Unfaithful
Wonder Stuff [The] Lyrics
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She left me three times or more
But no, she didn't leave me at all
It's harder to smile when you've lied to a friend
But no, it's not hard at all
[Chorus]
So it's back to the house and the wife and the kids
But no, no it doesn't show
It was lucky I brought my disguise
Well if things never change I'll be back there again
I dare say there's some good in the bad
Deceit is a friend I've embraced him with ease
I missed out some of the chances I've had
[Chorus]
The Wonder Stuff's "Unfaithful" is a classic song about infidelity and the inner turmoil that comes with it. The lyrics depict a man who has been left multiple times by his lover, but he ultimately decides to stay with his wife and kids. The first verse highlights the man's conflicting emotions as he grapples with the betrayal of lying to his friend and the ease at which he continues to deceive. The chorus repeats the man's decision to return to his family and express his frustration for his lover's lack of realization about the gravity of their actions. The second verse speaks to the man's acceptance of his cheating nature and how he has befriended deceit. Despite missing out on opportunities, he understands that his current situation may remain the same.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a man who is torn between his desires and his responsibilities. While he may be attracted to the idea of an affair, he ultimately values his family more and chooses to stay with them. His inner conflict and acceptance of his deceitful nature may be relatable to some listeners who have experienced similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
She left me once, she left me twice
My wife has left me multiple times before
She left me three times or more
My wife has left me more times than just twice
But no, she didn't leave me at all
Despite her leaving me, I still stayed with her
It's harder to smile when you've lied to a friend
It's difficult to pretend everything is okay when you've deceived someone close to you
But no, it's not hard at all
Although it's difficult, it's something I've become used to
[Chorus]
Refrain from previous lyrics
So it's back to the house and the wife and the kids
I'm going back home to my family
It's high time that she realised
My wife needs to understand that I'm staying with her despite everything
But no, no it doesn't show
Even though I'm deceiving my wife, I don't think it's obvious
It was lucky I brought my disguise
I'm able to hide my true feelings and intentions from my wife
Well if things never change I'll be back there again
If nothing changes in my marriage, I'll continue to stay with my family
I dare say there's some good in the bad
Even though my marriage is bad, I see some positive aspects to it
Deceit is a friend I've embraced him with ease
I find it easy to lie and deceive those I care about
I missed out some of the chances I've had
I regret not taking certain opportunities in my life
[Chorus]
Refrain from previous lyrics
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MALCOLM ROY TREECE, MARTIN RICHARD GILKS, MILES STEPHEN HUNT, ROBERT JONES
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