That Other Woman
Changing Faces Lyrics


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I can't be that other woman
I can't be that other woman

You only see me every Friday night at nine
Can't imagine what you told her this time
You never take me to a public place
Worried that somebody might notice your face
Rush to the liquor store and then a motel
Call up your friends to just cover you're trail
Not a word until the week goes by
You call me when you want some pie

Why am I crying every night over you
You're never gonna leave her
Finally I woke up and smell the coffee
I understand
Why two women can't share one man

I can't be that other woman
I can't love you down
Can't keep creepin' around
Can't be that other woman
Yes I want you bad
But she needs you much more

I can't be that other woman
I can't love you down
Can't keep creepin' around
Can't be that other woman
Yes I want you bad
But she needs you much more

You never see me on the holidays
You disappear and won't return my page
You take my body in the middle of night
I ain't gon lie cause boy you do it so right
And then you melt with them same three words
Sweetest seduction that I've ever heard
And in the morning with the sun rise
You run to her I realize

Why am I crying every night over you
You're never gonna leave her
Finally I woke up and smell the coffee
I understand
Why two women can't share one man

I can't be that other woman
I can't love you down
Can't keep creepin' around
Can't be that other woman
Yes I want you bad
But she needs you much more

I can't be that other woman (See)
I can't love you down (What goes around comes around)
Can't keep creepin' around
Can't be that other woman
Yes I want you bad (I want you oh so bad)
But she needs you much more (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Can I get a witness
(Yes you can)
Can I get a witness
(oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Can I get a witness
(You know you can)
Have you ever been in love with another girl's man
Can I get a witness
(Yes you can)
Can I get a witness
(oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

You said you're leaving a thousand times
But I won't believe til the papers are signed

Can't be that other woman
I won't believe it no
I gotta be the only one
Yes I want you bad
But she needs you much more

I can't be that other woman
I can't love you down
Can't keep creepin' around (No more late night booty calls)
Can't be that other woman
Yes I want you bad
But she needs you much more

In the morning with sunrise
You will run to her





(Fade in chorus)

Overall Meaning

The song “That Other Woman” by Changing Faces tells the story of a woman who is in a romantic relationship with a man who is already committed to another woman. She feels unimportant and unappreciated as he only sees her on Friday night, never takes her out in public, and disappears on holidays. He asks her to keep their relationship secret and rushes to cover up his tracks. She realizes that despite their deep physical attraction, she cannot be the other woman in his life. She can’t love him down, keep creeping around, or be that other woman. As much as she wants him, she finally understands that the commitment he has with someone else is stronger than his desire for her. Ultimately, she decides that she deserves to be the only one, and he needs to choose between her and the other woman. The song is a warning against getting involved with someone who is already in a relationship and emphasizing the importance of self-worth.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't be that other woman
I refuse to be the side chick in your life


I can't be that other woman
I refuse to be the side chick in your life


You only see me every Friday night at nine
You only use me for sex once a week


Can't imagine what you told her this time
I can't even begin to guess what lies you've told her


You never take me to a public place
You're too afraid to be seen with me in public


Worried that somebody might notice your face
Scared that someone might recognize you with me


Rush to the liquor store and then a motel
You're always in a rush to have sex with me then vanish.


Call up your friends to just cover your trail
You have friends who help you cheat on your partner


Not a word until the week goes by
You wait until the following week to contact me again


You call me when you want some pie
You only call me when you want sex


Why am I crying every night over you
I'm heartbroken over you


You're never gonna leave her
You have no intention of leaving your current partner for me


Finally I woke up and smell the coffee
I finally realized the truth


I understand
I understand that you'll never leave her for me


Why two women can't share one man
I finally understand why cheating hurts both parties involved


I can't love you down
I can't sleep with you anymore


Can't keep creepin' around
I can't keep being your side chick


Yes I want you bad
I still love you and want you


But she needs you much more
Your partner needs you more than I do


You never see me on the holidays
You're always with your real partner on holidays


You disappear and won't return my page
You ignore me when you're with your real partner


You take my body in the middle of night
You use me for sex when it's convenient for you


I ain't gon lie cause boy you do it so right
You're good in bed, but it doesn't justify your cheating


And then you melt with them same three words
You say 'I love you' to both of us


Sweetest seduction that I've ever heard
You know just what to say to keep me around


And in the morning with the sun rise
You leave me as soon as the sex is over


You run to her I realize
You're always going back to your real partner


Can I get a witness
Can someone else confirm my struggles?


Have you ever been in love with another girl's man
Have you ever felt the pain of being a side chick?


You said you're leaving a thousand times
You keep promising to leave but haven't


But I won't believe til the papers are signed
I won't believe it until you officially leave your partner


I gotta be the only one
I deserve to be your only partner, not your side chick


In the morning with sunrise
You always go back to your real partner




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSHUA PAUL THOMPSON, JOE THOMAS

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