Can't Stand to Be Unhappy
Baillie & the Boys Lyrics
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Somehow I must have let you down
But the pure and simple truth is, honey
You been running 'round
I always said that being honest
Is what this thing is all about
I always said the way I play this game
There ain't no point in being sorry
There ain't no point in being nice
'Cause I'm not gonna hang around and let
Your lightning strike me twice
I just can't stand to be unhappy
I can't abide with being blue
I don't like to feel like crying
And I just hate it when I do
I just can't stand to be unhappy
I got no use for misery
You made this bed you can lie in it
And you can do it without me
'Cause I just can't stand to be unhappy
Now honey I just can't imagine
Whatever you were thinking of
That you would be so rash and reckless
As to gamble with our love
'Cause love ain't worth a wooden nickel
If you haven't got the trust
The brightest fire burns to ashes and
The sweet dreams bite the dust
There ain't no point in being sorry
There ain't no point in being nice
'Cause I'm not gonna hang around and let
Your lightning strike me twice
I just
I just can't stand to be unhappy
I can't abide with being blue
I don't like to feel like crying
And I just hate it when I do
I just can't stand to be unhappy
I can't stand one tear in my eye
My feet just itch to hit the highway
In Baillie and the Boys' song Can't Stand to Be Unhappy, the singer expresses her frustration with her partner's infidelity, acknowledging her own responsibility for the situation but ultimately deciding to end the relationship because she cannot tolerate being unhappy. The lyrics embody a strong sense of self-respect and determination, with the singer refusing to allow herself to be hurt or mistreated any longer.
The song's opening lines suggest that the singer feels some responsibility for her partner's actions, as she wonders how she may have "let [him] down" in some way. However, the chorus makes it clear that she will not tolerate being unhappy and that she believes that her partner's actions have forced her hand. The lyrics use strong language, with phrases like "one strike and you're out" and "you made this bed, you can lie in it" emphasizing the singer's determination to move on.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes her unwillingness to compromise or settle for less than she deserves. Her partner's betrayal has made her "itch to hit the highway," and she is not willing to stick around and be hurt again. The lyrics highlight the importance of trust and honesty in a relationship, suggesting that without those qualities, love is not worth pursuing.
Overall, Can't Stand to Be Unhappy is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt trapped in a situation where their happiness was compromised. The song reminds listeners that they have the power to demand respect and honesty from their partners, and that they should never settle for less than they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it must be partly my fault
I acknowledge my responsibility in our relationship troubles
Somehow I must have let you down
I recognize that I have disappointed you in some way
But the pure and simple truth is, honey
However, the truth is
You been running 'round
you have been unfaithful to me
I always said that being honest
I have always valued honesty
Is what this thing is all about
It is an essential component of this relationship
I always said the way I play this game
I have a specific approach to relationships
Is one strike and you're out
One mistake and it's over
There ain't no point in being sorry
Apologies won't change anything
There ain't no point in being nice
Being nice won't change anything either
'Cause I'm not gonna hang around and let
I won't tolerate your behavior any longer
Your lightning strike me twice
I won't let you hurt me again
I just can't stand to be unhappy
I refuse to tolerate feeling unhappy
I can't abide with being blue
I can't tolerate feeling sad
I don't like to feel like crying
I dislike the feeling of wanting to cry
And I just hate it when I do
It's unbearable when I do cry
I got no use for misery
I don't want to be miserable
You made this bed you can lie in it
You created this situation and you'll have to deal with it on your own
And you can do it without me
I won't be a part of it anymore
Now honey I just can't imagine
I can't fathom the reasoning behind what you did
Whatever you were thinking of
What you did was not well thought out
That you would be so rash and reckless
Your behavior was impulsive and irresponsible
As to gamble with our love
You took a risk with our relationship
'Cause love ain't worth a wooden nickel
Love is worthless without trust
If you haven't got the trust
A relationship cannot survive without trust
The brightest fire burns to ashes and
Even the strongest love can be destroyed by lack of trust
The sweet dreams bite the dust
Our hopes and dreams for the future are ruined
I can't stand one tear in my eye
I cannot tolerate feeling sad even for a moment
My feet just itch to hit the highway
I want to leave this situation and never look back
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