Woman To Woman
Barbara Mandrell Lyrics

Hello?
Opening line of the song that serves as the start of a very important conversation.

You don't know who this is but...
Introducing herself to the other woman but keeping the conversation anonymous.

The reason I'm calling you is because...
Explaining the motive behind the phone call.

I was going through my man's pockets this morning...
Confessing to the other woman about snooping around in her partner's pockets to find a clue.

And I just happened to find your name and number...
Expressing surprise at finding the other woman's contact details and hinting at possible infidelity.

So woman to woman, I don't think it's wrong to call
Justifying her decision to call the other woman to clear the air about their shared relationship with the same man.

Now, I don't know how you're gonna take this...
Acknowledging the unpredictability of the conversation and preparing for a probable negative response from the other woman.

You might even hang up the phone...
Speculating about the possibility of the other woman ending the call abruptly.

But, you see, it really doesn't make any difference...
Stating that the situation remains the same and trying to reason with the other woman.

And it's only fair that I let you know...
Explaining the motivation behind sharing the news of her partner's infidelity with the other woman.

That "that man" you've been seeing...
Referring to the man with whom both women have had a shared relationship without mentioning his name.

He's mine...and I love him...
Staking her claim on the man and confessed to loving him.

So woman to woman I think you'll understand
Asking for empathy from the other woman who might have been in a similar situation before.

Woman to woman, If you've ever been in love
Addressing the other woman from a place of shared experience as women who have loved and lost before.

Then you know how I feel
Assuming that the other woman might be familiar with the pain and betrayal that comes from losing a lover to someone else.

Now if you were in my shoes
Asking the other woman to put herself in her position and empathize with her situation.

Wouldn't you have done the same thing too?
Prompting the other woman to consider if she would have made the same decision if their positions were reversed.

Woman to woman
Continuation of the conversation theme from one woman to another sharing a similar experience.

I've just got to make you see
Expressing the importance of the conversation and the need to have the other woman see things from her perspective.

That you can't take him from me
Asserting her claim on the man and indicating to the other woman that she cannot have him.

I just can't step aside
Emphasizing the importance of her position in the relationship and her refusal to be sidelined by the other woman.

And let you take what is rightfully mine
Declaring her ownership of her partner and what belongs to her in the relationship.

Woman to woman...
Repetition of the conversation theme from the beginning to the end of the song.

Right or wrong
Acknowledging the possibility of her actions being morally questionable.

I ain't gonna let you break up my happy home
Declaring her intention to fight for her relationship and not allow the other woman to ruin it.

I hope you understand...
Expressing the hope that the other woman can understand her position and empathize with her.

I love that man...
Confessing to loving the man at the center of the love triangle.

And he's mine
Stating her ownership of the man and her refusal to share him with the other woman.