The story behind 1985 hit " I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much " is a haunting exploration of temptation and betrayal that many listeners believe mirrors the singer's own scandalous real-life history. The Narrative of the Song
He actually blames his friend's absolute trust for making the temptation so difficult to resist, famously singing, "I think he really trusts me too much". The Real-Life "Scandal" Connection Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didnt Trust Me So Much
He is the "best friend" to a man who trusts him implicitly, even leaving him alone with his wife during business trips. The story behind 1985 hit " I Wish
The song is told from the perspective of a man caught in a deep moral dilemma: The song is told from the perspective of
Womack reportedly attended Cooke's funeral wearing one of the late singer's suits, a detail many seen as the ultimate disrespect.