Under Rachel's Wings
David Allan Coe · Other Songs - David Allan Coe
Will you hurt me more
Than the pain of sharing her
With other lovers, believers or deceivers
Well, the answer can't be found
When I'm alone
So Rachel, take me home
And make me feel like a man
I know I swore that I'd be faithful
But Rachel made me realize that happiness
Is something you can't share
With Tom, Dick, or Harry
The reason we got married
Was to know when you were needed
You'd be there
So now you know all about her
Now you want to act like she's the reason
You've been staying out at night
But honey, I've been drinking'
And lately I've been thinking'
The way that we've been loving'
Just ain't right
Will you hurt me more
That the pain of sharing her
With other lovers, believers or deceivers
Well, the answer can't be found
When I'm alone
So Rachel, take me home
And make me feel like a man
And the man you feel
I ain't half as real
As the man I used to be
They've took my pride and I had to fight
To keep my sanity
Under Rachel's wings.
Under Rachel's Wings
David Allan Coe's 'Under Rachel's Wings' stands as a poignant song in his catalog of storytelling ballads, reflecting the artist's signature blend of country and folk influences. The track explores themes of lost love and vulnerability, characteristic of Coe's ability to weave personal narrative into broader musical landscapes. Recorded during a period where his work often balanced traditional honky-tonk rhythms with introspective lyricism, the song captures the raw emotion found in his later career. While specific album placement varies in historical records, the recording remains a testament to Coe's mastery of the acoustic guitar and his capacity to evoke deep feeling through simple, direct composition. It serves as a reminder of his enduring impact on the genre, offering listeners a glimpse into the quiet moments of his artistic output.