Married Man
Emma White Lyrics
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Phone calls on friday night Secret texts
You delete in the morning light
You'll fight to find
Reasons that justify
Something so wrong, that's so right
And he still ain't single yet
And you're just left alone
With the voices in your head, girl get back to bed
He ain't yours
So don't play for keeps
Baby, she's got the crown
Honey, she holds the key
And a signed piece of paper
And a diamond ring
And that's all you need to know
Where you stand with a married man
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Don't tell your friends
Tie up all your loose ends
Get out girl while you can, if you can
The sun rises and sets
He still ain't single yet
And you're just left alone
And he says baby come back to bed
He ain't yours
So don't play for keeps
Baby, she's got the crown
Honey, she holds the key
And a signed piece of paper
And a diamond ring
And that's all you need to know
Where you stand with a married man
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Yeah, maybe you both want what you can't have
And you're willing to take some good with the bad
But, baby, you know you're worth more than that
He ain't yours
So don't play for keeps
He was messing around
You're not his missing piece
It takes a signed piece of paper, and a diamond ring
And that's all you need to know
Where you stand with a married man
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
With a married man
The song "Married Man" by Emma White tells the story of a woman who is involved with a married man, but she knows deep down that the situation is wrong. The lyrics are full of tension and determination as the woman tries to come to terms with her feelings and her actions. The first verse talks about the thrill and excitement of their relationship, the secret weekend trips, phone calls, and texts. However, she also acknowledges that he deletes the secret texts in the morning light, which suggests that he may feel guilty about the affair.
In the chorus, we hear the woman tell herself that it's a lost cause, that she can't keep playing for keeps because the man is already married. She's aware that the woman he's married to holds the crown and the key, a metaphor for the woman who has his heart and his commitment. The woman who is involved with the married man knows where she stands, and she should get out while she still can. The last verse is the most empowering, where the woman realizes that she deserves better and that she won't settle for being someone's second choice.
Overall, "Married Man" is a powerful and honest portrayal of a woman's experience of being involved with a married man. The lyrics are straightforward, and the story is compelling. The song cautions women to be aware of their worth and to recognize when they are settling for less than they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
Weekend trips
Going on trips with a married man on weekends.
Phone calls on friday night
Talking to a married man on Friday nights.
Secret texts
Sending private messages to a married man.
You delete in the morning light
Deleting the messages in the morning to avoid getting caught.
You'll fight to find
Trying hard to justify the wrong actions.
Reasons that justify
Searching for valid reasons to prove that it's okay to be with a married man.
Something so wrong, that's so right
Finding enjoyment in doing something that's morally incorrect.
The sun rises and sets
Time is passing, but the married man is still not single.
And he still ain't single yet
Despite the passage of time, the married man is still not available.
And you're just left alone
Feeling lonely and unimportant when the married man is not around.
With the voices in your head, girl get back to bed
Ignoring the thoughts that question the actions and going to sleep instead.
He ain't yours
The married man is not really hers to keep.
So don't play for keeps
Not trying to keep the married man for herself because it's not right.
Baby, she's got the crown
The married man's wife has the ultimate power in the situation.
Honey, she holds the key
The married man's wife holds the key to his happiness and well-being.
And a signed piece of paper
The marriage certificate binds the married man to his wife.
And a diamond ring
The wedding ring symbolizes the married man's commitment to his wife.
And that's all you need to know
These facts are enough to remind her of her place in this situation.
Where you stand with a married man
She needs to always remember where she stands in relation to the married man: not in a committed relationship.
Don't tell your friends
Keeping the affair a secret from others, especially friends.
Tie up all your loose ends
Ending other relationships or responsibilities to avoid any complications.
Get out girl while you can, if you can
Leaving the situation while she still has the opportunity to do so.
Yeah, maybe you both want what you can't have
She and the married man may want each other despite the circumstances.
And you're willing to take some good with the bad
Accepting the negative aspects of the relationship in exchange for the positive ones.
But, baby, you know you're worth more than that
Reminding herself that she deserves better than just being the other woman.
He was messing around
Acknowledging that the married man was cheating on his wife.
You're not his missing piece
Knowing that she is not the solution to the married man's problems or needs.
It takes a signed piece of paper, and a diamond ring
The commitment and bond between the married man and his wife cannot be broken easily.
With a married man
The entire song is about the dynamics of a relationship with a married man.
