Someone Else's Wife
The Go-Betweens · Other Songs - The Go-Betweens
Got to get my dream feet back on its feet.
I'm trapped in my house
On first name terms with its mouse.
Don't sav this house is a shack.
We had it once, can I get it back?
It's a fine line between love and despair;
Do you know the times I've waited on your stair?
Don't say you've got a home and new life,
I won't stand in your way 'cause
You're someone else's wife.
I'm trying to set things straight
But I can't see straight.
I'm gonna drive if it takes me years,
Gotta learn to live with fear.
Don t say this house is a shack.
Lightning hit it so I struck back.
It's a fine line between love and despair;
Do vou know the times I've waited on your stair?
Don't say you've got a home and new life,
I won't stand in your way 'cause
You're someone else's wife.
Don't say this house is a shack.
Thunder cracked so I cracked back.
It's a fine line between love and despair;
Do vou know the times I've waited on your stair?
Don't say you've got a home and new life,
I won't stand in your way 'cause
You're someone else's wife.
Someone Else's Wife
Released by The Go-Betweens, 'Someone Else's Wife' stands as a defining track of the Australian indie rock scene in the late 1980s. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities with introspective, often melancholic lyrics. Written by the band's frontman, it captures the emotional turbulence of unrequited love and the pain of witnessing a partner's infidelity. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple yet haunting melody, which has cemented the track as a staple of the band's discography and a touchstone for the genre. The recording reflects the raw, unpolished aesthetic that characterized much of The Go-Betweens' work during this pivotal era, resonating deeply with listeners who have connected with its themes of heartbreak and longing for decades.