Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Girl, you better get his act together
Give your man a good ole talking-to
Remind him about that ring on his finger
And the things that a married man ain't supposed to do
Chorus:
There ain't no reason for a man to be a-drinkin' and a-partyin' all night long
The arms of trouble get sweeter and stronger the later and the longer he's gone
You better tell your man he better get on home no matter how hard he begs
There ain't nothing open past three in the morning except somebody's legs
Ain't much good ever happens after midnight
And it don't take much to make a man say yes
To some trashy balled-up piece of lowlife
Or take up with the devil in a little low-cut dress
Chorus
You better tell your man he better get on home no matter how hard he begs
'Cause honey there ain't nothing open past three in the morning except somebody's legs
There ain't nothing open past three in the morning except somebody's legs
Give your man a good ole talking-to
Remind him about that ring on his finger
And the things that a married man ain't supposed to do
Chorus:
There ain't no reason for a man to be a-drinkin' and a-partyin' all night long
The arms of trouble get sweeter and stronger the later and the longer he's gone
You better tell your man he better get on home no matter how hard he begs
There ain't nothing open past three in the morning except somebody's legs
Ain't much good ever happens after midnight
And it don't take much to make a man say yes
To some trashy balled-up piece of lowlife
Or take up with the devil in a little low-cut dress
Chorus
You better tell your man he better get on home no matter how hard he begs
'Cause honey there ain't nothing open past three in the morning except somebody's legs
There ain't nothing open past three in the morning except somebody's legs
Lyrics submitted by gogogadget34
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