Married Man
Rose Polenzani Lyrics
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Sleep in all day.
H-U-G-K-I-S-S
Hop on a new train,
don't bother with the mess.
White satin gown,
pink pearly clown.
Hop on a new train,
don't bother with the dress.
I don't want to be with a married man,
Plastic wheels on the baby pram.
Maybe that's just the way I am,
Eighteen wheels on an old tin can.
Are you pullin' my leg?
Why make me beg?
I don't want to be with a married man,
Plastic wheels on the baby pram.
Maybe that's just the way I am,
Eighteen wheels on an old tin can.
Hop on a new train,
love isn't like this.
I don't want to be with a married man,
Plastic wheels on the baby pram.
Maybe that's just the way I am,
Eighteen wheels on an old tin can.
Put the little boy on the pony ride
if you want to get the cracker jack prize inside.
Do you think I'm gonna let it slide?
The law is on my side.
H-U-G-K-I-S-S
Softly, I sigh:
"Live free, or die."
The song "Married Man" by Rose Polenzani describes the dilemma of being in love with a married man. The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of living in secrecy and wants to break away from the situation. The line "I'll be okay, sleep in all day" speaks of her desire to free herself from the emotional turmoil and live a carefree life. The repeated line "H-U-G-K-I-S-S, hop on a new train, don't bother with the mess/dress" suggests that she wants to leave behind the complications and start anew.
The lyrics also describe her disillusionment with the idea of marriage, as she sees it as a sham represented by a "white satin gown" and a "plastic wheel baby pram". The line "Maybe that's just the way I am, eighteen wheels on an old tin can" shows her belief that her way of life is different from what society expects.
The singer's frustration and anger reaches its peak when she says "Put the little boy on the pony ride if you want to get the cracker jack prize inside. Do you think I'm gonna let it slide? The law is on my side." Here, she makes it clear that she won't stand for injustice and manipulation, and hints at a possible legal action against the married man.
Overall, "Married Man" is a poignant song that touches upon themes of love, disillusionment, and societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be okay,
I will be fine and not affected by the situation.
Sleep in all day.
I will not have to worry about early mornings.
H-U-G-K-I-S-S
The singer is not interested in material possessions, only affection.
Hop on a new train,
Move on to a different situation or experience.
don't bother with the mess.
Don't worry about what I leave behind.
White satin gown,
An image of purity and innocence.
pink pearly clown.
A reference to a childhood toy, connected to happy memories.
I don't want to be with a married man,
The artist does not want to be a part of a relationship that involves infidelity.
Plastic wheels on the baby pram.
Criticizing the concept of settling for something cheap.
Maybe that's just the way I am,
The artist accepts themselves for who they are.
Eighteen wheels on an old tin can.
A metaphor for feeling trapped or limited.
Are you pullin' my leg?
The artist is asking whether they are being taken advantage of or deceived.
Why make me beg?
The singer is questioning why someone would make them plead for something.
Hop on a new train,
Continuing on, moving on to a new situation.
love isn't like this.
Love should not involve cheating or another person's partner.
Put the little boy on the pony ride
An image of something temporary or shallow, like a carnival ride.
if you want to get the cracker jack prize inside.
If you want something worth having, you have to work for it.
Do you think I'm gonna let it slide?
The singer will not overlook the situation or allow it to happen.
The law is on my side.
The singer is in the right and has justice on their side.
Softly, I sigh:
The artist speaks their mind calmly.
"Live free, or die."
The artist is expressing how important personal freedom is to them.
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.