Who's Cheatin' Who
Alan Jackson Lyrics
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On the trouble with a woman and a man
But you can not impose, you can't stick your nose
Into something that you don't understand
Still you wonder
Who's cheatin' who? Who's being true?
And who don't even care anymore?
Who's doing right with someone tonight?
And who's car is parked next door?
I thought I knew her well, I really couldn't tell
That she had another lover on her mind
You see it felt so right when she held me tight
How could I be so blind?
Still you wonder
Who's cheatin' who? Who's being true?
And who don't even care anymore?
It makes you wonder
Who's doing right with someone tonight?
Who's car is parked next door?
Guitar
A heart is on the line each and every time
Love is stolen in the shadows of the night
Though it's wrong all along, it keeps goin' on
As long as you keep it outta sight
Still you wonder
Who's cheatin' who? And who's being true?
And who don't even care anymore?
It makes you wonder
Who's doing right with someone tonight?
Who's car is parked next door?
Still you wonder
Who's cheatin' who? And who's being true?
And who don't even care anymore?
It makes you wonder
Who's doing right with someone tonight?
Who's car is parked next door?
Still you wonder
Who's cheatin' who? And who's being true?
Who don't even care anymore?
It makes you wonder
Who's doing right with someone tonight?
Who's car is parked next door?
The lyrics of Alan Jackson's "Who's Cheatin' Who" explore the complexities and uncertainties of infidelity in relationships. The opening lines suggest that every relationship has its own unique set of struggles and issues, and that it's not easy to understand what's really going on between two people. Despite this, the singer feels a sense of curiosity and suspicion about whether or not his partner is being faithful, and he wonders who else might be involved in the situation, whether it's the other person's partner or someone else entirely.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on his own experiences with infidelity, admitting that he was so caught up in the moment with his partner that he didn't realize she had other lovers on her mind. He acknowledges that cheating is wrong, but notes that it still continues to happen behind closed doors, hidden from the light of day. The repetition of the question "who's cheatin' who?" emphasizes the sense of confusion and mistrust that pervades the song, and suggests that even when we think we know who's involved in a secretive affair, we can never be entirely sure.
At the heart of "Who's Cheatin' Who" is the idea that love is fragile and that relationships are complex, messy things. Despite our best efforts to be faithful and honest, there are no guarantees that our partners will do the same, and we're left to wonder and speculate about what's really going on behind the scenes. Ultimately, the song reminds us that love is a risky business, and that in matters of the heart, nothing is ever quite as simple as it seems.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere you look, you can write a book
There are countless tales of trouble between men and women that can be told
On the trouble with a woman and a man
The problems that arise in relationships between men and women
But you can not impose, you can't stick your nose
You cannot force your way into someone else's affairs if you don't understand them
Into something that you don't understand
You shouldn't meddle in things that are beyond your comprehension
Still you wonder
Despite this understanding, you are still curious
Who's cheatin' who? Who's being true?
You want to know who is cheating and who is faithful
And who don't even care anymore?
And who doesn't care about the consequences of their actions
It makes you wonder
All of this speculation leaves you contemplating
Who's doing right with someone tonight?
You wonder who is spending the night with someone without cheating
And who's car is parked next door?
And whose car is parked outside of someone else's door
I thought I knew her well, I really couldn't tell
The singer believed he knew his partner, but he was unaware of her infidelity
That she had another lover on her mind
He was unaware that she was thinking about another person
You see it felt so right when she held me tight
Despite her affair, their intimacy still felt genuine in the moment
How could I be so blind?
The singer is upset with himself for not seeing the signs of his partner's infidelity
A heart is on the line each and every time
In any romantic relationship, someone's heart is at risk of being hurt
Love is stolen in the shadows of the night
Cheating often happens in secret, shrouded in darkness
Though it's wrong all along, it keeps goin' on
Cheating is morally and ethically wrong, but it continues to happen
As long as you keep it outta sight
As long as you can keep the affair secret
Who's cheatin' who? And who's being true?
Continuing the earlier line of thinking - trying to determine which individuals are cheating and which are being faithful
Who don't even care anymore?
And wondering about the moral compass of those who seem not to care about the hurt they are causing others
Who's doing right with someone tonight?
Curiosity piqued, still wondering who is doing right by their partner tonight
Who's car is parked next door?
And thinking about whose car is parked outside of someone else's door
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerry Hayes
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