About The Song
Background
- Written by: Betty Sue Perry
- Recorded: 1963
- Released: March 1963
- Album: Loretta Lynn Sings
Themes
- Infidelity: The song is from the perspective of the “other woman” in an affair, addressing the wife of her lover.
- Pain and Longing: The lyrics convey the loneliness, desperation, and complex emotions of being involved in a forbidden relationship.
- Regret and Loss: There’s a sense of awareness of the situation’s consequences, but also a plea for understanding.
Impact
- Controversial content: This song was considered bold for its time due to its open discussion of infidelity and challenging conventional social standards.
- Critical Acclaim: “The Other Woman” is praised for its raw emotionality and Loretta Lynn’s powerful vocal delivery.
- Chart Success: It peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Lyrical Examples
Here are some key lines that illustrate the song’s main points:
- “The Other Woman in my life is you…” – Direct identification of the central conflict.
- “He’ll never give his love to me, it’s still the same when I awake. Each night I wait alone for him, the other woman takes…” – Expresses the ongoing pain.
- “Just take him back, oh please and set me free…” – A desperate plea from a woman who also recognizes the consequences of the situation
Legacy
Loretta Lynn’s “The Other Woman” remains a powerful and influential song. It gave a voice to a perspective usually hidden at the time of its release, and its raw honesty still resonates with listeners today.
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Lyric
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I’d like to introduce myself
I’m the other woman the other woman in your husband’s life
The whole town’s buzzin’ bout us and our stolen moments
They’re callin’ you the true and faithful wife
But you gave him the right to seek that other woman
And you know who was first to cheat on who
I just accepted love from him you never wanted
The other woman didn’t steal from you
[ steel ]
Now everybody’s blaming me I’m the other woman
But who are they to judge who’s wrong or right
Their whispers might be different if they knew what I know
The husband still beats you home ever night
But you gave him the right…