Feelin' Single-Seein' Double
Emmylou Harris Lyrics


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(Wayne Kemp)

Well I really had a ball last night
I held all the pretty boys tight
I was feelin' single, seein' double
Wound up in a whole lotta trouble
But today I'll face the big fight
But I really had a ball last night
When I came home from work this morning
My baby was feelin' low
And he told me what was on his mind
Then he told me where I could go
Well I didn't go where he told me to
Cause the water was cold in the lake
Now there's something fishy 'bout this whole deal
I don't see where I made my mistake
Well I really had a ball last night
I held all the pretty boys tight

I was feelin' single, seein' double
Wound up in a whole lotta trouble
But today I'll face the big fight
But I really had a ball last night

When I woke up this morning
Like me, the sun was high
Well I started walking the long way home
Just to think of an alibi
Well I couldn't think of a darn gawn thing
That hadn't already been said
So I guess I better just play it by ear
Cause I'm already dead
Well I really had a ball last night
I held all the pretty boys tight

I was feelin' single, seein' double
Wound up in a whole lotta trouble
But today I'll face the big fight
But I really had a ball last night




Yes today I'll face the big fight
But I really had a ball last night

Overall Meaning

The song "Feelin' Single" by Emmylou Harris is a classic country song from the 1980s, written by Wayne Kemp. The song tells a story of a woman who becomes unfaithful to her partner for a night and then struggles to confront the consequences of her actions. The line "I was feelin' single, seein' double" suggests that the singer was intoxicated and did not make the best decisions. She admits to "wound up in a whole lot of trouble" and now has to face the consequences of her actions.


The chorus acts as a contrast to the verses, which have a slower and more melancholic melody. The chorus is upbeat and catchy, with the line "I really had a ball last night" being repeated several times. The contrast in the song adds depth to the storyline, as it suggests that the singer is trying to convince herself that the previous night was worth the trouble she is now in.


Overall, "Feelin' Single" provides a classic example of traditional country music, with its storytelling and use of musical contrast. The song's lyrics convey a relatable story about the consequences of infidelity, which is a topic that has been covered in country music for many years.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I really had a ball last night
I had a great time last night


I held all the pretty boys tight
I danced with many attractive men


I was feelin' single, seein' double
I was enjoying myself with alcohol and flirting


Wound up in a whole lotta trouble
I got into some kind of problem


But today I'll face the big fight
I'll deal with the consequences of my actions


When I came home from work this morning
After finishing my job, I returned home


My baby was feelin' low
My partner was upset or depressed


And he told me what was on his mind
He shared his thoughts and feelings with me


Then he told me where I could go
He suggested that I leave or go away


Well I didn't go where he told me to
I didn't follow his suggestion


Cause the water was cold in the lake
I made an excuse, saying the water was too cold to go to the suggested place


Now there's something fishy 'bout this whole deal
There is something suspicious or strange going on


I don't see where I made my mistake
I don't understand what I did wrong


When I woke up this morning
When I got up from sleep today


Like me, the sun was high
It was already daytime when I woke up


Well I started walking the long way home
I took a longer route home


Just to think of an alibi
To come up with an excuse for my actions


Well I couldn't think of a darn gawn thing
I couldn't come up with a convincing explanation


That hadn't already been said
All possible excuses seemed to have been used before


So I guess I better just play it by ear
I'll improvise and handle the situation as it comes


Cause I'm already dead
I feel helpless and doomed


Yes today I'll face the big fight
I'll have to confront the problems I caused


But I really had a ball last night
But I enjoyed myself a lot




Lyrics © GLAD MUSIC CO., ZELLS MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: WAYNE KEMP

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