's fine, I know them all pretty well
Reiteration of familiarity and acceptance.
But I know sometimes I must get out in the light
Reiterates the need to step into the light occasionally.
Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright
Emphasizes leaving her with the kids when he steps out.
The kids are alright
Reassurance that the kids will be alright.
Sometimes, I feel I gotta get away
Expresses the recurring feeling of needing to escape.
Bells chime, I know I gotta get away
When bells chime again, it's a repeated signal to get away.
And I know if I don't, I'll go out of my mind
Reiteration of the consequence of not escaping - going out of his mind.
Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright
Reiterates the preference to leave her with the kids when leaving.
The kids are alright, the kids are alright, the kids are alright
Reassures multiple times that the kids are alright.
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