The Other Woman

Ray Parker Jr., Daniele Baldelli

About The Other Woman

"The Other Woman" is the title track from the album The Other Woman by Ray Parker Jr.. It was his first solo hit single without his longtime group, Raydio. Released as a single in March 1982, it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Hot Black Singles chart, number twenty-four on the dance chart, and number thirty-three on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also spent one week at number one in Australia. The video for the single featured actress/model Patricia Kotero, better known as Apollonia. She would later go on to co-star in the film Purple Rain. 


Year:
2008
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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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Ray Parker Jr.

Ray Erskine Parker, Jr. (born May 1, 1954) is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording artist. Parker is known for writing and performing the theme song to the motion picture Ghostbusters, for his solo hits, and performing with his band Raydio as well as Barry White. more »

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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.
Songwriting Detail
Ray Parker Jr. wrote the song himself. Besides being a singer, he was also a well-recognized songwriter and music producer.
Chart Performance
The song was a huge hit and reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also topped the R&B charts in 1982.
Album Name
Though 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.
Notable Recognition
In 1983, the song was nominated for the American Music Awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Single, proving its wide popularity within the music industry.
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.
Instrumental Detail
The song features a catchy guitar riff and a memorable synth line, demonstrating Ray Parker Jr.'s knack for creating pop hooks.
Follow-up Single
"The Other Woman" was also the lead single from the album, followed by “Bad Boy", another major hit.
Legacy
Despite 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.
Artist’s Other Works
Ray 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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