Between the Cheats
Amy Winehouse Lyrics
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I'd take a thousand thumps for my love
'Cause you kiss a lucky horseshoe
Stuck it in my boxing glove
'Cause anyone who will see us
Through our victory and done defeat
Knows that I'll take you to the cleaners
If you come between the cheats
Between the cheats, ooh oh oh ooh oh oh
Between the cheats, ooh oh oh ooh oh oh
My husband is the finest handsome hustler
And he still make this housewife blush
So I'm holding my hand in his
I'm sitting on the royal flush
Women drink him in, swimming in his green eyes
Then go home and catch the chips you got
And take a bad beat to ooh to boat oh!
The jack of hearts is my jackpot
Between the cheats, ooh oh oh ooh oh oh
Between the cheats, ooh oh oh ooh oh oh
Catch me on, have to ?
And I know as my heart beats
There's a winning secret to both
And it's sworn between the cheats
Between the cheats, ooh oh oh ooh oh oh
Between the cheats, ooh oh oh ooh oh oh
Between the cheats, ooh oh oh ooh oh oh
In "Between the Cheats", Amy Winehouse talks about her dedicated love for her husband, despite his faults and infidelities. The opening lines highlight her loyalty towards him – she would rather die than divorce him, even if it means getting beaten up. She feels lucky to have him, despite the fact that he cheats on her. She likens herself to a boxer who has been given a lucky charm by him, as she soaks up the pain of his cheating ways for the sake of their love. She even makes it clear to the other woman that she will not hesitate to take him to the cleaners for cheating on her.
In the second verse, Amy describes her husband as a handsome hustler who still has the power to make her blush, even though she is now a married woman. She wants everyone to know that she is proud of them as a couple. She observes how other women are attracted to him, drowning themselves in his magnetic green eyes, but soon they learn that he is not to be trusted. The song ends with the chorus, repeating that the secret to their success as a couple is the knowledge they have of the affair between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
I would die before I divorce you
I love you so much that the thought of being separated from you is unbearable.
I'd take a thousand thumps for my love
I am willing to endure any pain to protect our love.
'Cause you kiss a lucky horseshoe
I believe that your affection brings good luck to our relationship.
Stuck it in my boxing glove
I feel like I'm fighting for our love and your support gives me strength to keep going.
'Cause anyone who will see us
Those who witness our relationship and how we overcome struggles together understand our love is real.
Through our victory and done defeat
We have survived both triumphs and failures, and our love will continue to endure no matter what.
Knows that I'll take you to the cleaners
If you are unfaithful, I will leave you with nothing.
If you come between the cheats
If you cheat on me or try to deceive me, our relationship will be over.
My husband is the finest handsome hustler
My partner is charismatic and charming, and his skills and drive are admirable.
And he still make this housewife blush
Even after being together for a while, he still makes me feel loved and desired.
So I'm holding my hand in his
We are holding hands to show that we are united and committed to each other.
I'm sitting on the royal flush
I am content and satisfied with our love and life together.
Women drink him in, swimming in his green eyes
Other women are attracted to him and his captivating gaze.
Then go home and catch the chips you got
But they are not valued or appreciated by him like I am.
And take a bad beat to ooh to boat oh!
They are left feeling disappointed and let down.
The jack of hearts is my jackpot
He is the only one I want and need, and I consider myself lucky to have him.
Catch me on, have to ?
This line is unclear and its meaning is not clear.
And I know as my heart beats
I am confident in my love for him and the strength of our relationship.
There's a winning secret to both
We have something special that makes our love successful and enduring.
And it's sworn between the cheats
Our love is based on honesty and trust, and we will never deceive each other like cheaters do.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY WINEHOUSE, SALAAM REMI
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