I Got It Bad
Gerald Wilson And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Tell me to save my tears
Well I'm so mad about him
I can't live without him
Never treats me sweet and gentle
The way he should
I've got it bad
My poor heart is so sentimental
Not made of wood
I've got it so bad
And that ain't good
But when the fish are jumpin'
And Friday rolls around
My man an' I, we gin some
We pray some, and sin some
He don't love me like I love him
The way he should
I've got it bad
And that ain't good
Yes I've got it bad
And that ain't good
The lyrics of Gerald Wilson And His Orchestra's song I Got It Bad is about a woman who is deeply in love with a man who doesn't treat her the way she deserves. The woman acknowledges that she has been advised by well-meaning people to stop crying over this man, but she can't help it because she is madly in love with him and cannot imagine living without him. The woman admits that the man doesn't show her the kindness and love that she deserves, and she knows that she is in a bad situation. However, her heart is very sentimental, and she finds it hard to stay away from him. The woman indulges in this toxic relationship, even though she knows that it's a bad idea because she and her man share a passionate relationship, which includes good times and bad times.
The woman admits that although her man does not love her the way she loves him, she is unable to break free from him. The fact that her man doesn't treat her the way he should is not enough to make her leave him. She admits that her heart is filled with love for him, and nothing can change this love. Even though their relationship is toxic, the woman and her man still find ways to enjoy each other's company. Despite not being loved the way she loves, the woman finds happiness in being with her man.
Line by Line Meaning
Though folks with good intentions Tell me to save my tears
Even though people advise me to stop crying, because they are trying to help, I can't help but feel hurt over my lost love.
Well I'm so mad about him I can't live without him
I'm so deeply in love with him that I can't imagine living without him, despite his flaws and mistreatment.
Never treats me sweet and gentle The way he should
He doesn't treat me with the love and care I deserve, instead he treats me poorly and without affection.
I've got it bad And that ain't good
My love for him is so strong that it's affecting me in a negative way, and that's not good for me.
My poor heart is so sentimental Not made of wood
My heart is very emotional and aches for his love, it's not something I can control like a wooden heart.
I've got it so bad And that ain't good
My love for him is detrimental to my well-being and it's not a good situation for me to be in.
But when the fish are jumpin' And Friday rolls around My man an' I, we gin some We pray some, and sin some
Despite our troubled relationship, when good times come around, we still spend time together, drinking, praying and engaging in sin.
He don't love me like I love him The way he should
He doesn't love me with the same amount of passion and intensity that I love him, he's not treating me the way he should.
Yes I've got it bad And that ain't good
Overall, my love for him is causing me pain and distress, which is not a good thing for me.
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Written by: Duke Ellington, Paul Francis Webster
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