Problems
Collins Lyrics

I've got a problem, I say I got a problem
The singer introduces himself and his problem, emphasizing the severity and immediacy of the situation.

I got a problem people, I've got a problem
The singer addresses his audience, expressing the universality of his problem and seeking empathy and understanding.

I got a problem 'bout my woman
The singer identifies the source of his problem as his romantic involvement with a woman, suggesting some level of guilt or responsibility.

I got a problem 'bout my wife
The artist acknowledges the conflict between his marriage and his extramarital affair, acknowledging the harm caused to his wife.

An' all you, when you see me stand here, two's in my life
The artist notes the awareness of others regarding his situation, perhaps feeling shame or embarrassment.

I know you might be wonderin', did I wreck my life?
The singer acknowledges the potential consequences of his actions, indicating some level of regret or self-reflection.

Well, I got a problem 'bout my woman, ha!
The singer repeats his earlier statement, emphasizing the significance of his romantic involvement and its impact on his life.

I got a problem 'bout my wife
The artist acknowledges the conflict between his marriage and his extramarital affair, acknowledging the harm caused to his wife.

Now my wife is number one, my woman is number two
The artist establishes a clear hierarchy between his wife and his lover, indicating the priority he intends to give to his marriage.

My woman would do things for me, that my wife wouldn't do
The artist implies that his lover is more sexually adventurous or willing to take risks than his wife, indicating a level of dissatisfaction within his marriage.

'Cause I dig my wife, but you understand
The singer attempts to justify his extramarital affair by claiming to still love and value his wife, while also suggesting that his needs are not being met within the marriage.

Sometime it takes two y'all, to satisfy one man
The artist suggests that his extramarital affair is necessary to fulfill his sexual or emotional needs, perhaps implying some level of blame or responsibility on his wife for not meeting those needs.

My problem started out
The singer traces the origin of his problem back to his initial involvement with his lover, perhaps attempting to absolve himself of some responsibility or blame.

When I started messin' 'round with number three
The singer reveals that he had multiple lovers, suggesting a pattern of infidelity or unfaithfulness.

She called up my wife, an' told on my woman an' me
The singer reveals that his infidelity was exposed by one of his lovers, perhaps indicating a lack of discretion or caution on his part.

Now my wife packed up her clothes
The artist reveals the consequences of his infidelity, as his wife leaves him and ends their marriage.

Went home to her mother
The artist reveals the location or destination of his wife following their separation, emphasizing the disconnection or distance between them.

My woman went off, an' found another lover
The singer reveals the consequences of his infidelity for his lover, as she moves on to another relationship and ends their affair.

I've got a problem, uh, huh!
The singer repeats his opening statement, emphasizing the ongoing nature of his problem and its continued impact on his life.

I got a problem with my wife
The artist acknowledges the ongoing conflict between himself and his wife, perhaps indicating a desire for reconciliation or resolution.

Got a problem with my woman, yeah
The artist acknowledges the ongoing conflict between himself and his lover, perhaps indicating a sense of regret or loss.

Got a problem with my wife (talk, talk, talk)
The artist repeats his earlier line, emphasizing the ongoing nature of his conflict with his wife and belittling the idea of communication or compromise.