This song is about 'the other woman' clearly. She is having an affair with a married man and although she wants to have him wholly, (I want you as the dream, not the reality) she knows he won't leave his wife. (looking back over my shoulder, at you happy without me) and of course if anyone has been involved in this kind of affair - you would know that this phrase 'oh the thrill and the hurting' reflects the situation perfectly. The 'thrill' because it is dangerous and exciting and the 'hurting' because you can't have what you truly want. (I look at you and see, my life that might have been) - she might have had the married, happy life he has with his wife/family........Does anyone agree?
This song is about 'the other woman' clearly. She is having an affair with a married man and although she wants to have him wholly, (I want you as the dream, not the reality) she knows he won't leave his wife. (looking back over my shoulder, at you happy without me) and of course if anyone has been involved in this kind of affair - you would know that this phrase 'oh the thrill and the hurting' reflects the situation perfectly. The 'thrill' because it is dangerous and exciting and the 'hurting' because you can't have what you truly want. (I look at you and see, my life that might have been) - she might have had the married, happy life he has with his wife/family........Does anyone agree?
You are spot on, missammy. That's exactly what this song is about.
You are spot on, missammy. That's exactly what this song is about.
Nailed it on the head. I totally agree, perfectly stated.
Nailed it on the head. I totally agree, perfectly stated.