Here Comes My Wife

The speaker describes a wife who keeps appearing and following him, even though he says she does not want him. He sounds trapped and weary, calling this pattern “the story of my life.” His feelings seem mixed: he complains about her, yet repeatedly tells her that everything is “quite alright.”

The idea that she “haunts” him suggests more than simply being nearby: her presence feels impossible to escape, almost like that of a ghost. She is “badly in disguise,” but her crying gives her away, so the disguise cannot hide her sadness. The “shadow dancing on the floor” makes her approach feel eerie, though it may simply be a dramatic way to describe seeing her coming.

The lyrics leave the relationship unclear. The speaker says she does not want him, but she follows him and appears distressed; meanwhile, he hides his irritation behind polite reassurance. His mention of her wealthy father may hint at resentment or a sense that money cannot solve their problems, but the exact conflict is not explained. The repeated refrain could sound like resignation, sarcasm, or an attempt to keep the peace, so the listener cannot be sure whether he feels affection, annoyance, or both.