Story Behind The Song
It's pretty self-explanatory in the lyrics. Vocals by Jason Porter.
Song Description
Long-suffering wife decides she's had enough of her philandering husband. What's good for the goose...
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heated, Cool |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Cheating |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
Lyrics
(V1) 20 years ago she was a rock and roll lady // She'd go out at night and drive the boys crazy // And everybody said she'd never settle down // Now she's got a teenage son and a daughter // She would never stray from doing what she oughta //Even though she knows her old man is fooling around // (chorus) She knows the name, knows the street // knows the places they meet // And she could give a good guess how long it's been going on // Rock and roll lady song // (V2) He clocks off at 5 in the evening // Says he's gotta go to a Union meeting // And he's got a friend who'll cover if he stays out late // She doesn't even bother to call the office // She's heard it all before, all his excuses // Sometimes she feels she was born to sit and wait // (repeat chorus) // (middle 8) She drops by the office when she knows he's not there // She's given up pretending that she don't care // And there's a big red button saying "push me" on the answerphone....(spoken female telephone voice) ..."Hello darling, I can't wait to see you tonight..." // (V3) She looks in the mirror and makes a decision // No use in getting mad, when you can get even // And she's still got her looks if she dresses right // She takes time putting on her face // Panty hose and little red dress of lace // With her high heels clicking time, she heads into the night // (final chorus) She knows her name, knows her street, // knows the places they meet // And she couldn't care less how long it's been going on // Rock and roll lady song.