WOMEN
Muzzie Braun & The Boys Lyrics
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Trying to love two women is like a ball and chain
Sometimes the pleasure ain't worth the strain
It's a long old grind, and it tires your mind
Trying to hold two women is tearing me apart
Trying to hold two women is tearing me apart
One's got my money, the other's got my heart
When you try to please two women, you can't please yourself
When you try to please two women, you can't please yourself
Best it's only half good, a man can't stock two shelves
It's a long old grind, and it tires your mind
Trying to love two women is like a ball and chain
Trying to love two women is like a ball and chain
Sometimes the pleasure ain't worth the strain
It's a long old grind, and it tires your mind
Trying to love two women is like a ball and chain
Trying to love two women is like a ball and chain
Sometimes the pleasure ain't worth the strain
It's a long old grind, and it tires your mind
It's a long old grind, and it tires your mind
The lyrics to “Women” by Muzzie Braun & The Boys explore the difficulties of trying to love and please two women at the same time. The metaphor of a ball and chain is used to describe the heavy burden and constraint of attempting to juggle two romantic relationships. The lyrics reveal the strain and exhaustion that the singer experiences as he struggles to balance the demands of both women.
The repeated refrain of “it’s a long old grind, and it tires your mind” communicates the sense of weariness that comes with the effort to keep up the facade of being attentive and caring to both women. The singer realizes that his attempts to please both women leave him unable to please himself, and the sacrifices he makes only lead to half-hearted attempts at satisfying either woman. Ultimately, the singer concludes that the “pleasure ain’t worth the strain” and thus acknowledges the impossibility of maintaining two relationships.
Overall, the song highlights the futility and emotional toll of attempting to love more than one person at the same time. It’s a cautionary tale for those who might be tempted to juggle two relationships and emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself and one’s partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Trying to love two women is like a ball and chain
Loving two women can be suffocating and restricting, just like a heavy ball and chain.
Sometimes the pleasure ain't worth the strain
At times, the benefits of having two women are not worth the emotional and physical pressure.
It's a long old grind, and it tires your mind
The struggle of loving two women is a persistent and exhausting cycle that wears on the mind.
Trying to hold two women is tearing me apart
The effort to maintain relationships with two women is causing emotional turmoil and division within oneself.
One's got my money, the other's got my heart
One woman has financial control while the other has emotional control, creating a complex entanglement.
When you try to please two women, you can't please yourself
When one is constantly trying to satisfy two women, they lose sight of their own needs and desires.
Best it's only half good, a man can't stock two shelves
Splitting one's efforts between two women ultimately results in subpar outcomes for both, as one cannot give full attention to either.
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Written by: Sonny Throckmorton
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