Iowan wrote:I've always found this song to be twisted. I was almost shocked that people saw this as a song about a happy couple in a somewhat healthy relationship, and a celebration of that life.

I've heard it as a dude who's completely fucking trapped. His job sucks, and his home life is a fucking mess. He has this image in his head of great times with his woman, but it's a fucking living hell. His bitch mother in law shows up, they all fight, his woman assaults him, and he just takes it because what the fuck else is he going to do?

"Last night I slept with my boots on again, one cut on my forehead and one on my chin on the hard old floor with nothing to cover up with"
She doesn't even let him into the damn bed. He's passed out on the floor, drunk, bloody and freezing.

"It's a shame to know most folks don't ever know love like this"
Off-Handed Sarcasm 101. I imagine Cooley saying this with a smart ass tone.

The guy in the song is miserable, but that's all he knows. It gives him a little peace of mind, but he's laying out the shitty details. He does not feel good about it, but he's content due to a perceived lack of options.

I suppose it's a testament to the band that one person have such a completely different interpretation of a song than someone else.

Slipkid42 wrote:Smarty J. only stated that she loved this song (who wouldn't) & wanted it for her wedding song. She said that she hoped she could land that kinda man. I don't think she was referring to the alcoholic, low paying job aspect of that man; but to the loves me through thick & thin aspect of that man.

Tequila Cowboy wrote:Please DO NOT keep your mouth shut Smarty! This place is for all opinions and you have a different view than many here. Keep up the good work!

Smarty Jones wrote:Sorry y'all, didn't mean to spark such a heated debate!

I'm a girl that hates flowers, rainbow-colored unicorns, and any fancy, glittery, magical shit, so the grim realities of the song don't really bother me at all. I rather like the idea that even when married life turns sour, a love is still strong enough to make it through. These people are not thriving, but they're surviving. I would absolutely love to have the knowledge that even if worst comes to worst, if my man is trapped in a job he hates, sinks into alcoholism, has a pack of in-laws who would just love to kill him if given the chance, and I turn into a mad, raving bitch (as I have the tendency to do from time to time), in short, if things are about as fucked up as they can be, he's still going to love me. That, to me, is more romantic than the most flattering, flowery, lovesick piece of poetry ever written.

I'm sorry again for all the trouble I caused. I'll promise to keep my stupid mouth shut next time.

Tequila Cowboy wrote:Please DO NOT keep your mouth shut Smarty! This place is for all opinions and you have a different view than many here. Keep up the good work!

GW in IA wrote:X2!
I havn't been in on this conversation, but have loved reading peoples different takes on it. Please don't hide your opinions just because your afraid you'll be in the minority. Look around this place, not you sure want to be like everyone else.

beantownbubba wrote:No, no, please don't apologize and please don't shut up. Great post!!!!

I think we both understand or appreciate the intensity of the love portrayed in the song, yet still react to it so differently. It's the kind of thing i love about this site and the people who populate it. It's wonderful, fascinating stuff. We need more of it!!

PS And GW ain't wrong

Smarty Jones wrote:
In this case, I'll remember to speak up more often!

Smarty Jones wrote:I'm a girl that hates flowers, rainbow-colored unicorns, and any fancy, glittery, magical shit, so the grim realities of the song don't really bother me at all. I rather like the idea that even when married life turns sour, a love is still strong enough to make it through. These people are not thriving, but they're surviving. I would absolutely love to have the knowledge that even if worst comes to worst, if my man is trapped in a job he hates, sinks into alcoholism, has a pack of in-laws who would just love to kill him if given the chance, and I turn into a mad, raving bitch (as I have the tendency to do from time to time), in short, if things are about as fucked up as they can be, he's still going to love me. That, to me, is more romantic than the most flattering, flowery, lovesick piece of poetry ever written.

Sub wrote:This board would be boring as shit if everyone agreed on everything.

Clams wrote:I prefer the live electric version off AAW to the acoustic version off PD.

1. It's a really great kind of love most folks miss out on
2. It's a really complicated kind of love that's what a lot of people have
3. It's a really fucked-up kind of love that would teach most folks a valuable lesson
4. It's just the kind of love most folks deserve

Gaetzi wrote:I think it's a total tongue in cheek line. Like "This shit's so fucked up, it's a shame other folks are missing out on this misery I suffer through<insert smiley face w wink>" kind of line

And why it hits home is most of us have been in these kinds of relationships where you step back and ask yourself "What the hell am I doing?!"

dime in the gutter wrote:does cooley do endearing?

Zip City wrote:I think the line is more endearing, like "I know I just complained about all this shit, but damn I still love her"

Zip City wrote:I think the line is more endearing, like "I know I just complained about all this shit, but damn I still love her"

Zip City wrote:

dime in the gutter wrote:does cooley do endearing?

Eyes Like Glue? Space City?