One night stand
Caryl Mack Parker Lyrics
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Its just the past that's getting in the way
If I could sell these memories in the paper
I'd place an ad tomorrow and it would say
One double bed
Almost new
One chest of drawers
One jewelry box
One golden band
One broken promise and
One night stand
I thought that all my lonely nights were over
I thought that I would spend my life with you
I thought that we were supposed to last forever
What a shame it all just came down to
One lipstick stain
Faded pink
One phone number
In purple ink
One pocket with
One golden band
One broken promise and
One night stand
A part of me still can't believe
That's happening
While I sit here in this room
Full of empty things
One double bed
Almost new
One chest of drawers
Barely used
One jewelry box
One golden band
One broken promise and
One night stand
The lyrics to Caryl Mack Parker's song One Night Stand describe the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer is unable to sleep due to the memories of their past relationship that surround her. She yearns to move on from the failed relationship, but her belongings serve as painful reminders of the broken promises, including a golden band and a broken promise. She wishes she could sell these memories in the paper to help her move on.
The refrain of the song repeatedly mentions "one night stand." This could refer to the singer's partner cheating on her, causing the relationship to end, and their belongings to become meaningless. The singer thought they would spend their lives together, but it all came down to one single indiscretion.
The lyrics suggest a sense of despair and hopelessness. The singer's room is full of empty things, and she is unable to let go of the painful memories that inhibit her ability to move on. The song highlights how a single mistake can have significant consequences that impact an individual's life in ways that are hard to imagine.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't sleep with all these things around me
Having these reminders of the past around me is preventing me from sleeping
Its just the past that's getting in the way
The memories of the past are interfering with my present and future
If I could sell these memories in the paper
If it were possible to sell memories, I'd do it
I'd place an ad tomorrow and it would say
I would advertise these items in hopes of getting rid of them
One double bed
Here is one barely used double bed
Almost new
It's practically brand new
One chest of drawers
This chest of drawers is also barely used
Barely used
It was hardly put to any use
One jewelry box
Here's a jewelry box
One golden band
This is a gold wedding band
One broken promise and
It represents the broken promise of our relationship
One night stand
Our relationship ended in a one-night stand
I thought that all my lonely nights were over
I believed I had found someone to end my loneliness
I thought that I would spend my life with you
I thought we would be together forever
I thought that we were supposed to last forever
I believed our relationship would stand the test of time
What a shame it all just came down to
It is regrettable that our relationship ended in this way
One lipstick stain
A mark left by someone else's lipstick
Faded pink
The mark has faded over time
One phone number
Here's a phone number written in purple ink
In purple ink
It was written with a purple pen
One pocket with
Here is a pocket containing
A golden band
This is a wedding band made of gold
One broken promise and
It represents the broken promise of our relationship
One night stand
Our relationship ended in a one-night stand
A part of me still can't believe
A portion of me still finds it hard to believe
What's happening
That this is all happening to me
While I sit here in this room
Here I am sitting in this empty room
Full of empty things
Filled with objects that hold no sentimental value
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARYL MACK PARKER, LISA A DREW, SCOTT FRANKLIN PARKER
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