The song "My Baby Walks All Over Me" by Waylon Jennings expresses the speaker's portrayal of a challenging relationship dynamic with his partner. The lyrics use various metaphorical expressions to illustrate this relationship. In the first verse, the lyrics reference Davy Crockett, known for his bravery and skill in the mountains, and Davy Jones, typically associated with being the captain of the sea. This imagery represents the speaker's partner being in control and having power over him, just as Crockett and Jones were known for their dominance. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the speaker's baby, or partner, has control over him. The line "And I'd walk on any man who tried to steal my baby" suggests the speaker's loyalty and readiness to defend his partner. However, it also implies that the partner takes advantage of this loyalty and dominates the speaker. The following verse acknowledges the speaker's partner as a remarkable woman who knows her own worth and demands control. The lyrics imply that she loves in unconventional ways, possibly disregarding the traditional notions of love. This unconventional love, where the partner "loves me long" and "loves me wrong," signifies a level of dominance and power within the relationship. Despite the speaker's initial desire to be the dominant figure in the relationship, he ultimately enjoys being ruled by his partner. The lyrics portray the speaker's acceptance of this dynamic as a part of nature's plan, suggesting that it is in the nature of men to be ruled by their partners. The reference to ruling in one's own castle symbolizes the speaker's yearning for control, only to be undermined by his partner's ability to manipulate and overpower him. Overall, the song reflects a complicated relationship where the speaker's partner walks all over him, but he ultimately accepts and even embraces it. The lyrics explore themes of power dynamics, unconventional love, and the complexities of relationships.