Discover the story of the song > In the Pines Where Did You Sleep Last Night – Caught a Ghost

The protagonist is asking his partner where she slept last night, and she is not being honest with him. He talks about how he would feel very cold and scared if he had to spend the whole night in the dark woods. He also mentions that his husband died nearby, but his body was never found. Overall, the song is about mistrust and the fear of being alone.