Lately
Divine Lyrics


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Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin' 'bout you baby
(and everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Just sittin' away watching the days go by

Have you ever felt a breeze hit hard,
Like the wind was blowing it apart
As you're spinning like a merry-go-round
Indications of a storm touching down
Wish that I can wear the rain and storm,
But I guess it was heart break from the norm
Was a day I will always remember,
The saddest day in sweet November

Lately (I've been watching you) been thinkin' 'bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by

Lately (I've been watching you) been thinkin' 'bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by

Baby I'm on my knees praying God help me please,
Bring my baby back, right back to me
If lovin' you was right then I don't want to go wrong
So I drown myself with tears,
Sittin' here, singin' another sad love song

Lately (I've been watching you) been thinkin 'bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Just sittin' away watching the days go by

Lately I've been torn apart,
I wish you hadn't broke my heart
I'm missin' you babe,
Missin' you every day
Lately I've been torn apart,
I wish you hadn't broke my heart
I'm missin' you babe,
Missin' you every day
Lately (i've been watching you) been thinkin 'bout you baby
(And everything you do)




Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Just sittin' away watching the days go by

Overall Meaning

The song "Lately" by Divine is a heart-wrenching ballad about an individual who cannot stop thinking about their lost love. The song is a reflection of the emotions one feels when dealing with heartbreak. The opening lines of the song, "Lately I've been watching you, been thinking 'bout you baby," sets the tone as the listener is introduced to the fact that the singer has been unable to move on from their love. The power of the lyrics is enhanced with the haunting melody that accompanies it.


The second verse has a powerful metaphor β€œHave you ever felt a breeze hit hard, Like the wind was blowing it apart. As you're spinning like a merry-go-round Indications of a storm touching down Wish that I can wear the rain and storm,” this metaphor of a storm is used to express the pain that the singer is feeling, they cannot stop reminiscing about how their life was turned upside down when their lover left. The line β€œJust sitting away watching the days go by,” is repeated in the chorus indicating that time has stopped for the singer since their love left. The song is a quintessential example of the way music can break barriers and touch emotions that cannot be expressed in words.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately (I've been watching you)
I've been paying close attention to you recently


Been thinkin' 'bout you baby
You've been on my mind a lot lately


(And everything you do)
I'm thinking about every action and word you say


Just sittin' away watching the days go by
I'm just idle and watching time pass me by


Have you ever felt a breeze hit hard,
Have you ever experienced a sudden and strong change


Like the wind was blowing it apart
Like something was falling apart right in front of you


As you're spinning like a merry-go-round
As you're feeling dizzy and disorientated


Indications of a storm touching down
Warning signs that something bad is about to happen


Wish that I can wear the rain and storm,
Wish I could bear the pain and sadness I'm feeling


But I guess it was heart break from the norm
But it seems like heartbreak is just another part of life


Was a day I will always remember,
It was a day that had a profound impact on me


The saddest day in sweet November
It was the saddest day of November, even though it's meant to be a sweet month


Baby I'm on my knees praying God help me please,
I'm desperate and begging for divine intervention


Bring my baby back, right back to me
I want my lover to return to me as soon as possible


If lovin' you was right then I don't want to go wrong
Even though loving you may have caused me pain, I don't regret it


So I drown myself with tears,
I'm so sad that I'm crying uncontrollably


Sittin' here, singin' another sad love song
I'm sitting alone, singing a melancholic song about love


Lately I've been torn apart,
I've been emotionally and mentally shattered recently


I wish you hadn't broke my heart
I regret that you caused me heartbreak


I'm missin' you babe,
I'm longing for you, my love


Missin' you every day
I miss you every single day


Just sittin' away watching the days go by
I'm still doing nothing but watching time pass me by




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK REID, JONATHON LESLEY BECKFORD, IVOR PAUL REID, CHARLOTTE KELLY

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Lyrics

Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin' 'bout you baby
(and everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Just sittin' away watching the days go by

Have you ever felt a breeze hit hard,
Like the wind was blowing it apart
As you're spinning like a merry-go-round,
Indications of a storm touching down
Wish that I can wear the rain and storm,
But I guess it was heart break from the norm
Was a day I will always remember,
The saddest day in sweet November

Lately (I've been watching you) been thinkin' 'bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by (2x)

Baby I'm on my knees praying God help me please,
Bring my baby back, right back to me
If lovin' you was right then I don't want to go wrong
So I drown myself with tears,
Sittin' here, singin' another sad love song

Lately (I've been watching you) been thinkin 'bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Just sittin' away watching the days go by

Lately I've been torn apart,
I wish you hadn't broke my heart
I'm missin' you babe,
Missin' you every day
Lately I've been torn apart,
I wish you hadn't broke my heart
I'm missin' you babe,
Missin' you every day
Lately (i've been watching you) been thinkin 'bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin away watching the days go by
Just sittin away watching the days go by



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Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin bout you baby
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Have you ever felt a breeze hit your heart
Like the wind was blowing it apart
As you're spinning like a merry-go-round
Indications of a storm touching down
I wish that I could weather any storm
But I guess it was a heart break from the norm
Was a day I will always remember
The saddest day in sweet November
Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
(Watching the days go by, oh)
Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away (sitting away)
Watching the days go by (watching the days go by)
Baby I'm on my knees, praying to God help me please
Bring my baby back, right back to me, mmm
If lovin' you is right
Then I don't wanna go wrong
So I drown myself with tears
Sittin' here singin' another sad love song
Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin bout you baby
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin bout you baby
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Lately I've been torn apart
I wish you hadn't broke my heart
I'm missing you babe, missing you everyday
Lately I've been torn apart
I wish you hadn't broke my heart
I'm missing you babe missing you everyday
Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Lately (I've been watching you)
Been thinkin bout you baby
(And everything you do)
Just sittin' away watching the days go by
Lately (I've been watching you)
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Charles charles

0 % sex
0 % violence
0 % drugs
100 % pure talent/nostalgi

hstone39

Straight facts

Naomie Jjulie

100%agree

BOBBIE ANDERSON

Beautiful voices.

Michael Ewing

100% agree!

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amador1983

It’s almost 2023 and I’m still jamming & reminiscing to this πŸ˜…

Money Sanders

This my jam too I listen to it every w❀

Chè Monroe

Me too

Qunicezlla

Me too

brina black

Nothing like them 90s jams, brings on a whole nother vibe❀

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