She’s No Lady Lyle Lovett

"She’s No Lady" by Lyle Lovett, released in 1987, is a blend of country and jazz (#CountryJazz). The song humorously contrasts the idea of a refined lady with a free-spirited woman who defies conventional norms. Its witty lyrics celebrate authenticity and individuality, featuring Lovett's distinctive vocal style and playful instrumentation. The song’s charm and clever storytelling have made it a memorable piece in Lovett's discography, influencing the blend of genres in country music.

She hates my mama
She hates my daddy too
She loves to tell me
She hates the things I do
She loves to lie beside me
Almost every night
She's no lady she's my wife

The preacher asked her
And she said I do
The preacher asked me
And she said yes he does too
And the preacher said
I pronounce you 99 to life
Son she's no lady she's your wife

And I can't remember
How I met her
Seems like she's always just been hanging here off my right arm
And I can't remember
How I ever
Thought that I just couldn't live without a woman's charm

And even though
She loves the smell of French perfume
And even though
She walks around in high-heel shoes
All I know
Is I'm the one who pays her price
Man she's no lady she's my wife

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