Sick and Tired
Diz & The Doormen 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 Diz and the Doormen's "Sick and Tired" express the frustration of a partner whose lover seems to be taking them for granted. Despite taking care of their partner in the morning and working hard all day, they come home only to find their partner still in bed with a rag tied around their head. The singer pleads with their partner to change their ways and stop messing around, warning that if they don't, the relationship may end.
The repetition of "Oh baby, whatcha gonna do?" emphasizes the singer's frustration and sense of helplessness. They have tried to communicate their feelings to their partner before, but it seems to have fallen on deaf ears. The repeated refrain of "I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you" further underscores the singer's exasperation and hints at their willingness to walk away from the relationship.
Overall, "Sick and Tired" is a classic blues number about the ups and downs of romantic relationships. Through its vivid imagery and expressive vocals, the song captures the emotional highs and lows that come with loving someone who may not always reciprocate those feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking the partner what their plan is.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Repeating the question for emphasis.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Expressing frustration and annoyance with the partner's behavior.
Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
Describing the artist's routine of caring for the partner.
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Going above and beyond to care for the partner's hygiene.
Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Expressing disappointment in the partner's lack of activity.
Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Revealing the partner's unattractive appearance.
I'm telling you baby you'd better change your ways
Issuing a warning to the partner that their behavior needs to change.
I'm telling you baby I mean what I say
Ensuring the partner understands that the artist is serious.
Last time telling you to stop that jive
Giving the partner a final warning to stop their nonsense.
Gonna find yourself outside
Threatening to end the relationship if the partner doesn't improve.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking the partner once again for their plan.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Reiterating the frustration and annoyance with the partner's behavior.
Last time telling you baby you'd better change your ways
Repeating the warning for emphasis.
Last time telling you baby I mean what I say
Reiterating the seriousness of the situation.
Last time telling you to stop that jive
Repeating the final warning for emphasis.
Gonna find yourself outside
Reiterating the threat to end the relationship if the partner doesn't improve.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking once more for the partner's plan.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Reiterating the frustration and annoyance with the partner's behavior.
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Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT
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