Sick and Tired
Cyril Neville Lyrics
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Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Gonna find yourself outside
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Last time tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Last time tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Gonna find yourself outside
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
The lyrics to Cyril Neville's song "Sick and Tired" convey a clear message of frustration with a partner who is lazy and unproductive. In the first verse, which is repeated throughout the song, the singer asks "whatcha gonna do" in reference to the partner's lack of ambition and drive. He expresses his annoyance at having to take care of his partner, even going so far as to brush their teeth for them.
The second verse serves as a warning that the partner needs to change their ways or they will be kicked out. The phrase "stop that jive" can be interpreted as a demand for the partner to stop their nonsense and start contributing to the relationship. The repetition of "last time telling you" emphasizes the singer's exasperation and final warning to their partner.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of frustration with a lazy and unproductive partner. The repetition of the chorus and verses conveys the singer's feeling that they have been dealing with this issue for far too long and are at the end of their rope.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking the person what their plan is to improve their behavior
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Repeating the question, emphasizing the urgency for change
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Expressing exhaustion and frustration with the ongoing problematic behavior
Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
Describing the artist's efforts to care for the person despite their behavior
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Further emphasizing the artist's commitment to caring for the person
Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Noticing the person's laziness and lack of motivation to contribute
Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Painting a picture of the person's unkempt appearance as a result of their behavior
I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Issuing a warning to the person to improve their behavior
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Emphasizing the seriousness of the warning and the artist's resolve
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Announcing that this is the final warning to cease the problematic behavior
Gonna find yourself outside
Threatening to remove the person from the singer's life if they do not change their behavior
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Repeating the initial question to prompt reflection and action
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Reiterating the singer's exhaustion and frustration with the person's behavior
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Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT
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