Carrie Underwood's song portrays the emotional aftermath of discovering infidelity in a relationship. The lyrics detail the protagonist finding evidence of her partner's unfaithfulness, such as lipstick and perfume that don’t belong to her, and a wine stain on his shirt. The metaphor of "dirty laundry" symbolizes the secrets and lies exposed to public scrutiny. By airing out these secrets, she confronts the betrayal head-on, refusing to cover up or excuse his actions. Ultimately, the song conveys themes of empowerment and vindication as she decides to leave the relationship, emphasizing that no amount of apology or effort can cleanse the stain of deceit.
Dirty Laundry
Lyrics
That lipstick on your collar, well, it ain't my shade of pink
And I can tell by the smell of that perfume
It's like forty dollars too cheap
And there's a little wine stain on the pocket
Of your white cotton thread (ah-ah)
Well, you drink beer and whiskey, boy
And you know I don't drink red
Found it over in the corner
Wadded up on the bedroom floor
You shoulda hid it in a closet
You shoulda burned it, you shoulda lost it
Now, I'ma have to hang you out to dry, dry, dry (dry)
Clothespin all your secrets to the line, line, line
Leave 'em blowing in the wind, to say goodbye to you
(Ah-ah, oh oh, ah-ah, oh oh)
All those midnights sneaking in
"I'm late again, oh, I'm so sorry"
All the Ajax in the world ain't gonna clean your dirty laundry
If the neighbors get to asking, I won't cover nothin' up
I'll tell 'em every little detail, how you drug me through the mud
I'm gonna string up your old button down and slide it on the porch
Just in case you get the nerve to come knockin' on my door
Yeah, I'ma have to hang you out to dry, dry, dry (dry)
Clothespin all your secrets to the line, line, line (line)
Leave 'em blowing in the wind, to say goodbye to you
(Ah-ah, oh oh, ah-ah, oh oh)
All those midnights sneaking in
"I'm late again, oh, I'm so sorry"
All the Ajax in the world ain't gonna clean your dirty laundry
(Ooh ah, ooh ah, ooh ah)
Ah-ah, oh oh, ah-ah, oh oh
Found it over in the corner
Wadded up on the bedroom floor
You shoulda hid it in a closet
You shoulda burned it, you shoulda lost it
Now I'ma have to hang you out to dry, dry, dry (out to dry)
Clothespin all your secrets to the line, line, line (to the line)
Leave 'em blowing in the wind, to say goodbye to you
(Ah-ah, oh oh, ah-ah, oh oh)
All those midnights sneaking in
"I'm late again, oh, I'm so sorry"
All the Ajax in the world ain't gonna clean your dirty laundry
Out to dry
To the line
(Ooh ah, ooh ah, ooh ah)
Writer(s): Ashley Gorley, Hillary Lindsey, Miller Crowell, Zach Crowell
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, ENDURANCE MUSIC GROUP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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