The True Meaning Behind 'Things A Man Oughta Know' By Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson begins her fan favorite "Things A Man Oughta Know" with a list of things a man is traditionally taught to do, such as changing a tire and shooting a gun. However, this only scratches the surface of the song's true meaning. Throughout the track, Wilson sings of a woman who has been hardened by past romantic relationships that haven't lived up to her standards and she's learned a lot about relationships that she wants her future partner to know. In a recent interview with according to CMT's Cody Alan, Wilson revealed that at the heart of the lyrics is the message that a man should have "good character."

"It's not about if you can change a tire or start a fire. It's about having a good character," she explained. "It's about treating people the way you want to be treated. It's just about the golden rule, 'being kind.'"

The chorus of the song allows this hidden meaning to shine through. Wilson says that what a man oughta know is, "How to know when it's love / How to stay when it's tough / How to know you're messin' up a good thing / And how to fix it 'fore it's too late." She adds, "And yeah, I know a boy / Who gave up and got it wrong / If you really love a woman, you don't let her go."

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