Once I Had A Woman

The singer remembers a woman who treated him well and gave him affection. Now she is gone, and he is searching for her, calling out for help. The mood moves from warm appreciation of the relationship to longing and urgency, though the playful sounds in the lyrics keep the sadness from feeling entirely solemn.

The phrase “wrapped around her wrist and around her finger” suggests that he was deeply attached to her, perhaps even under her influence. Comparing her to a ring makes the image vivid: he feels closely bound to her. Calling her a “Dallas honey bee” is an affectionate nickname, while “one million days” is likely an exaggeration meaning that he is willing to search for a very long time.

The lyrics do not explain why she left or whether the singer expects to find her. His repeated questions—“Where can you be?”—sound both hopeful and helpless. His memories praise her, but they may also show how strongly he depends on the relationship. The lively, teasing language leaves some ambiguity: the song can be heard as a sincere expression of heartbreak, but also as a playful blues-style performance of missing a lover.