Daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and the sister of Rufus Wainwright, she has frequently appeared on recordings by her family members, the McGarrigle Sisters and Family and has released several independent EPs. Wainwright released an independent cassette, Ground Floor, in 1997. The following year, her song "Year of the Dragon" appeared on The McGarrigle Hour, an album released by Kate & Anna McGarrigle. Shortly after this recording, Martha began singing backup vocals for her brother, and released the six-song EP Martha Wainwright in 1999.
Her full length self-titled first album was released in 2005, followed in 2008 by I Know You're Married but I've Got Feelings Too, and in 2009 by Sans fusils, ni souliers, à Paris: Martha Wainwright's Piaf Record. The Prosperpina Songfacts reports that her 4th album, Come Home To Mama, was recorded at Sean Lennon's studio in New York City. Speaking about the album, Wainwright said: "This record is a culmination of my life experiences so far. Everything changed for me a couple of years ago and this record is a representation of that and a return to the reason I started writing songs."
You Cheated Me
Martha Wainwright Lyrics
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And I wanted to be afraid to say
But I'm not
I'm scared to death of watch you've become
You were my only ally
Now you're looking around for an alibi
Why don't you go ask her for a second stack of lies
[Chorus]
You cheated me and I can't believe it
I've been calling since 4 o'clock last night
You cheated me and I can't believe it
I saw you singing and dancing in the rain
On the way home
You left the keys in the door when you left that night
I don't wanna point the finger but I can't help it
Why don't you run your skinny little ass down the block?
I'll catch up to you when you come back
And you cheated me and I can't believe it
I've been calling since 4 o'clock last night
You cheated me and I can't believe it
I saw you singing and dancing in the rain
On the way home
When all the bills have been unrolled
And your story has been untold
Tell me if it was worth it
To see the whole damn thing unfold
[Chorus: x2]
In Martha Wainwright's song You Cheated Me, the lyrics describe the feelings of betrayal and hurt experienced by the singer after realizing that their partner has cheated on them. The opening lines of the song express the singer's fear of what their partner has become, indicating that they may have changed in some way that led to the infidelity. The lines "You were my only ally / Now you're looking around for an alibi" suggest that the singer trusted the partner entirely until this betrayal occurred.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "You cheated me and I can't believe it", expressing the singer's disbelief and hurt at what has happened. The line "I've been calling since 4 o'clock last night" further emphasizes the singer's desperation to reach their partner and find out the truth about what happened. The last verse of the song poses the question of whether it was worth it for the partner to cheat and cause so much pain for the singer, indicating that there will be consequences for their actions.
Overall, You Cheated Me is a poignant and emotionally-charged song that captures the pain and betrayal felt by someone whose trust has been broken. It highlights the importance of honesty and trust in relationships, and the devastating consequences of infidelity.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you've got to go
I understand that you need to leave
And I wanted to be afraid to say
I was hesitant to express my fear
But I'm not
But I am not hesitant
I'm scared to death of watch you've become
I am frightened of the person you have become
You were my only ally
You were my sole protector
Now you're looking around for an alibi
Now you are searching for an excuse
Why don't you go ask her for a second stack of lies
You should ask her for another round of deceit
You cheated me and I can't believe it
You deceived me and I cannot accept it
I've been calling since 4 o'clock last night
I have been attempting to contact you since four in the morning
I saw you singing and dancing in the rain
I witnessed you singing and dancing in the rain
On the way home
On your journey back to me
You left the keys in the door when you left that night
You forgot to take the keys when you departed that evening
I don't wanna point the finger but I can't help it
I do not wish to blame you, but I cannot resist
Why don't you run your skinny little ass down the block?
Why don't you hurry away from here?
I'll catch up to you when you come back
I will catch up to you upon your return
When all the bills have been unrolled
When all the expenses have been uncovered
And your story has been untold
And your explanation has yet to be shared
Tell me if it was worth it
Inform me if it was worthwhile
To see the whole damn thing unfold
To witness the entire calamity
Chorus
Refrain
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martha Wainwright
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cellar man
So much talent. I love Martha.
evolve
Love this song
southerndutches712
A damn good singer AND songwriter
Rafael Hansen Madail
We deserve this video in high definition! I adore this song and this video
NURIA SOLE BELTRAN
Me encanta esta musica y tu voz
Eres una artista excepcional
Gracias por estar ahi
Animo y mucha fuerza
Las estrellas siempre brillan a pesar de que algunos sean incapaces de ver
Besos
Yacov Rosenblum
Very nice song !!!
Have wonderful weekend !!
Sandie Tarasyn Stone
Great song! Fast becoming a fan of Martha! :)
boybblue
She is the new Marianne Faithful!
Bonnie Bardowski
fantastic
Ella
Still so actuel 💫🌹