Sick And Tired
Dr. John Lyrics


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Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dr. John's song ā€œSick and Tiredā€ express frustration and weariness with a partner who is lazy, neglectful, and uninterested in changing their ways. The repetition of the line "Oh baby, whatcha gonna do" reinforces the singer's exasperation with their lover's lack of effort and indicates that the singer is running out of patience. The first verse paints a picture of the singer's daily routine, which includes caring for their partner before work, only to return home to find them still in bed with a rag tied around their head. The second verse is a warning to the lazy partner that they need to change their ways or face the consequences. The singer has reached their limit and is not willing to continue putting up with this behavior. The final verse repeats the warning from the second verse to emphasize the seriousness of the situation and make it clear that this is not an idle threat.


The lyrics of "Sick and Tired" highlight the common struggle in relationships where one person has to carry the load and the other is not willing to put in the effort. The repeated refrain "Oh baby, whatcha gonna do" is relatable to anyone who has felt the frustration of dealing with a partner who is not pulling their weight. The song also touches on themes of self-respect and standing up for oneself in a relationship. The singer's refusal to tolerate their partner's behavior and their warning that the lazy partner will be left outside if they don't change their ways show a willingness to take action to protect their own well-being.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking the partner what actions they are planning to take to improve the relationship


I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Expressing frustration and annoyance with the current state of the relationship


Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
Detailing a routine act of care and affection for the partner


'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Going above and beyond in taking care of the partner's needs


Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Noting the partner's lack of motivation and activity


Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Painting a picture of the partner looking unkempt and unproductive


I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Communicating the partner's need for improvement in order for the relationship to continue


Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Warning the partner that their negative behavior will no longer be tolerated


Gonna find yourself outside
Threatening to end the relationship if the partner does not make positive changes




Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT

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