Carrie Underwood - Two Black Cadillacs Lyrics
Lyrics
Two black Cadillacs driving in a slow parade,
Headlights shining bright in the middle of the day,
One is for his wife,
The other for the woman who loved him at night,
Two black Cadillacs meeting for the first time.
And the preacher said he was a good man,
And his brother said he was a good friend,
But the women in the two black veils didn't bother to cry,
Bye bye, bye bye,
Yeah,they took turns laying a rose down,
Threw a handful of dirt into the deep ground,
He's not the only one who had a secret to hide,
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye.
(Two black Cadillacs. Two black Cadillacs.)
Two months ago his wife called the number on his phone,
Turns out he been lying to both of them for oh so long,
They decided then___,
He'd never get away with doing this to them,
Two black Cadillacs waiting for the right time, the right time.
And the preacher said he was a good man,
And his brother said he was a good friend,
But the women in the two black veils didn't bother to cry,
Bye bye, bye bye,
Yeah, yeah, they took turns laying a rose down,
Threw a handful of dirt into the deep ground,
He's not the only one who had a secret to hide,
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye,
Yeah, yeah.
(Two black Cadillacs)
It was the first and last time they saw each other face to face,
They shared a crimson smile and just walked away,
And left the secret at the grave.
And the preacher said he was a good man,
And his brother said he was a good friend,
But the women in the two black veils they didn't bother to cry,
Bye bye, bye bye,
Yeah,yeah, they took turns laying a rose down,
Threw a handful of dirt into the deep ground,
He's not the only one who had a secret to hide,
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye,
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
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Carrie Underwood - Two Black Cadillacs
Meaning & Inspiration
Carrie Underwood’s "Two Black Cadillacs," released on January 23, 2013, is a powerful narrative that, while not overtly Christian in its lyrical content, offers fertile ground for reflection on themes of justice, consequence, and the human capacity for both retribution and spiritual reckoning, echoing principles found within Scripture. The song tells the story of two women who, upon discovering they were both involved with the same unfaithful man, decide to orchestrate his demise by meeting at his funeral, each arriving in a black Cadillac. This stark imagery immediately evokes the somber presence of death and the gravity of the circumstances.
The core message of "Two Black Cadillacs" can be interpreted through the lens of Old Testament concepts of recompense and the natural order of consequence. The narrative presents a stark depiction of human response to betrayal. While the song's resolution involves vigilantism, a path God does not endorse for individuals, it illuminates the deep-seated desire for justice when wronged, a sentiment that finds resonance in passages like Romans 12:19, which encourages believers to "Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord." The song’s characters, driven by their pain, enact a form of earthly justice, highlighting the very human struggle with surrendering vengeance to a higher authority. This act, though presented as a definitive solution within the song's narrative, serves as a potent reminder of the destructive nature of unchecked anger and the profound need for spiritual discernment when facing profound hurt. The shared grief and solidarity between the two women, twisted by their chosen path, underscore how shared trauma can lead to collective action, even if that action is deeply flawed.
The deliberate arrival of the two black Cadillacs at the funeral is a symbolic gesture, signifying their unified front in delivering a final, decisive response to their shared suffering. This visual, the synchronized procession of vehicles of mourning, speaks to a powerful alliance forged in betrayal. It can be seen as a earthly parallel to the idea of a community standing together, though in this instance, their collective action leads them down a path that ultimately brings their own form of judgment, even as they believe they are delivering it. The song, therefore, prompts contemplation on the ramifications of our actions and the ways in which we seek to rectify perceived wrongs. While the song does not offer spiritual redemption, its narrative arc powerfully illustrates the consequences that can arise when individuals attempt to bypass the natural or divine order of accountability, reminding us that true justice, and the peace that follows, often requires a surrender of our own immediate desires for retribution to a framework that encompasses greater wisdom and ultimate fairness.