The song tells the story of Ronnie Jones, a man who marries a woman named Annie Birch, who is very religious and encourages him to join her in attending church. Ronnie decides to flip a coin to decide whether or not he will attend church with her. The preacher speaks in a way Ronnie can't fully comprehend, but he loves Annie and wants to be a better man for her. During a church service, Ronnie decides to confess everything he has done. Annie is overjoyed and the preacher blesses him. However, some women outside fear what Ronnie might say, and their fears are justified when he begins to name women he's been with, including Dorris Cunningham, Wanda Webb, and Marlene Cook. Annie is upset by Ronnie's past indiscretions and turns on him, using words she has never said before. The song is about Ronnie's conversion to religion and how it affects his relationship with Annie. It also touches on the idea that sometimes we pray for things without truly understanding the consequences.
