Story Behind The Song
A married man goes out with the intention of 'hooking up' and reliving his youth. He meets a pretty girl and they really connect. She seduces him but soon he feels guilty and he backs out before the 'act' takes place. He returns to his wife and realizes what a mistake of that magnitude would have meant to their relationship and homelife.
Song Description
Upbeat, lyrically descriptive, storyteller song with musical and melodic hooks. Best suited for a country singer who can make it sound convincing with, at first, excitement of the hunt, thrill of the chase, angel/devil on the shoulder guilt and a strong moral happy ending to satisfy especially the female listeners
| Song Length |
3:24 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Searching for Love, Cheating |
| Similar Artists |
George Strait, Randy Travis |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
HELD IN CONFIDENCE
(V-1) I walked into a local bar on the other side of town where I wouldn't be found. Looking for a night I left behind and the little things at home I couldn't find. Before too long temptation came with auburn hair and a nineties name. Asking me softly to buy her a drink, seductively dancing she gave me a wink.
(Pre-Ch.1) She looked down at my wedding ring, said she didn't care about the married thing. Asked me not to put up a fight, told me I'd enjoy the night. Roll and tumble and go with the flow 'cause no one will ever know and it'll be...
(Ch.1) HELD IN CONFIDENCE She pulled me closer and we started to dance. We've got a night ahead of secret romance,HELD IN CONFIDENCE
(V-2) So we got a room with sin in our eyes, cheating hearts and a bed full of lies. She prettied herself and the lights went out. My heart was pounding, I was having my doubts.
(Pre-Ch.2) I looked down at my wedding ring and said I believe in the married thing. This cheap affair just doesn't feel right, get some other guy, some other night. I'm getting dressed and I'm going home to someone I really know and she'll be... (Ch.2) HELD IN CONFIDENCE Jump to the right side before you fall off the fence. We've got a life ahead of true love's romance HELD IN CONFIDENCE.
(CH-3) HELD IN CONFIDENCE I've got a wife I love and it makes good sense. I won't break the trust I've built with my best friend, 'cause I'd know and I wouldn't take that chance. When I hold my lover in my arms, she's HELD IN CONFIDENCE.