Speechless
Walker Hayes Lyrics
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Ever since I was suckin' my thumb
But push came to shove
When I fell in love with my baby
Yeah, my baby
Well, you could say she's over bearin'
And I can't go fishin'
Without her permission, but I ain't complainin'
We got an arrangement
She can wear the pants, she can run the show
She can crack a whip like Indiana Jones
She can rule the roost, she can snap and holler
She can wear the pants as long as I can take 'em off her
Long as I can take 'em off her
She calls the shots, gives the orders, makes the plans
That woman's wish is my command
Yeah, I'm telling you
I've got more honey-do's than a fruit truck on 40
But I'll get 'em done shortly
She can wear the pants, she can run the show
She can crack a whip like Indiana Jones
She can rule the roost, she can snap and holler
She can wear the pants as long as I can take 'em off her
Well, she can push me around
But when the sun goes down
Look out, there's a new sheriff in town
Well, I get a whole lot of flak from the fellas
But I reckon that they're just jealous
She can wear the pants, she can run the show
She can crack a whip like Indiana Jones
She can rule the roost, she can snap and holler
She can wear the pants as long as I can take 'em off her
Long as I can take 'em off her
Yeah, long as I can take 'em off her
Long as I can take 'em off her
"Pants" is a song by Walker Hayes, and the lyrics are a tribute to the singer's wife's dominant personality in their relationship. The singer seems to take pride in being able to handle his wife's bossy nature, and the lyrics seem to suggest that while she may wear the pants in their relationship, he holds the power to take them off her.
The chorus serves as the central theme of the song, emphasizing the wife's ability to run the show but also hinting at the singer's pleasure in being submissive to her. He describes her ability to crack a whip like Indiana Jones, suggesting that her dominance is both impressive and somewhat intimidating. However, he notes that he can take off her pants, suggesting that even though she's in control in some aspects, he still holds some power in their relationship.
The verses offer some more detail on the wife's dominant personality. The singer notes that she gives him a lot of "honey-do's," implying that she's constantly giving him tasks to complete. However, he seems to enjoy being at her beck and call, and he portrays himself as a willing and happy participant in their dynamic.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I've been a strong-willed son of a gun
I've always been a determined and headstrong person since I was a child
Ever since I was suckin' my thumb
Even since my young age when I had the habit of thumb-sucking
But push came to shove
But things took a turn when I fell in love with my baby
When I fell in love with my baby
When I started liking my girlfriend
Well, you could say she's over bearin'
You could say that she's very assertive and controlling
In fact, she picked out the clothes that I'm wearin'
In fact, she chooses the clothes that I wear
And I can't go fishin'
And I cannot go fishing
Without her permission, but I ain't complainin'
Without seeking her permission first, but I'm not unhappy about it
We got an arrangement
We have a deal or an agreement
She can wear the pants, she can run the show
She can be in charge and control our relationship
She can crack a whip like Indiana Jones
She can be strict and assertive like a strong leader
She can rule the roost, she can snap and holler
She can be dominant and controlling in our relationship
She can wear the pants as long as I can take 'em off her
She can be in charge as long as I can be intimate with her
Long as I can take 'em off her
As long as I can be the dominant one in the bedroom
She calls the shots, gives the orders, makes the plans
She is the one who decides and plans things in our relationship
That woman's wish is my command
I do whatever she wants me to do
Yeah, I'm telling you
I'm being honest with you
I've got more honey-do's than a fruit truck on 40
I have a lot of tasks that she asks me to do, more than a fruit truck on a highway
But I'll get 'em done shortly
But I'll finish them soon
Well, she can push me around
She can be assertive and control me
But when the sun goes down
But when night falls
Look out, there's a new sheriff in town
I become the dominant one in our relationship or the bedroom
Well, I get a whole lot of flak from the fellas
My male friends criticize me a lot
But I reckon that they're just jealous
But I think they're just envious of my relationship
Long as I can take 'em off her
As long as I can be the dominant one in the bedroom
Yeah, long as I can take 'em off her
Yes, as long as I can be intimate with her
Long as I can take 'em off her
As long as I can be the dominant one in the bedroom
Writer(s): Hayes Walker, Ben Hayslip
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