The Other Woman
Ray Parker Jr., Daniele Baldelli
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Oh, yeah I'm in love (I'm in love) With the other woman My life was fine (Life was fine) Till she blew my mind, oh, shucks I'm just the average guy I fooled around a little on the side Never thought it would amount to much Never met a girl whose love was so tough Who'd have though a one night stand Could turn into such a hot romance Mmm, well she did it to me I slipped and fell in love I'm in love (I'm in love) With the other woman My life was fine (Life was fine), yes, it was Till she blew my mind, mmm I know the rules of the game You hit once, then break away clean I should have never gone back, I know But I had to have just a little bit more My friends laugh, but that's alright I may be a fool, but I know what I like Now I hate to have to cheat But it feels better when I sneak, oh I'm in love (I'm in love) With the other woman My life was fine (Life was fine), yes, it was Till she blew my mind, somebody help me I'm in love (I'm in love), oh With the other woman (With the other woman), hey, hey My life was fine (Life was fine), yes, it was Till she blew my mind, mmm, hmm, whoa, oh Oh, this affair is unique All my life I never met such a freak She keeps going strong for so long When I get home it's all gone Makes me want to grab my guitar And play with it all night long Oh I'm in love (I'm in love) With the other woman My life was fine (Life was fine), yes, it was Till she blew my mind, mmm, tell me Has anybody else out there Ever fell in love (Fell in love) With the other woman (With the other woman), oh With the other woman (With the other woman), oh Said I'm in love (I'm in love) With the other woman With the other woman (I'm in love), ooh With the other woman (With the other woman) I'm in love (I'm in love) Sho' ‘nuff in love
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Written by: RAY ERSKINE PARKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RAY PARKER JR DBA RAYDIOLA MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
The Other Woman" History"The Other Woman" is a song by American recording artist Ray Parker Jr. It was released in 1982 by Arista Records.
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Songwriting DetailRay Parker Jr. wrote the song himself. Besides being a singer, he was also a well-recognized songwriter and music producer.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a huge hit and reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also topped the R&B charts in 1982.
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Album NameThough the song shares its title with the album, "The Other Woman" does not refer to an extramarital affair. Instead, it's about a man who's torn between his love for his wife and his job.
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Notable RecognitionIn 1983, the song was nominated for the American Music Awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Single, proving its wide popularity within the music industry.
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Musical Style"The Other Woman" showcases Ray Parker Jr.'s unique blend of pop and R&B, a sound that earned him a distinctive place in the music scene of the 1980s.
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Instrumental DetailThe song features a catchy guitar riff and a memorable synth line, demonstrating Ray Parker Jr.'s knack for creating pop hooks.
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Follow-up Single"The Other Woman" was also the lead single from the album, followed by “Bad Boy", another major hit.
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LegacyDespite its age, "The Other Woman" remains one of Ray Parker Jr.’s most popular songs, and continues to receive regular airplay on retro and '80s-themed radio stations.
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Artist’s Other WorksRay Parker Jr. is perhaps best known for writing and performing the theme song for the 1984 film "Ghostbusters," which also topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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