Torn Between Two Lovers
Mary MacGregor Lyrics
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Even though she knows how much it's gonna hurt
Before I say another word, let me tell you, I love you
Let me hold you close and say these words as gently as I can
There's been another man that I've needed and I've loved
But that doesn't mean I love you less
And he knows he can't possess me and he knows he never will
Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Lovin' you both is breakin' all the rules
You mustn't think you've failed me
Just because there's someone else
You were the first real love I ever had
And all the things I ever said
I swear they still are true
For no one else can have the part of me I gave to you
Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Lovin' you both is breakin' all the rules
I couldn't really blame you if you turned and walked away
But with everything I feel inside, I'm asking you to stay
Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Lovin' you both is breakin' all the rules
Torn between two lovers
Feelin' like a fool
Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules
Mary MacGregor's song "Torn Between Two Lovers" is about a woman who is struggling with having feelings for two men. In the first verse, she acknowledges that she has to speak her truth despite knowing that it will be hurtful to someone she cares about. She expresses her love for the person she is with and explains that there is a void in her that the other man can fill.
In the chorus, the woman bares her emotions, admitting that she feels like a fool for loving both men and that it's breaking all the rules. She reassures her current partner that he hasn't failed her, but rather, there is someone else in her heart as well. She tells him that he was her first true love and that everything she ever said to him was true. She pleads with him to stay despite her inner turmoil.
The song speaks to the complexity of emotions and sensations that come with loving more than one person. The woman is honest with both her partners and chooses to own her truth, at the cost of potentially losing one or both of them. The lyrics capture the pain and vulnerability that comes with loving deeply and feeling torn between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
There are times when a woman has to say what's on her mind
Sometimes, a woman needs to express her thoughts or feelings without holding back.
Even though she knows how much it's gonna hurt
Even if the truth is potentially painful or difficult to hear, it still needs to be said.
Before I say another word, let me tell you, I love you
Before I reveal anything else, let me make it clear that I still love you.
Let me hold you close and say these words as gently as I can
Allow me to comfort you while saying these words softly and carefully.
There's been another man that I've needed and I've loved
I have also had feelings for another man and he has been important to me.
But that doesn't mean I love you less
My feelings for you are still strong and present, despite also having feelings for someone else.
And he knows he can't possess me and he knows he never will
The other man understands that he cannot own or control me and that we may never be together.
There's just this empty place inside of me that only he can fill
However, there is still a yearning or longing for him that only he can satisfy.
Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Feeling conflicted and foolish for having strong emotions for two people.
Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules
Being in love with two people at once goes against traditional beliefs and societal norms.
You mustn't think you've failed me
Please do not believe that you have let me down or disappointed me in any way.
Just because there's someone else
The presence of another man does not diminish the love I have for you.
You were the first real love I ever had
You are the first person whom I truly loved and valued.
And all the things I ever said
Every word I spoke to you previously still holds true.
I swear they still are true
I promise that everything I have said to you, I still believe.
For no one else can have the part of me I gave to you
The love and connection we shared is unique and cannot be duplicated with anyone else.
I couldn't really blame you if you turned and walked away
I would understand if you chose to leave due to the complicated situation.
But with everything I feel inside, I'm asking you to stay
Despite the complex emotions, I still want you to remain in my life.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILLIP JARRELL, PETER YARROW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elisakrivas
It's torture when you don't know you're polyamorous. Now, I just have two partners and everyone in the relationship has knowledge about it and consents. Problem solved. If you're not monoamorous, then you should take care of your emotional and mental health instead of torturing yourself. Monogamy isn't for everyone.
The logic of limiting yourself and harming your mental and emotional health just because society doesn't deem who you are as acceptable just doesn't make sense to me.
A monoamorous person will never be torn between two lovers because they think that if you love two people at once, then you don't actually love either of them and it's not true love.
If you have the ability to be torn between two lovers, you are NOT monoamorous. You're either ambiamorous or polyamorous.
If people just recognized their own relationship orientation, there'd be a lot less torture. Not every relationship type or relationship structure works for everyone. The existence of LGBTQ+ people proves this.
