Parallels between passim (Ancient Text) and (Contemporary Song) by Merle Haggard
ltc-admin, 2015-03-13 12:47
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In common is the concept that Aphrodite has domain over everyone and that no one is exempt from this. Haggard uses the word love in two different ways, one sexual and the other emotional. It also displays the arrogance of someone who felt that he was exempt from love as well as the clever bitterness with which Haggard comes to the realization that he isn’t exempt (the titular line) – it’s kind of his trademark. Additionally, it’s a great honky tonk song.
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I’ve always been the kinda guy that didn’t love a lot
I took all the love they offered me with ease
And it didn’t make much difference if they loved me or not
‘Cause I’d love ’em for a while then I’d leave
Yeah, I can’t believe it’s really me hurtin’ like I do
Just because you left me all alone
I’ve seen it happen many times to other guys you knew
Surely I must be somebody else you’ve known
Well, when I first met you, darling, you impressed me more than some
I should have took the warning way back then
But I never stopped to think it that even my day had to come
And like the other guys I want you back again
Yeah, I can’t believe it’s really me
Surely I must be somebody else you’ve known
Listen to the song:
Somebody Else You’ve Known