Fowler put together a country band in 1998 and began playing Tuesday nights at Babe's on Sixth Street in Austin. Within two years, he'd begun recording albums and struck big with his self-released Beer, Bait and Ammo (2000). The album sold around 30,000 copies in the Texas area and garnered an impressive amount of airplay, particularly for the album's title track. The song became somewhat of a Texas anthem; Mark Chesnutt made the song part of his live show, and Sammy Kershaw recorded it. Fowler returned in 2002 with his third album, High on the Hog, and boasted some impressive guests, including Willie Nelson and David Lee Garza.
Cheaper To Keep Her
Kevin Fowler Lyrics
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She thought about it long and hard and then she said to me
"I?d really like a divorce, think I've finally had enough"
I said, "Honey, I wasn't planning on spending quite that much"
Well, it's cheaper to keep her than it is to let her go
I just can't seem to say goodbye to half of everything I own
Well, I am damned if I do and I am damned if I don't
She handed me some papers that she wanted me to sign
She pulled out a pen and pointed at that dotted line
It's not the thought of losing her that really breaks my heart
You see I'm in love with all my stuff and that's the hardest part
Well, it's cheaper to keep her than it is to let her go
I just can't seem to say goodbye to half of everything I own
Well, I am damned if I do and I am damned if I don't
Well, it's cheaper to keep her than it is to let her go
I started thinking about it, adding it up
The house, the boat, the car, the truck
When I see my attorney gonna kick his butt
For talking me out of that damn prenup
Well, it's cheaper to keep her than it is to let her go
I just can't seem to say goodbye to half of everything I own
Well, I am damned if I do and I am damned if I don't
Well, it's cheaper to keep her than it is to let her go
Ain't gonna let her go
The lyrics to Kevin Fowler’s “Cheaper To Keep Her” speak about a man who is faced with the possibility of divorce after his wife tells him that she would like one for their anniversary. She hands him papers to sign, but the man begins to calculate the assets that he would lose in a divorce settlement: his house, boat, car, and truck. He comes to the conclusion that it is cheaper to keep her than to let her go, not because he loves her, but because he values his possessions more than his marriage. The lyrics depict a humorous take on a serious topic, highlighting the importance of prenuptial agreements and the financial risks of divorce.
Line by Line Meaning
I asked her what she wanted this year for our anniversary
I inquired about what she wants for our anniversary.
She thought about it long and hard and then she said to me
She pondered about it for a while before answering.
"I'd really like a divorce, think I've finally had enough"
She expressed that she wants a divorce, having reached her limit.
"I said, 'Honey, I wasn't planning on spending quite that much'"
I responded to her divorce desire, indicating reluctance to dish out that much money.
Well, it's cheaper to keep her than it is to let her go
It's more cost-effective and less emotional to keep her than it is to get a divorce.
I just can't seem to say goodbye to half of everything I own
I'm attached to my possessions, making it difficult to let go of half in a divorce.
Well, I am damned if I do and I am damned if I don't
I'm in a tricky situation either way.
She handed me some papers that she wanted me to sign
She handed over some legal documents for me to sign.
She pulled out a pen and pointed at that dotted line
She prepared a pen and indicated the place on the paper where I should sign.
It's not the thought of losing her that really breaks my heart
It's not the idea of losing her that hurts the most.
You see I'm in love with all my stuff and that's the hardest part
I'm more in love with my possessions than I am with her, and that is the most challenging part of this situation.
I started thinking about it, adding it up
I began contemplating the situation, calculating the costs.
The house, the boat, the car, the truck
I started tallying the value of our joint assets, including the house, boat, car, and truck.
When I see my attorney gonna kick his butt
When I see my lawyer, I'm going to give him a stern talking-to for not advising me to get a prenup.
"For talking me out of that damn prenup"
I blame my lawyer for persuading me not to get a prenuptial agreement.
Ain't gonna let her go
Despite the challenges, I'm not going to let her go.
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