About the song
“Torn Between Two Lovers” is a poignant ballad performed by Mary MacGregor, a song that beautifully encapsulates the emotional turmoil of being caught in a love triangle. Released in late 1976, this classic hit was written by the talented duo Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary, and Phil Jarrell. The song became the title track of MacGregor’s debut album, “Torn Between Two Lovers,” which showcased her tender and emotive vocal style.
Mary MacGregor’s performance of “Torn Between Two Lovers” struck a chord with listeners, capturing the complexities of love and infidelity with a sensitivity that resonated deeply. The song’s relatable narrative and heartfelt delivery helped it climb the charts rapidly. It achieved notable success, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1977. Additionally, it topped the Easy Listening chart and was a significant hit internationally, securing a place in the top ten in several countries.
The song’s lyrics, “Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool, loving both of you is breaking all the rules,” eloquently express the internal conflict of being in love with two people simultaneously. This theme of emotional conflict and moral dilemma struck a universal chord, making the song a timeless favorite among many.
Mary MacGregor’s soft, soothing voice and the song’s gentle melody made “Torn Between Two Lovers” an enduring classic that continues to be cherished by fans of soft rock and easy listening music. Its success established MacGregor as a significant artist of the late 1970s, and the song remains a staple on oldies radio stations, reminding listeners of the nuanced challenges of love and relationships.
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Lyrics
There are times when a woman has to say what’s on her mind
Even though she knows how much it’s gonna hurt
Before I say another word, let me tell you “I love you”
Let me hold you close, and say these words as gently as I can
“There’s been another man that I’ve needed and I’ve loved,
But that doesn’t mean I love you less,
And he knows he can’t possess me, and he knows he never will,
There’s just this empty place inside of me that only he can fill”
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving both of you is breaking all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving you both is breaking all the rules
You mustn’t think you failed me just because there’s someone else
You were the first real love I ever had,
And all the things I ever said
I swear they still are true
For no one else can have the part of me I gave to you
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving both of you is breaking all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving you both is breaking all the rules
Couldn’t really blame you if you turned and walked away
But with everything I feel inside, I’m asking you to stay
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving both of you is breaking all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving you both is breaking all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving both of you is breaking all the rules
Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool
Loving you both is breaking all the rules