So no, I don't believe that loving multiple people at once is painful and torturous. I believe that society has created a fictional problem to discriminate against people who love differently and that's where the torture actually comes from. Just think how the song mentions that just by her ability to love two people at once, she's breaking all the rules. What rules? How is she breaking them? Why were the rules placed? Are these rules that she's breaking harmful if she breaks them or is she just making society upset for loving differently than they do?
The only harm that could be done is if the people she loves are both monoamorous and they feel like she doesn't actually love them because they don't believe you can love multiple people at once, so now they feel unloved. But who's fault is that? Should we blame the woman who naturally fell in love with two people at once, or should we blame social upbringing for teaching that monoamory is the only correct way to love?
I'll compare a scenario of how it would be now versus how it would be if various relationship orientations weren't discriminated against and we were taught them in our upbringing.
Now:
Polyamorous woman: I'm sorry guys, but I love both of you and I can't choose
Monoamorous men she's talking to: Well, that's impossible, so it means you don't love either of us and we'll make the choice for you. Good-bye.
Same scenario if there was no discrimination against various relationship orientations:
Polyamorous woman: I'm sorry guys, but I love both of you and I can't choose
Monoamorous man 1: It's okay, I still want to be with you, I'll support you, and you can still date whoever you want, but just know that for me, you'll always be my one and only.
Monoamorous man 2: Yeah, I agree that's okay, but I don't feel comfortable with a non-monogamous relationship, so is it okay if maybe we just remain friends?
See the difference?
So, again, is her breaking the rules doing actual harm or is it just breaking the rules of a discriminatory society?
@V_Vanda
❤Torn between two lovers❤😢
There are times when a woman has to say what's on her mind
Even though she knows how much it's gonna hurt
Before I say another word, let me tell you "I love you"
Let me hold you close, and say these words as gently as I can
"There's been another man that I've needed, and I've loved
But that doesn't mean I love you less
And he knows he can't possess me, and he knows he never will
There's just this empty place inside of me that only he can fill"
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving both of you is breaking all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving you both is breaking all the rules
You mustn't think you failed me just because there's someone else
You were the first real love I ever had
And all the things I ever said, I swear they still are true
For no one else can have the part of me I gave to you
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving both of you is breaking all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving you both is breaking all the rules
I couldn't really blame you if you turned and walked away
But with everything I feel inside, I'm asking you to stay
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving both of you is breaking all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving you both is breaking all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving both of you is breaking all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool-
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@acsouza1954
orn Between Two Lovers
There are times when a woman has to say what's on her mind
Even though she knows how much it's gonna hurt
Before I say another word let me tell you I love you
Let me hold you close and say these words as gently as I can
There's been another man that I've needed and I've
loved
But that doesn't mean I love you less
And he knows he can't possess me and he knows he never will
There's just this empty place inside of me that only he can fill
(Chorus)
Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Lovin' you both is breakin' all the rules
You mustn't think you've failed me just because
there's someone else
You were the first real love I ever had
And all the things I ever said, I swear they still are true
For no one else can have the part of me I gave to you
(Chorus)
I couldn't really blame you if you turned and walked away
But with everything I feel inside, I'm asking you to stay
(Chorus)
Torn between two lovers
Feelin' like a fool
Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules
Beautiful
@steffir9506
No autotune, no lip synch, just a pure, true, beautiful voice. Love this!
@paulalobato9382
No Millie Vanille
@beatrizg.3101
@paulalobato9382 neither JLo 😅
@theonemodifier
Yes real musicians! Also not needed was 850 moving lights and 1000 dancers that they need today to distract from lack of musicianship and talent
@7683pilFediS
And,,,no bra!
@Marcela-uc4qx
Tengo 64, y escuchar esta hermosa canción me lleva a los 16 años, cuando tenía el aprecio de dos personas y no sabía a cuál escoger. Maravilloso recuerdo, maravilloso volverlo a vivir...!
@claudioferrero8350
Aaaah, pillina indecisa 🤭😏 Jugabas a dos puntas jeje
@ronygomez1337
Y se quedó con uno de los dos ?
@mancha3920
Y por fin a cual escogiste o t quedaste sin ninguno de los dos ???? Ay un final?
@cesarojedaochoa2635
Seguro escogiste al equivocado.