I think this song is about taking control of your life and relationships. You can't control how someone you date will act, behave or change. By singing about this protagonist I think you're seeing how controlled she felt in her relationships. This latest man thinks he can waltz back into her life and treat her like a stereotype (like a fool from a film.) She envisions a future in which she can turn the tables and use a condescending nickname like Honey Magnolia in her man's mans world.
I think this song is about taking control of your life and relationships. You can't control how someone you date will act, behave or change. By singing about this protagonist I think you're seeing how controlled she felt in her relationships. This latest man thinks he can waltz back into her life and treat her like a stereotype (like a fool from a film.) She envisions a future in which she can turn the tables and use a condescending nickname like Honey Magnolia in her man's mans world.