I Got It Bad
Chinalin Sharpe Lyrics
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Tell me to save my tears
Well I'm so mad about him
I can't live without him
Never treats me sweet and gentle
The way he should
I've got it bad
My poor heart is so sentimental
Not made of wood
I've got it so bad
And that ain't good
But when the fish are jumpin'
And Friday rolls around
My man an' I, we gin some
We pray some, and sin some
He don't love me like I love him
The way he should
I've got it bad
And that ain't good
Yes I've got it bad
And that ain't good
The lyrics of "I Got It Bad" by Chinalin Sharpe reflect the heart-wrenching pain of a woman who is deeply in love with a man who does not reciprocate her feelings. She acknowledges that she is advised by well-wishing individuals to save her tears, but she simply cannot help feeling this way. The desperation in her voice is palpable as she declares that she cannot live without this man, despite the fact that he never treats her as sweet and gentle as she deserves.
The song's protagonist acknowledges that she is incredibly sentimental and vulnerable, but she cannot help feeling this way. She reveals that even though her man does not love her as much as she loves him, they still engage in sinful activities together, which only causes her more anguish. The lyrics effectively convey the singer's heartbreak and how even though she knows her feelings are not reciprocated, she cannot help having it bad for this man.
Overall, "I Got It Bad" is a song that speaks to the pain of unrequited love. It is a stark reminder of how love can be all-consuming and how being in love with someone who does not feel the same way can be incredibly heartbreaking and leave one feeling helpless.
Line by Line Meaning
Though folks with good intentions
Tell me to save my tears
Well I'm so mad about him
I can't live without him
Even those who want the best for me advise me to stop crying over him, but I refuse to listen because I'm deeply in love with him and cannot imagine my life without him.
Never treats me sweet and gentle
The way he should
I've got it bad
And that ain't good
He doesn't treat me with the kindness and tenderness that I deserve, and yet I'm still completely infatuated with him. Unfortunately, this attachment is causing me pain and distress.
My poor heart is so sentimental
Not made of wood
I've got it so bad
And that ain't good
My heart is soft and easily swayed by emotions, and I'm unable to resist falling for him even though I know it's not good for me.
But when the fish are jumpin'
And Friday rolls around
My man an' I, we gin some
We pray some, and sin some
When we have moments of joy and good times together, it's easy to forget about the pain and heartache he's caused me. We spend time together drinking, praying, and sometimes engaging in sinful behavior.
He don't love me like I love him
The way he should
I've got it bad
And that ain't good
I'm fully invested in him, but he doesn't reciprocate my feelings in the same way. Despite knowing this, I can't seem to shake off my emotional attachment to him and it's causing me to suffer.
Yes I've got it bad
And that ain't good
My love for him is intense and overwhelming, and it's not a good thing because it's causing me to neglect my own happiness.
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Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, PAUL WEBSTER
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