PMS Blues
Dolly Parton Lyrics

Eve you wicked woman, you done put your curse on me
The singer blames Eve for putting a curse on all women causing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).

Why didn't you just leave that apple hangin' in the tree
The singer sarcastically suggests that Eve should have left the apple hanging and not succumbed to temptation, thereby sparing women from the curse of PMS.

You make us hate our husbands, our lovers and our boss
The singer is expressing the negative emotions that women experience during PMS, such as hate towards their loved ones and workplace superiors.

Why i can't even count the good friends i've already lost
The artist laments the loss of good friends who have been casualties of her PMS-induced behavior.

Cause of pms blues, pms blues
The artist attributes the negative behavior to PMS and its related mood swings.

I don't even like myself, but it's something i can't help
The singer acknowledges the negative impact PMS has on her mental health and behavior, but feels helpless in changing it.

I got those god almighty, slap somebody pms blues
The singer describes the intense and overwhelming rage that accompanies PMS and how it might manifest in physical violence.

Most times i'm easy going, some say i'm good as gold
The artist highlights how her behavior during PMS is in contrast to her usual easy-going nature.

But when i'm pms i tell ya, i turn mean and cold
The artist describes the change in her personality when she is affected by PMS, exhibiting aggression, hostility or anger.

Those not afflicted with it are affected just the same
The artist points out how others may feel the impact of PMS despite not experiencing it themselves.

You poor old men didn't have to grin and say "i feel your pain"
The singer addresses how men who don't experience PMS might express empathy regardless of their lacking experience with the affliction.

You know you must forgive us for we care not what we do
The artist asks for the forgiveness of others for any misdeeds committed during PMS, as the symptoms can impair judgment and self-control.

I got those can't stop crying, dishes flying pms blues
The singer is describing the emotional turmoil they experience during PMS, which can result in uncontrollable crying and reckless behavior like throwing dishes.

But you know we can't help it
The singer reiterates that PMS is beyond their control.

We don't even know the cause
The singer acknowledges that science has yet to fully understand the underlying causes of PMS.

But as soon as this part's over, then comes the menopause
The artist talks about how menopause follows PMS and how PMS becomes irrelevant since periods will no longer occur during menopause.

We're going to always be a heap of fun
The artist is being sarcastic, implying that PMS symptoms make women difficult to be around and hardly entertaining.

Like the devil taking over my body, suffering, suffering, suffering
The singer likens the experience of PMS to possession by a demon, expressing the severity and unpleasantness of the symptoms.

Everybody's suffering, huh?
The singer is pointing out the widespread effect of the affliction, even on other people who might be affected by their actions.

But a woman had to write this song, a man would be scared to
The artist assumes that if a man wrote this song, he would be labeled as chauvinistic or insensitive to women's experiences.

Lest he be called a chauvenist or just fall victim to
The artist highlights the sensitivity surrounding the topic of PMS and how anyone who touches it might be attacked as being chauvinistic.

You know we'd kill for less than that
The artist expresses the ferocity of emotions during PMS episodes, indicating that they could respond with violence over mere misunderstandings or small issues.

Pms blues
The singer is referencing how the constant negative impact of PMS manifests into a general feeling of melancholy.

You don't want to cross my path
The artist warns anyone to avoid provoking her during PMS episodes.

Cause a pitbull ain't no match
The singer exaggerates the level of aggression, indicating their sheer uncontainable nature.

For these teeth a clenchin', fluid retention
The singer is expressing the physical symptoms of PMS and feeling bloated or retaining water during this time.

Head a swellin', can't stop yellin'
The singer highlights the inflammation symptom of PMS, which might result in difficulty suppressing aggressive impulses or being loud.

Got no patience, i'm so hateful
The artist is expressing the general mood of PMS, which is characterized by impatience, anger, or irritation.

Got those moods a swingin', tears a slingin'
The artist is highlighting the emotional swings during PMS, which affect one's moods in sudden and drastic ways, resulting in tears and other emotional outbursts.

Nothin' fits me when it hits me
The singer is describing how even their clothing during PMS can present discomfort or a feeling of constriction.

Rantin', ravin', misbehavin'
The singer is describing the lack of control over emotional outbursts that result in disruptive behavior during PMS.

I don't want to talk about it, we both could do without it
The artist expresses how PMS creates unnecessary tension and is a topic that should be avoided and not discussed.

Got those treat your kids bad, don't you talk back
The artist is describing how PMS might cause them to be abusive towards their children.

Gone ballistic, unrealistic
The artist is describing how during PMS episodes, they may have unrealistic expectations and react aggressively when outcomes don't meet their expectations.

Awful lowdown, bitch to be around
The singer is acknowledging how unpleasant they can be during PMS episodes.

Pms blues
The artist references how the experience of PMS is akin to being in a constant state of depression or blues.