Discover the story of the song > From – Adrianne Lenker

The protagonist is saying that no one else can be their partner. They say "be my man" and "be my woman" repeatedly, meaning that they only want their partner to fulfill those roles. They mention that someone is trying to protect them, but it's not clear from whom. The protagonist continues to emphasize that no one else can be their partner. They mention a dog barking loudly and a screaming sound, but it's unclear where those noises are coming from. Finally, they mention that a baby is coming soon and they wonder if the baby will know where they came from.