Colin Hay：Meaning of She Put The Blame On You Songmeaning

The song "She Put The Blame On You" by Colin Hay tells the story of a woman who comes to the narrator and accuses her partner of being emotionally abusive towards her. She says that he pushed her away when she tried to get close, and treated her like a child. The narrator sympathizes with the woman, but also admits that she is looking good despite everything. The chorus repeats the phrase "she put the blame on you," highlighting the woman's assertion that her partner was the cause of their problems. The song ultimately paints the picture of a dysfunctional relationship and suggests that the partner is ultimately to blame for its failure.