She is known for her sense of humor, which is expressed in both her music and her onstage performances. Many of her songs alternate between emotional reflections on romance and outright comedy. Two of her more famous songs include "Sensitive New Age Guys" and "Bald Headed Men".
I Was In Love With A Difficult Man
Christine Lavin Lyrics
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I was in love with a difficult man
I was in love with a difficult man
I was in love with a difficult man
Nothing came easy or as planned
nothing came easy or as planned
nothing came easy or as planned
I was never bored
sometimes I was ignored
still I adored
that one I longed for
On a cool and windy day
with nothing left to say
I knew I could not stay
so I walked away
Telling this story was not in my plan
telling this story was not in my plan
telling this story was not in my plan
I'm still in love with a difficult man
The lyrics of Christine Lavin's song "I Was In Love With A Difficult Man" describe the singer's tumultuous and challenging relationship with a man who proved difficult to love. The repetition of the line "I was in love with a difficult man" highlights the central theme of the song, emphasizing the singer's inability to escape the enduring hold this man had on her emotions. Despite the chaos and instability of their relationship, the singer admits that she was never bored, and even when she was ignored, she adored him.
The line "nothing came easy or as planned" underscores the difficulties the singer faced in trying to maintain this relationship, and yet she was willing to endure it for the love she had for him. However, eventually, the relationship reached its breaking point. On a "cool and windy day", the singer realized that she couldn't stay any longer and decided to end things. Although telling this story was not in her plan, the singer acknowledges that she is still in love with the difficult man.
Overall, the lyrics of the song depict the intense and complicated emotions that can come with a difficult relationship. The singer's persistent love for this man despite the many challenges they faced shows the power that love can hold over a person, even in the face of overwhelming obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I was in love with a difficult man
The person singing fell in love with someone who was difficult to be with.
Nothing came easy or as planned
The relationship was not easy and did not go as expected.
I was never bored
Despite the difficulties, the singer was never bored when they were with their partner.
sometimes I was ignored
However, their partner did not always give them the attention they wanted.
still I adored
Despite the difficulties and lack of attention, the singer still loved their partner.
that one I longed for
The partner was the one the singer wanted and longed for.
On a cool and windy day
At a particular moment, the singer decided to make a change.
with nothing left to say
They had reached a point where there was nothing more to say or do in the relationship.
I knew I could not stay
At this moment, the singer realized that they could no longer stay in the relationship.
so I walked away
To make a change, the singer had to leave the relationship.
Telling this story was not in my plan
The singer did not plan to share this experience with others.
I'm still in love with a difficult man
Despite the past difficulties and the end of the relationship, the singer still loves their partner.
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