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About A Husband And A Wife Should Sleep Together
The Wind and the Wave Lyrics
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Like shadows in the dark, their souls forever
Nothing good comes easy, no
Fight the good fight despite the meaning
Who taught you to love like that?
Who taught you to love like that?
You cast a hook in me and reeled me in
If only you could see what I’m seeing
They say the apple falls close to the tree
I don’t think you’re all that much like me
Who taught you to love like that?
The lyrics to The Wind + The Wave's song A Husband And A Wife Should Sleep touch on themes of love, commitment, and relationships. It begins by stating that a husband and a wife should sleep together like shadows in the dark, suggesting that physical intimacy is an important part of a healthy marriage. However, it then goes on to acknowledge that nothing good comes easy and that it takes effort to maintain a strong relationship.
The lyrics then ask the question, "Who taught you to love like that?" implying that the person being addressed has a unique and admirable way of loving. The following lines reveal that this person has had a powerful and romantic effect on the singer: "You cast a hook in me and reeled me in / If only you could see what I'm seeing."
However, the lyrics also suggest a sense of distance between the two people, as the singer questions whether they are truly alike: "They say the apple falls close to the tree / I don't think you're all that much like me." Overall, the song explores the complex and often challenging nature of romantic relationships, while also celebrating the ways in which love can transform and uplift us.
Line by Line Meaning
A husband and a wife should sleep together
A married couple should share a bed and be united in their love and commitment
Like shadows in the dark, their souls forever
Their bond should be unbreakable and their love should last for eternity
Nothing good comes easy, no
Challenges and obstacles are inevitable in any meaningful relationship
Fight the good fight despite the meaning
Work hard to overcome those challenges and maintain a strong, harmonious relationship
Who taught you to love like that?
Reflecting on the qualities that make one capable of giving and receiving love
You cast a hook in me and reeled me in
The irresistible attraction and captivation that one person can have over another
If only you could see what I’m seeing
Wishing the other person could understand and appreciate the depth of love and emotion being felt
They say the apple falls close to the tree
Family and upbringing can influence how one experiences and expresses love
I don’t think you’re all that much like me
Despite any differences or challenges, love can still bring two people together
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: PATRICIA LYNN DREW, DWIGHT A. BAKER
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