Michael Jackson
Andrae Crouch Choir/Michael Jackson/Siedah Garrett/The Winans Lyrics

Ooh my honey
Addressing the beloved, expressing fondness

You got me workin' day and night
Being constantly busy to impress and win over the beloved

Scratch my shoulder
Asking for physical comfort from the beloved

It's aching, make it feel alright
Desiring a solution to the physical discomfort

When this is over
Referring to the current situation of being busy and stressed

Lovin' you will be so right
Emphasizing that being in a loving relationship with the beloved is the ultimate goal

I often wonder if lovin' you
Expressing doubt and uncertainty about the beloved's feelings towards the singer

Will be tonight
Asking when the love will be reciprocated by the beloved

But what is love girl
Reflecting on the meaning and importance of love in the relationship

If I'm always out of sight (ooh)
Questioning the value of love if the singer is never able to be with the beloved

You say that workin'
Responding to the beloved's expectations of the singer

Is what a man's supposed to do
Acknowledging societal expectations of men to work and provide for their families

But I say it ain't right
Disagreeing with the notion that work is the only priority in life

If I can't give sweet love to you
Arguing that the ultimate goal should be to love and care for the beloved

I'm tired of thinkin'
Expressing exhaustion at the constant struggle to meet societal expectations while still trying to prioritize the relationship

Of what my life's supposed to be (well)
Thinking about what the future holds for the singer and the beloved

Soon enough darlin'
Assuring the beloved that things will get better soon

This love will be reality (ah ah)
Encouraging and reminding the beloved that their love is real and worth fighting for

How can you live girl
Questioning how the beloved can be content without reciprocating the singer's love

'Cause love for us was meant to be (well)
Asserting that the love between the singer and the beloved is fate and destined to happen

Then you must be seein'
Hypothesizing that the beloved might be seeing someone else

Some other guy instead of me (ooh)
Expressing jealousy and fear of losing the beloved to another person

And I'll be workin'
Emphasizing that the singer will continue to work hard and prioritize the beloved

From sun up to midnight
Committed to working tirelessly towards winning over the beloved

Girl
Addressing the beloved once more, expressing endearment

(Hold on)
Encouraging the beloved to hold on and stay committed to the relationship

(I'm so tired tired now)
Expressing exhaustion from the constant effort of trying to win over the beloved

(How can I get to you)
Wondering how to break through to the beloved and convey the depth of love and commitment