Sick and Tired
Danko/Fjeld/Andersen 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 Danko/Fjeld/Andersen's song "Sick and Tired" describe the frustration and exhaustion of being in a relationship with someone who is lazy and unmotivated. The singer describes waking up in the morning and taking care of their partner, even brushing their teeth for them before they go to work. However, when they return home at the end of the day, they find their partner still in bed with a rag tied around their head.
The repetition of the phrase "oh baby, whatcha gonna do" emphasizes the singer's desire for their partner to change their ways and start taking responsibility for themselves. The singer warns their partner that this is their last chance to stop their "jive" and make a change. If they don't, the singer will have no choice but to end the relationship and kick them out.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sick and Tired" convey a feeling of frustration and exhaustion with a partner who refuses to take responsibility for themselves. The singer wants their partner to change their ways before it's too late, but they are prepared to end things if necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking the person what actions they plan to take.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Repeating the previous question, emphasizing the need for action.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Expressing frustration with the current state of the relationship.
Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
Describing the artist's role in the relationship, which includes caring for the other person's basic needs.
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Detailing the extent of the artist's care for the other person, including tasks that are outside of a typical partner's responsibility.
Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Expressing annoyance with the other person's lack of ambition or productivity.
Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Painting a vivid picture of the other person's laziness or slovenliness.
I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Giving a warning that the other person needs to make some changes in their behavior.
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Stressing the seriousness of the warning and the artist's commitment to enforcing consequences.
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Setting a clear boundary by specifying an unacceptable behavior that the other person needs to stop engaging in.
Gonna find yourself outside
Threatening to end the relationship if the other person doesn't comply with the singer's expectations.
Last time tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Repeating the warning and emphasizing that it is the last one the other person will receive.
Last time tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Reiterating the importance of taking the warning seriously.
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Repeating the boundary that the other person needs to stop crossing.
Gonna find yourself outside
Reiterating that there will be consequences if the other person doesn't comply with the singer's expectations.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking again what the other person plans to do in response to the warning.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Emphasizing that the artist is fed up with the current state of the relationship and expects the other person to take action.
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Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT
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