This song was written and performed by a woman from a different age, when most married women were housewives raising children and their husbands were secretive and kept their problems silent as they did their best to earn money for the home.
Hearing the song lately in an age that encourages equality and discourages stereotypes and gender roles, it sounds different to younger ears.
"Stand By Your Man"
Loretta Lynn
Sometimes it's hard to be a woman,
Giving all your love to just one man.
You'll have bad times, he'll have good times,
Doing things that you don't understand.
But if you love him, you'll forgive him.
Even though he's hard to understand.
And if you love him, oh be proud of him.
'Cause after all, he's just a man.
Stand by your man.
Give him two arms to cling to,
And something warm to come to
When the nights are cold and lonely.
Stand by your man.
And tell the world you love him.
Keep giving all the love you can.
Stand by your man.
2007-11-26
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