In 1970 they made the album "Your Husband, My Wife". The song "Your Husband, My Wife" of that album made it to #22 on the country chart.
Your Husband My Wife
Skeeter Davis & Bobby Bare Lyrics
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But what he don't know is I'm true to only you
Tell me where does it stop?
Does he know our married life is on the rocks?
Now, before you say you want me
For the rest of your life
Tell me, what are we gonna do about your husband?
Speak to your side
In the darkness where unfaithfulness must hide
Knowing I'll forever taste
All the tears I'll put upon my children's face
Now, before I say I want you
For the rest of my life
What're we gonna do about my husband?
And what're we gonna do about my wife?
Shouldn't we stop and look around?
Let's think about the hearts we'll be breaking
And though we want each other
Need each other and we love each other
Think about the move we are making
Oh baby, don't you cry
No matter what, we'll never ever say goodbye
And Bobby, I promise you this
Though I wear his ring, I'll always wear your kiss
But as for marriage, we can't pay the price
'Cause you don't really want to hurt your husband
And you don't really want to hurt your wife
So what're we gonna do about your husband?
What're we gonna do about your wife?
The lyrics to "Your Husband My Wife" by Skeeter Davis and Bobby Bare explore the delicate and complex balance of infidelity and personal moral boundaries. The song talks about two people in a love affair and the consequences and ethical dilemmas that arise from being unfaithful. The opening lines of the song express the guilt the singer feels towards lying to the husband, knowing that he believes they are true to each other while staying true to only one person.
The lyrics highlight the internal struggle of the two lovers who are forced to confront the reality of the situation they find themselves in. They acknowledge the pain and struggle they will have to endure for their children's sake, knowing they will be putting their family's life in turmoil. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of being realistic about the situation they find themselves in and asks the question, "What are we gonna do about your husband? And what’re we gonna do about your wife?" It shows that the two individuals need to assess the situation and make a decision that's best for everyone involved.
The song is a powerful commentary on the pitfalls of infidelity and the importance of understanding the consequences of one's actions. The lyrics are thought-provoking and demand attention, urging listeners to think about their decisions and actions carefully. The song shows that infidelity is complex, and the consequences are far-reaching, often involving a lot of heartbreak and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
He knows I'm true
He knows I'm faithful to you
But what he don't know is I'm true to only you
He doesn't know that I'm only faithful to you
Tell me where does it stop?
When will it end?
Does he know our married life is on the rocks?
Is he aware that our marriage is in trouble?
Now, before you say you want me
Before you profess your love for me
For the rest of your life
For the duration of your life
Tell me, what are we gonna do about your husband?
What is our plan for dealing with your spouse?
And what're we gonna do about your wife?
What is our plan for dealing with my spouse?
Speak to your side
Talk to your spouse
In the darkness where unfaithfulness must hide
In secret, where our infidelity is hidden
Knowing I'll forever taste
Realizing that I will always feel
All the tears I'll put upon my children's face
The pain I will cause my children
Now, before I say I want you
Before I confess my desire for you
For the rest of my life
For the duration of my life
What're we gonna do about my husband?
What is our plan for dealing with my spouse?
And what're we gonna do about my wife?
What is our plan for dealing with your spouse?
Shouldn't we stop and look around?
Shouldn't we pause and consider our actions?
Let's think about the hearts we'll be breaking
Let's consider the pain we will cause
And though we want each other
Although we desire each other
Need each other and we love each other
Require each other and love each other
Think about the move we are making
Consider the decision we are making
Oh baby, don't you cry
Don't cry, my love
No matter what, we'll never ever say goodbye
We will never part
And Bobby, I promise you this
And Bobby, I swear to you
Though I wear his ring, I'll always wear your kiss
Although I am married to him, I will always cherish your love
But as for marriage, we can't pay the price
But we cannot accept the consequences of our actions on our marriages
'Cause you don't really want to hurt your husband
Because you don't want to cause pain to your spouse
And you don't really want to hurt your wife
And I don't want to cause pain to my spouse
So what're we gonna do about your husband?
What is our plan for dealing with your spouse?
What're we gonna do about your wife?
What is our plan for dealing with my spouse?
Lyrics © SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC, SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: IRWIN LEVINE, TONI WINE
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Brenda Fretwell
Love this duet wow true words and beautifully written!
onlyme114 D.
This song has been going through my mind all day. I haven't heard it in years. Had to look it up. Love it !
threemississippi
This song was way ahead of it's time - it's a wonderful duet by two of C&W greatest traditional singers!
Muzikgirl67
JUST AS GOOD AS GOLD!!...Thank you soooo much for posting and sharing this "rarely heard anymore", and "VERY-hard-to-find" lil' country gem that peaked at #22 back in March 1970...I thoroughly enjoyed it!...(and the sound quality is first-rate too!!)...take care! :)
onlyme114 D.
For some reason this song has been going through my mind since I woke up this morning. I can't even remember the last time I heard it but I still remember every word of it. I saw Skeeter at the Opry not to many years before she died. Her voice was almost gone but when she finished her song she got a standing ovation. She had a lot of health problems over the years but she was a fighter. Sadly cancer finally took her. I live down the road from Nashville and it was a sad day. We love country music and country singers but she was special. I remember when The end of the world came out EVERYBODY loved that song country fans rock fans pop...everybody. It's my favorite song of hers. 💖💖💖
Tenny Wenas
I like a romantic country song!!! I love it..
Velma Chambers
I grew up with skeeters David music so beautiful.
Dropaite Mahabirsingh
My kind of song
Cindy Fletcher
So sweet...love it! <3 Skeeter Davis <3 {{{RIP}}}
Mary Sabattis
Love this song