Where Were You
Brenton Wood Lyrics


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Tried to call you
Come back to see you too
But I could never get you on the phone
When I'd come by you were never at home

Where were you when I need you most
You know I do
When I needed you most
Oh, oh, oh...oh, ho, ho...yeah

Oh, baby, you say you love me
It seems to me I've heard those words before
There's an old sayin' that
"Action speaks louder than words"

Where were you when I need you most
You know I do
When I needed you most
Oh, oh, oh...oh, ho, ho...yeah





Baby, oh, oh...

Overall Meaning

Brenton Wood's song "Where Were You" is a melancholy tune about a person who is feeling neglected and let down by their lover. The singer tries to reach out to their lover multiple times, but they are never able to get in touch with them over the phone or find them at home. They feel abandoned and wonder where their lover was when they needed them the most. The singer is disheartened by the situation and confronts their lover, telling them that empty words of love are not enough, and that actions speak louder than words.


The lyrics portray a universal emotion of abandonment and heartbreak that people can relate to in relationships. The repeated phrasing of "When I needed you most, oh oh oh... Oh, ho, ho...yeah" highlights the desperation and longing for the lover's presence in the singer's life. The use of a repetitive melody adds to the song's melancholy tone and emphasizes the sadness that the singer feels.


Additionally, the line "There's an old sayin' that 'Action speaks louder than words'" is a timeless expression that underscores the importance of actions over words, which is a core theme in the song.


Overall, Brenton Wood's "Where Were You" is a relatable song that captures the sorrowful feeling of being alone and abandoned by the one you love.


Line by Line Meaning

Tried to call you
I attempted to contact you


Come back to see you too
I wanted to visit you again


But I could never get you on the phone
You were never available by telephone


When I'd come by you were never at home
You were not present at home when I visited


Where were you when I need you most
You were absent when I required your aid the most


You know I do
You are well aware of this fact


When I needed you most
At the point in time when I required your assistance the most


Oh, oh, oh...oh, ho, ho...yeah
An exclamation of frustration and disappointment


Oh, baby, you say you love me
You claim that you love me


It seems to me I've heard those words before
I believe I have previously heard you make that declaration


There's an old sayin' that
A famous quote exists that


"Action speaks louder than words"
"What a person does has a greater impact than what they say."


Baby, oh, oh...
An expression of tenderness or affection




Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VICTOR HERBERT, ROBERT B SMITH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sbcns

Tried to call you
Come back to see you too
But I could never get you on the phone
When I'd come by you were never at home
Where were you when I need you most
You know I do
When I needed you most
Oh, oh, oh...oh, ho, ho...yeah
Oh, baby, you say you love me
It seems to me I've heard those words before
There's an old sayin' that
"Action speaks louder than words"
Where were you when I need you most
You know I do
When I needed you most
Oh, oh, oh...oh, ho, ho...yeah
Baby, oh, oh...



All comments from YouTube:

@jeremiahcaballero2796

Yo this man is the king of oldies, no other soul music artist got consitent bangers like him

@AntonioSanchez-zm9um

smokey?

@JenniferRamirez-ui8ke

โ€‹@@AntonioSanchez-zm9um0:53

@danielalfaro5164

Thereโ€™s an old saying action speaks louder than words ๐Ÿ’ฏ

@louietheplumber3609

Very old saying

@jec23crm

BRENTON WOOD HELPED ME GET THRU THE TOUGHEST HARD TIMING IN MY LIFE I LOST THAT SPECIAL GIRL I CAN NEVER GET HER BACK :/ OLDIES FOR EVER

@florgonzalez1211

Yeah man going through that now

@larymartinez8741

Be a man

@complxd69

I felt that man

@biologicalengineoflove6851

This gem came on the radio on my way home. Now here I am I can't stop listening to it. Where were you when I needed you most?

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