Seven Days Too Long
Chuck Wood Lyrics


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First time I called you girl
They say you wasn't home
Then second time I tried it
They say you won't be left alone

We have a lot of quarrels yes we have
Like all lovers do
I'm ready to make up
It's all of left to you now

Seven Days Too Long without you baby
Come on back to me now

I feel so break up because i'm alive
Cause' my love is too strong girl to let it down
The source of problem
Cause I see the danger sign you know
It's ripped on your face
Justice (...)

Let's stop playing girl I go sick
I can't stand being without you baby another week
You got me soured, I can't even concentrate
You know good things come, I say good things come (...)
I can't wait no longer listen to me girl





Seven Days Too Long Without You Baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chuck Wood's "Seven Days Too Long" tell the story of a man who is missing his lover and desperately wants her back. He has tried calling her twice, but she hasn't been available, and he's ready to make up and move on from their quarrels. He can't stand being away from her any longer, and his love is too strong to let it go. He acknowledges that there are problems in their relationship and sees the danger signs, but he's willing to work through them.


The repetition of "Seven Days Too Long Without You Baby" in the chorus emphasizes the length of time they've been apart, and his desperation for her return. He is so broken up without her that he can't focus on anything else and is willing to do whatever it takes to get her back. He pleads with her to listen to him and stop playing games because he can't wait any longer.


The song's lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they convey the deep emotions that the singer is feeling. The repetition of certain phrases emphasizes the strength of his feelings and the urgency of his desire to be reunited with his lover.


Line by Line Meaning

First time I called you girl
On the first attempt of calling you, I ended up failing due to your unavailability.


They say you wasn't home
I was informed that you weren't present at home during my first try to contact you.


Then second time I tried it
I made a second attempt at contacting you.


They say you won't be left alone
I was informed that you were not alone at that moment in time due to someone else's presence.


We have a lot of quarrels yes we have
There have been several disputes between us, as with all couples.


Like all lovers do
Fights or disagreements are common in any romantic relationship.


I'm ready to make up
I am prepared to reconcile with you.


It's all of left to you now
The next step should come from you, as the reconciliation process is still pending from your end.


Seven Days Too Long without you baby
This period of a week has become unbearable without you by my side.


Come on back to me now
I ask you to return to me immediately.


I feel so break up because i'm alive
My current emotional state has me feeling devastated and overwhelmed, despite my living state.


Cause' my love is too strong girl to let it down
My love for you is so profound that I refuse to give up on us.


The source of problem
The root cause of the conflict between us must be addressed and resolved.


Cause I see the danger sign you know
I am aware of the red flags which indicate potential danger within our relationship.


It's ripped on your face
The warning signs are obvious and visible on your face.


Justice (...)
The consequences of not addressing our issues fairly will have negative repercussions.


Let's stop playing girl I go sick
I am tired of playing games and pretending, it is leading to physical illness.


I can't stand being without you baby another week
The mere thought of spending another week without you is unbearable.


You got me soured, I can't even concentrate
Your absence is affecting me in a negative manner which results in a lack of focus or motivation.


You know good things come, I say good things come (...)
There are good things in store for us if we stay together and work through our issues.


I can't wait no longer listen to me girl
I cannot endure waiting any longer, please listen to me.


Seven Days Too Long Without You Baby
The time that has passed since we last saw one another has exceeded what I can handle emotionally.




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