Was There A Girl On Your Boys' Night Out
Terri Clark Lyrics


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You're late, it's well past two
And there's a trace of strange perfume
I can see you had a good time
'Cause honey I ain't blind

And I can read you like a book
You've got a guilty look
And there's something I'm wondering about
Was there a girl on your boys' night out

[Chorus]
You ain't the kind to cheat
But maybe you would if she threw herself at your feet
Did you look or did you touch
Tell me now, you owe me that much
I think you know what I'm talking about
Was there a girl on your boys' night out

A friend called a while ago
Said there was something I should know
She saw you shooting pool
With someone who was making eyes at you

I never have accused
But, baby I'm a bit confused
I need to know without a doubt
Was there a girl on your boys' night out

[Chorus]





I think you know what I'm talking about
Was there a girl on your boys' night out

Overall Meaning

Terri Clark's song "Was There A Girl On Your Boys' Night Out" is about a woman who suspects her partner of cheating the night before. She confronts him about it and demands to know if he was with another woman. The lyrics reveal her uncertainty and insecurity about their relationship, as she fears that he may have crossed the line. The song explores the theme of trust in a relationship and how easily it can be shattered.


The opening lines of the song set the scene of the confrontation. The singer notes that her partner is late and that there is a "trace of strange perfume." She can tell that he has had a "good time," and suspects that he may have cheated on her. She pleads with him, saying that she can "read [him] like a book" and that he has a "guilty look." This is a significant moment in the song, as it establishes the singer's doubts about her partner's fidelity.


The chorus reveals the singer's fears more explicitly. She points out that her partner is not the kind of person who would cheat, but suggests that he might if someone made a pass at him. She demands that he tell her if he did cheat, as she needs to know the truth. The chorus ends with a repetition of the song's title, "Was there a girl on your boys' night out," underscoring the singer's insecurity.


Overall, "Was There A Girl On Your Boys' Night Out" is a poignant exploration of the fragility of trust in a relationship. It highlights the devastating effects that accusations of infidelity can have, even if they turn out to be unfounded.


Line by Line Meaning

You're late, it's well past two
You arrived home later than expected, it's way past 2 am.


And there's a trace of strange perfume
I can smell a fragrance that's not usually worn by you.


I can see you had a good time
Your behavior and appearance suggest that you enjoyed yourself.


'Cause honey I ain't blind
I may not have seen what you did, but I'm not oblivious.


And I can read you like a book
Your body language and expressions reveal a lot about your recent activities.


You've got a guilty look
Your face is expressing remorse or feelings of wrongdoing.


And there's something I'm wondering about
I suspect that there's something you're not telling me.


Was there a girl on your boys' night out
I believe that you may have spent time with a woman during your night out with your male friends.


You ain't the kind to cheat
I trust you and believe that you would not be unfaithful.


But maybe you would if she threw herself at your feet
However, if a woman made advances towards you, I'm not sure if you would resist.


Did you look or did you touch
I'm curious if you only looked at this woman or if it went further than that.


Tell me now, you owe me that much
I deserve an honest answer from you regarding your actions.


I think you know what I'm talking about
I believe that you understand the gravity of the situation.


A friend called a while ago
One of my friends recently contacted me.


Said there was something I should know
They informed me that there's information I need to be aware of.


She saw you shooting pool
This friend witnessed you playing a game of pool.


With someone who was making eyes at you
This other person was flirting with you.


I never have accused
I haven't previously accused you of unfaithfulness.


But, baby I'm a bit confused
However, I'm feeling uncertain or perplexed by the recent events.


I need to know without a doubt
I require complete certainty and assurance from you about what happened.


Was there a girl on your boys' night out
The main question that I need answered is if you were involved with a woman during your night with your friends.


I think you know what I'm talking about
I believe that you understand what I'm asking and the reason behind my inquiry.




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Written by: CLARK, CLAYTON, LAWRENCE

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