Wind Up
Love's Wind-Up: Unraveling Relationships in Wishbone Ash's Melody
Lyrics
I got home about three a.m.,
Returning home at three a.m. after hard work.
Working my fingers to the bone.
Working very hard.
My woman's waiting up for me,
The narrator's woman is waiting for him.
Gonna put me through the third degree.
Anticipation of facing intense questioning or scrutiny.
"where you been? who you seen? "
Questions about the narrator's whereabouts and acquaintances.
Is all she wants to know.
The woman is curious about the narrator's activities.
I can't lie to save my life
The narrator cannot lie due to having nothing to hide.
'cause I got nothin' to hide.
Emphasizing honesty as the narrator's principle.
Let me tell you what's been on my mind.
Expressing a desire to share thoughts with the woman.
You been in the city again.
Accusation of the woman being in the city.
I ain't lyin', baby, I saw you on your high horse,
Asserting the truth of the narrator's observation.
Walkin' along like you didn't belong
Describing the woman's demeanor as inappropriate.
To any self-respecting man.
Questioning the woman's respect for the narrator.
Is that the way you're gonna repay
Asking if this is how the woman repays love.
All the love that I've given to you?
Reflecting on the narrator's love and commitment.
It's a wind-up, wind-up,
Introducing the theme of being falsely accused.
Wind up accusin' me. (repeat)
Repeating the idea of false accusations.
Wind me up.
Expressing frustration, possibly with the accusations.
Maybe we should start all over again -
Suggesting a fresh start for the relationship.
That's the best advice.
Encouraging compromise as the best solution.
Meet me halfway, and I'll be there -
Committing to meeting halfway in the relationship.
I been there so long, and now I'm coming home for rest.
Returning home after a long absence for rest.
I'm ok, how about you?
Expressing well-being and inquiring about the woman's state.
Everything I said, baby, was true.
Affirming the truthfulness of the narrator's previous statements.
We only got ourselves to blame -
Attributing relationship issues to both parties.
Makin' our bed is just a part of the game.
Acknowledging that both are responsible for their situation.
It's a wind-up, wind-up,
Reiteration of the false accusations, linking to the chorus.
Wind up accusin' me.
Repeating the theme of false accusations and frustration.
Baby, it's a wind-up, wind-up,
Expanding on the idea of a "wind-up" affecting both.
Wind-up for you and me. (repeat)
Repeating the concept of a "wind-up" for both partners.
You want me, you want me to be.
Addressing the woman's desire for the narrator.
You gotta stop what you do.
Commanding the woman to stop her actions.
Wind-up, wind-up,
Repeating the idea of not wanting more lies or accusations.
I don't need no more of your lies.
Rejecting falsehoods and seeking honesty.
Wind-up, wind-up.
Expressing the need to stop the current situation.
I gotta stop now.
Reiterating the desire to stop and possibly move on.
Wind-up, wind-up.
Continuing the idea of stopping and moving forward.
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