Trailer Mama
The Bottle Rockets Lyrics
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But really honey it's alright
Well it would be a shame
To pass up such a moonlit night
Maybe you could be my friend
And maybe I could be your pal
But we don't have to wait till then
Well you say you got a husband
And a trailer and a family
You got me feeling like a drunken sailor
Looking for some company
Maybe you could be my friend
And maybe I could be your pal
But we don't have to wait till then
No baby you could be mine now
Babe we got the time
Babe we got the stars above
This won't be crime
If we can pass it off as love
Maybe you could be my friend
And maybe I could be your pal
But we don't have to wait till then
No baby you could be mine now
The lyrics of The Bottle Rockets's song Trailer Mama narrate a story of temptation, desire, and the innocence of a casual fling. The singer of the song is a man who spots a woman by a trailer at night, and immediately feels attracted to her. He acknowledges that she is married, but he does not want to let a chance to be with her slip away. He suggests that they do not need to wait to become friends, and instead can be each other's companions immediately. He convinces himself that what they are doing is not a crime if they can pass it off as love.
The song Trailer Mama delivers a cautionary tale of infidelity that emphasizes the thin line that separates love from lust. It portrays a conflict between the singer's desire and the ethical constraints that he should follow. Though it can be argued that he is simply following his heart, it is also clear that he is engaging in an act of betrayal. The composition of the song reflects the simplicity of its theme. The straightforward melody supports the storytelling aspect of the lyrics, with the pace increasing towards the end of the song, signifying the singer's eagerness to be with the woman.
Line by Line Meaning
You're looking hotter than a flame
You look incredibly attractive.
But really honey it's alright
Despite your good looks, there's nothing to worry about.
Well it would be a shame
It would be unfortunate.
To pass up such a moonlit night
To miss out on this romantic evening.
Maybe you could be my friend
Perhaps we could start a friendship.
And maybe I could be your pal
And I could be your buddy.
But we don't have to wait till then
But we don't need to wait to start something more.
No baby you could be mine now
We can be together right away.
Well you say you got a husband
You mentioned that you have a spouse.
And a trailer and a family
You also have a mobile home and kids.
You got me feeling like a drunken sailor
You make me feel disorientated and impulsive.
Looking for some company
Seeking companionship.
Babe we got the time
We have plenty of time.
Babe we got the stars above
There are stars in the sky.
This won't be crime
This won't be illegal.
If we can pass it off as love
As long as we can pretend it's love.
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