Writer(s): Emma Louise White
Contributed by Xavier T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MissAmazingE
Weekend trips
Phone calls on friday night Secret texts
You delete in the morning light
You'll fight to find
Reasons that justify
Something so wrong, that's so right
The sun rises and sets
And he still ain't single yet
And you're just left alone
With the voices in your head, girl get back to bed
He ain't yours
So don't play for keeps
Baby, she's got the crown
Honey, she holds the key
And a signed piece of paper
And a diamond ring
And that's all you need to know
Where you stand with a married man
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Don't tell your friends
Tie up all your loose ends
Get out girl while you can, if you can
The sun rises and sets
He still ain't single yet
And you're just left alone
And he says baby come back to bed
He ain't yours
So don't play for keeps
Baby, she's got the crown
Honey, she holds the key
And a signed piece of paper
And a diamond ring
And that's all you need to know
Where you stand with a married man
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Yeah, maybe you both want what you can't have
And you're willing to take some good with the bad
But, baby, you know you're worth more than that
He ain't yours
So don't play for keeps
He was messing around
You're not his missing piece
It takes a signed piece of paper, and a diamond ring
And that's all you need to know
Where you stand with a married man
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
With a married man
@joselynnschmidt5795
I'm so sorry about that. Have you been in your Bible? Maybe if you have fighting verses and put it on the mirror something, it can help you.
I like a married man myself luckily there is nothing going on between us, but in a way is hard. Again, I am so sorry about that.
Remember, Ephesians 6:11-18 says ¹¹Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. ¹²For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. ¹³Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. ¹⁴Stand therefore, having your loins girt about the truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; ¹⁵And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; ¹⁶Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. ¹⁷And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: ¹⁸Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
And remember Galatians 5:22-23 kjv ²²But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ²³meekness, temperance:against such there is no law.
People say temperance is self-control, but we can have self-control when we don't believe it's called psychology, but temperance is more than that it's Spirit-control. Though you still have to push yourself to be in his Word.
@chichifordays5572
Weekend trips
Phone calls on friday night Secret texts
You delete in the morning light
You’ll fight to find
Reasons that justify
Something so wrong, that’s so right
The sun rises and sets
And he still ain’t single yet
And you’re just left alone
With the voices in your head, girl get back to bed
He ain’t yours
So don’t play for keeps
Baby, she’s got the crown
Honey, she holds the key
And a signed piece of paper, and a diamond ring And that’s all you need to know
Where you stand with a married man
Don’t tell your friends
Tie up all your loose ends
Get out girl while you can, if you can
@meganessary9494
Weekend trips
Phone calls on friday night Secret texts
You delete in the morning light
You'll fight to find
Reasons that justify
Something so wrong, that's so right
The sun rises and sets
And he still ain't single yet
And you're just left alone
With the voices in your head, girl get back to bed
He ain't yours
So don't play for keeps
Baby, she's got the crown
Honey, she holds the key
And a signed piece of paper
And a diamond ring
And that's all you need to know
Where you stand with a married man
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Don't tell your friends
Tie up all your loose ends
Get out girl while you can, if you can
The sun rises and sets
He still ain't single yet
And you're just left alone
And he says baby come back to bed
He ain't yours
So don't play for keeps
Baby, she's got the crown
Honey, she holds the key
And a signed piece of paper
And a diamond ring
And that's all you need to know
Where you stand with a married man
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Yeah, maybe you both want what you can't have
And you're willing to take some good with the bad
But, baby, you know you're worth more than that
He ain't yours
So don't play for keeps
He was messing around
You're not his missing piece
It takes a signed piece of paper, and a diamond ring
And that's all you need to know
Where you stand with a married man
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
With a married man
@lacyhenderson4207
What a beautiful song that shows the understanding how fucking complicated it really can be. But that line, "you're not his missing piece" "dont play for keeps" and "you're worth more than that" just speaks to my soul on a level I didnt even know I needed. Brilliant lyrics. Brilliant
@emmawhitemusic
thank you so much! <3
@hafsa4808
I have never been in this type of situation but when you said “he was messing around,you’re not his missing piece.” I really felt that in my bones.
@celestea9691
Yes
@chloejones7993
I love how you approach it with so much compassion for the girl where others just hit her with straight condemnation. Such a beautiful and special song. 💛
@emmawhitemusic
❤️
@azureenabdullah6187
"The saddest end to a relationship is one where you have to break up with somebody when you're still in love with them. It sounds bizzare but it happens, because the truth is, as powerful and as thrilling as it may be, being in love doesn't always mean you're happy. You can continue to love someone even after they've hurt you, but you know deep inside that it won't ever be the again."
@ColdBloodedReaper
I am about to do that
@staceyaustin5960
I am in this position now , I love him more than he could ever imagine , but I just can’t continue this anymore 5 years of his cheating is enough
@jolynnluhman8432
It is so true I'm going thru that right now