About The Song
“Torn Between Two Lovers” is a song written by Peter Yarrow and Phillip Jarrell, and recorded by Mary MacGregor in 1976. It explores the emotional turmoil of being torn between two romantic partners. Mary MacGregor’s rendition of the song became the title track of her debut album, released in the same year. It topped the U.S. pop chart in February 1977 and also reached No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart at the end of 1976 and the beginning of 1977. The song remained in the Billboard top 10 for ten weeks and was ranked as the No. 10 song for 1977. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on February 5, 1977, staying in the top spot for two weeks.
“Torn Between Two Lovers” by Mary Macgregor is a poignant exploration of being caught in a love triangle, resonating with listeners due to its sincere depiction of emotional struggle. The song reflects the protagonist’s dilemma of loving two people simultaneously, expressing feelings of pain, confusion, and guilt. The song’s lyrics express the struggle of loving two people simultaneously and the pain it causes, capturing the complexities of a love triangle. The protagonist acknowledges the societal taboo of loving two people at once, feeling foolish yet unable to make a decisive choice. “Torn Between Two Lovers” resonated with audiences upon its release, becoming an instant hit and remaining a classic love ballad.
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Lyrics
There are times when a woman has to say what’s on her mind
Even though she knows how much it’s gonna hurt
Before I say another word let me tell you, I love you
Let me hold you close and say these words as gently as I can
There’s been another man that I’ve needed and I’ve loved
But that doesn’t mean I love you less
And he knows he can’t possess me and he knows he never will
There’s just this empty place inside of me that only he can fill
Torn between two lovers, feelin’ like a fool
Lovin’ both of you is breakin’ all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feelin’ like a fool
Lovin’ you both is breakin’ all the rules
You mustn’t think you’ve failed me
Just because there’s someone else
You were the first real love I ever had
And all the things I ever said, I swear they still are true
For no one else can have the part of me I gave to you
Torn between two lovers, feelin’ like a fool
Lovin’ both of you is breakin’ all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feelin’ like a fool
Lovin’ you both is breakin’ all the rules
I couldn’t really blame you if you turned and walked away
But with everything I feel inside, I’m asking you to stay
Torn between two lovers, feelin’ like a fool
Lovin’ both of you is breakin’ all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feelin’ like a fool
Lovin’ you both is breakin’ all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feelin’ like a fool
Lovin’ both of you is breakin’ all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feelin’ like a fool
Lovin’ you both is breakin’ all the rules