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Erykah Badu Lyrics


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Ye yo ye yo ye yo ye yo
Sometimes
I don't love you anymore
I'm in love with you
I think that I'm going mad
I do
Well
Meanwhile
You been runnin' through my dome
Won't leave me alone
Ooh chile
Why it got to be this way
Gone on!

Can you tell me where, oh where
Oh where, oh where?
Where did the love go

Sometimes
I think that you're draining me
I want you at home
I feel like forgiving you
I don't

Meanwhile
I cannot blame you, my love
I'm sitting here alone
Ooh chile
This love affair ain't what it was
Gone on
Can you tell me where, oh where
Oh where, where?
Where did the love go





Ye yo ye yo ye yo ye yo ye yo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Erykah Badu's "Sometimes" depict the tumultuous nature of a romantic relationship. The first two lines encapsulate the conflicting emotions that the singer experiences - on some days, they don't love their partner anymore, but on other days they are completely devoted to them. The line "I think that I'm going mad" emphasizes the emotional instability of the singer, suggesting that they feel overwhelmed by their feelings for their partner.


The second verse explores the idea of a partner who is constantly on the singer's mind, "running through my dome" and refusing to let go. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that their love is not what it used to be, and that they are struggling to forgive their partner for whatever transgressions have occurred. The repetition of "gone on" suggests a sense of resignation - the singer is tired of the situation, and is ready to move on.


The chorus, "Can you tell me where, oh where / Oh where, oh where? / Where did the love go", highlights the central question of the song - what happened to the love between the singer and their partner? The repetition of "ye yo" throughout the song adds a sense of urgency and unease, underscoring the turmoil of the relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sometimes" offer a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of love and relationships. The singer's conflicting emotions - love and hate, devotion and exhaustion - capture the ups and downs of romantic love, while the repetition of "where did the love go" speaks to the universal experience of trying to understand the shifting dynamics of a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes
At times


I don't love you anymore
I have lost the romantic feeling towards you


I'm in love with you
I have a strong emotional attachment towards you


I think that I'm going mad
I feel like I am losing my mind


I do
It's true


Meanwhile
At the same time


You been runnin' through my dome
You've been constantly on my mind


Won't leave me alone
I can't stop thinking about you


Ooh chile
Oh my goodness


Why it got to be this way
I wonder why our relationship has to be like this


Gone on!
Go ahead (and leave)


Can you tell me where, oh where Oh where, oh where?
Can you give me some insight or explanation?


Where did the love go
What happened to the love that was once there?


Sometimes
Occasionally


I think that you're draining me
I feel like you're emotionally exhausting me


I want you at home
I want you around me, close to me


I feel like forgiving you
I have an inclination to forgive you


I don't
But I can't ignore the hurt you caused me


I cannot blame you, my love
I realize that you're not entirely to blame, my dear


I'm sitting here alone
I'm by myself


This love affair ain't what it was
Our relationship is not like it used to be


Gone on
Go ahead (and leave)


Can you tell me where, oh where Oh where, where?
Can you give me an explanation?


Where did the love go
What happened to the love that we once had?


Ye yo ye yo ye yo ye yo ye yo
Vocalization or expression of emotions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERICA WRIGHT, AHMIR K. THOMPSON, LEONARD N. HUBBARD, KENYATTA SAUNDERS, MEL LEWIS, JAMES JASON POYSER

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