She's In Love with George Strait
Love's Country Dilemma: George Strait's Shadow
Lyrics
I found a real good woman, thought I was the only man
I believed I had a great woman, thinking I was her only romantic interest.
One day she came to see me, and took me by the hand
She visited me and expressed affection by holding my hand.
She said, babe, I still love you, but you must understand
She confessed her ongoing love for me but explained that her heart is committed to someone else.
My heart belongs to someone else, and I'm his biggest fan
Her heart belongs to another person, particularly George Strait, and she admires him greatly.
Amarillo in the morning, with the coffee in her hands
Describing a specific moment in Amarillo in the morning, emphasizing her routine with coffee.
Cheyenne is a go-to when she drives
Cheyenne is a place she prefers to go to when driving.
I cross my heart, is stuck on replay, and I ain't gonna lie
Referencing the song "I Cross My Heart" stuck on replay, indicating its significance, and admitting the truth without deception.
Looks like she's in love with George Strait, and I'm the other guy
She appears to be infatuated with George Strait, leaving the narrator as the secondary love interest.
I said, honey, are you crazy? He's much older than your dad
The narrator questions her sanity for being attracted to George Strait, who is significantly older than her father.
She said, baby, you're just jealous, cause he don't look so bad
She dismisses the narrator's concerns, suggesting that he's jealous because George Strait is not unattractive.
He's the king of country music, and baby, write this down
George Strait is praised as the king of country music, and the narrator is advised to save money for his concerts.
You better save up all your money for when he comes to town
Financial preparation is emphasized for when George Strait comes to town.
Amarillo in the morning, with the coffee in her hands
Repetition of the Amarillo scene, reinforcing its significance.
Cheyenne is a go-to when she drives
Reiteration of Cheyenne being a preferred destination for her when driving.
I cross my heart, is stuck on replay, and I ain't gonna lie
Repeating the impact of "I Cross My Heart" on replay, emphasizing honesty.
Looks like she's in love with George Strait, and I'm the other guy
Reaffirming her apparent love for George Strait, making the narrator the secondary romantic interest.
I wonder how can I stack up to a man like that
The narrator wonders how he compares to a figure like George Strait.
When I don't even own a cowboy hat
Expressing inadequacy by not owning a cowboy hat, a symbol associated with country culture.
I hope he stays in Texas with those exes, and not in Tennessee
Expressing a hope that George Strait remains in Texas and not in Tennessee, which is too close for comfort.
Cause that's too close for a Georgia boy like me
Concern about the geographical proximity, as the narrator is from Georgia.
Amarillo in the morning, with the coffee in her hands
Reiteration of the Amarillo scene with morning coffee.
Cheyenne is a go-to when she drives
Reaffirming Cheyenne as a favored location for her when driving.
I cross my heart, is stuck on replay, and I ain't gonna lie
Repeating the impact of "I Cross My Heart" on replay, underscoring the honesty in the narrator's feelings.
Looks like she's in love with George Strait, and I'm the other guy
Restating her apparent affection for George Strait, emphasizing the narrator's secondary role.
Yeah, she's in love with George Strait, and I'm the other guy
Final confirmation that she is in love with George Strait, relegating the narrator to the role of the other guy.
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