Used to Her
Breaking Free: Willie Nelson's Reflection on Liberation from Past Love
Lyrics
Glad that I ain't used to her no more
Glad that the speaker is no longer accustomed to the mentioned person.
Glad that I ain't used to her no more
Reiterates the relief of no longer being accustomed to the same person.
She always burned my bacon,
Describes a negative quality of the person, burning the speaker's bacon, possibly a metaphor for causing irritation or discomfort.
And she could never shut a door
Highlights another negative trait of the person, an inability to shut a door, suggesting carelessness or inconsideration.
And I'm glad that I ain't used to her no more
Repeats the relief of not being used to the person anymore.
I wish I wasn't used to her back then
Expresses a desire that the speaker wasn't accustomed to the person in the past.
I wish I wasn't used to her back then
Reiterates the wish of not being used to the person in the past, regretting the choice.
Could've picked a good girl who did not crave other men
Reflects on the possibility of choosing a better partner who doesn't desire other men.
And I wish I wasn't used to her back then
Continues the regret of being used to the person in the past.
When I start gettin' used to her
Describes the speaker's inclination to get accustomed to the person.
I get down on my knees
Expresses a reaction of humility or repentance, kneeling down and seeking forgiveness.
Say "Lord I know not what I do"
Prays for divine guidance and forgiveness for the actions related to being used to the person.
Forgive and help me please
Requests help and forgiveness from a higher power.
When I get used to her, I'm sick of me
Expresses discontent with oneself when accustomed to the person.
When I get used to her, I'm sick of me
Repeats the dissatisfaction with oneself when used to the person.
I want to run and hide
Expresses a desire to escape or avoid the situation, likening it to a kitten climbing a tree.
Like a kitten up a tree
Metaphorically describes the feeling of being trapped or overwhelmed.
When I get used to her, I'm sick of me
Repeats the dissatisfaction with oneself when used to the person.
When I start gettin' used to her
Describes the repetitive nature of getting used to the person.
I get down on my knees
Reiterates the act of seeking forgiveness and divine intervention when getting used to the person.
Say "Lord I know not what I do"
Repeats the prayer for forgiveness and assistance.
Forgive and help me please
Continues the plea for divine guidance and forgiveness.
Once we said for better or for worse
References traditional wedding vows, implying commitment in both good and bad times.
'Til one of us was riding in a hearse
Describes a potential tragic outcome, one of the partners ending up in a hearse.
It's same the same old song, we just wrote another verse
Suggests that the relationship's challenges are like a recurring song with a new verse.
And gettin' used to her is gettin' worse
Expresses the worsening nature of getting used to the person.
So I'm glad that I ain't used to her no more
Reiterates the relief of not being used to the person anymore.
I'm glad that I ain't used to her no more
Repeats the joy of no longer being accustomed to the person.
This song is finally over and it sure has been a chore
Declares the end of the song, suggesting it was a challenging composition.
And I'm glad that I ain't used to her no more
Reiterates the relief of not being used to the person anymore.
And I'm glad that I ain't used to her no more
Final affirmation of the relief of no longer being accustomed to the person.
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