While ARS would never reach the commercial success of Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Marshall Tucker Band, the group had a strong following in the south and charted a number of hits such as "Imaginary Lover," "I'm Not Going to Let it Bother Me Tonight," "Champagne Jam," "So Into You," and a remake of a Classics IV hit, "Spooky."
The band also influenced a number of rock and country artists, notably Travis Tritt, who recorded a cover of the ARS songs, "Back Up Against the Wall" and "Homesick." The group Shudder to Think covered "So Into You."
Outside Woman Blues
Atlanta Rhythm Section Lyrics
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If you lose your money, great god, don't lose your mind
If you lose your woman, please don't fool with mine
I'm gonna buy me a bulldog, watch my lady while I sleep
I'm gonna buy me a bulldog, watch my lady while I sleep
Women these days, they're so doggone crooked
Till they might make off 'fore day creep
Well, you can't watch your wife, outside women too
You can't watch your wife, outside women too
When you're out with your women, wife will be at home
Cookin' your food, doin' your dirt, buddy, what you tryin' to do?
Oh, you can't watch your wife, outside women too
Oh, you can't watch your wife, outside women too
When you're out with your women, wife will be at home
Cookin' your food, doin' your dirt, buddy, what you tryin' to?
The lyrics to Atlanta Rhythm Section's song, "Outside Woman Blues," tell a story of a man warning others, "if you lose your woman, please don't fool with mine." The song acknowledges that losing money is not as significant as losing your mind or your woman. The singer plans to buy a bulldog to watch over his lady while he sleeps because women can be "so doggone crooked" that they might leave before daybreak. The song highlights the temptations of outside women and warns that even if you think you can watch your wife, outside women still pose a threat. The wife will be at home, fulfilling her obligations of cooking food and doing the man's dirt, so the man needs to be cautious of getting caught up in infidelity.
The lyrics of "Outside Woman Blues" have been interpreted in different ways, but the overall message seems to emphasize the importance of fidelity and cautioning against straying from one's commitment to their partner. The song's upbeat and bluesy rhythm resonate with listeners, making it a popular classic by the Atlanta Rhythm Section.
Line by Line Meaning
If you lose your money, great god, don't lose your mind
Don't let the loss of your money affect your mental state.
If you lose your woman, please don't fool with mine
If you've lost your own woman, don't try to take mine instead.
I'm gonna buy me a bulldog, watch my lady while I sleep
I'll get a dog to protect my lady while I'm not awake.
Women these days, they're so doggone crooked, Till they might make off 'fore day creep
Women today are so sneaky that they might run off early in the morning (before you know it).
Well, you can't watch your wife, outside women too
It's impossible to watch your wife all the time, and other women exist too.
When you're out with your women, wife will be at home, Cookin' your food, doin' your dirt, buddy, what you tryin' to do?
When you're with other women, your wife will be home taking care of you and your dirty work. What are you trying to accomplish?
Oh, you can't watch your wife, outside women too
It's impossible to watch your wife all the time, and other women exist too.
When you're out with your women, wife will be at home, Cookin' your food, doin' your dirt, buddy, what you tryin' to?
When you're with other women, your wife will be home taking care of you and your dirty work. What are you trying to accomplish?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Arthur Reynolds
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professorpsoop
Amazing. Used to have this album. What an amazing cut...best OWB ever
Rob R
Still got it
kim Martin
Great song and Band.
Rusty Cochran
A.R.S. kicked ass on a lot of song they played.I was fortune to see this great rock and roll a few times.
Mark Houston
We could argue till the cows come home , both cream and ARS versions rock!
Tarddaddy69
Rest in Peace Ronnie Hammond, you will be missed.
Rick Shultz
I like Barry Bailey s guitar,its stand alone work like carlos santanas.. can pick it out anywhere....
Anthony Dixon
The tone of his '69 Gold Top Deluxe Gibson Les Paul is unmistakable.
mark rushing
These dudes STILL know how to ROCK the south!! And abroad the world too!!
Robert Clifton
mark rushing they are with Jesus