Introduction
Sometimes, a song is more than just melody and lyrics. It’s a story, a tribute, a piece of the artist’s soul. And “My Woman, My Woman, My Wife” by Marty Robbins is a living, breathing example of that.
Watching this performance, what strikes me isn’t just Marty’s warm, storytelling voice. It’s the way he introduces his song. With a charming humility, he explains that he wrote it about 10 or 12 years prior and was honored to win a Grammy for it. He notes that the award is for the writer of the year’s best song, and then, with a playful grin, confesses that while he heard many songs that year, he “didn’t like any better than his own”. That single, humorous line tells you everything you need to know about the genuine love he has for this piece.
But the song truly comes alive when the first notes are sung. This isn’t just another generic love song. This is one of the most profound thank-yous a husband could ever give his wife. He sings about her enduring strength, love, and faith through all of life’s challenges, even the unimaginable pain of losing their babies.
Every word is filled with admiration. He doesn’t just see her as his wife, but as an angel who has sacrificed so much on Earth that she deserves a special place in heaven.
Listening to Marty Robbins, you aren’t just hearing music. You’re hearing the story of a great love—one built on sacrifice, understanding, and infinite gratitude. That’s why this song, after all these years, still has the power to move us so deeply.