It's Bad For Me To See You
Gladys Knight & The Pips Lyrics

Well, well, well, well
The singer begins the song by emphasizing the words 'well' four times.

Seems like it was only yesterday
The singer reminisces about the past and how quickly it has gone by.

When my mama told me don't fall in love
The singer recalls her mother’s advice about not falling in love with the first guy who comes along.

With the first guy that comes your way
The singer’s mother specifically advised her not to fall in love with the first guy she meets.

He was handsome and nice
The singer describes a man who had caught her eye and was good-looking and kind.

But I took her advice and passed him by
The singer followed her mother's advice and chose not to pursue the man despite his good qualities.

Years have passed and don't look
The singer reflects on the fact that many years have gone by.

Like love's gonna give me a second try
The singer feels hopeless about finding love again and believes that love is unlikely to happen to her twice.

Boy the look on your face tells me you understand
The singer perceives that the person she is talking to understands her pain through their facial expression.

could it be your love life's like mine
The singer asks if the person’s experiences with love are similar to hers.

Needs a helping hand well, well
The singer suggests that both of them are struggling with love and need help.

You need love like I do (don't you).
The singer directly asks the person if they also need love like she does.

Boy I can tell by the way
The singer can sense something about the person through their body language or other subtle cues.

You look when I'm looking at you
The singer observes the person’s reactions when she talks to them.

I know it ain't fit and proper
The singer acknowledges that it may be inappropriate to talk to the person in this way or to express her feelings this openly.

for a girl to talk this way
The singer recognizes that it may be unconventional for a girl to be so forward and upfront about her needs and desires.

But I can't cope with this loneliness
The singer reveals that she has been struggling with loneliness and can no longer bear it.

Not one more doggone day
The singer expresses her urgency in finding love and not being alone for another day.

Everyday has been an uphill climb
The singer feels that every day has been a struggle and a challenge.

Keeping my hopes a-float
The singer has been trying to remain optimistic and hopeful despite her struggles.

Judging from your silence boy
The singer observes that the person is not responding and is silent.

You must be in the same boat
The singer assumes that the person is experiencing similar feelings and struggles.

ain't it true now
The singer questions the person and asks for confirmation that they understand.

You need love like I do (don't you)
The singer repeats her question and directly asks the person if they need love like she does.

Boy it seems like I'm looking in the mirror
The singer sees a reflection of herself in the person and feels that they are similar.

When I'm looking at you
The singer is still observing the person and their reactions.

I can't begin to tell
The singer struggles to express how deeply she has been affected by loneliness.

The many nights I sit home lonely
The singer describes how she spends many nights alone and lonely.

Come on and tell me boy
The singer encourages the person to open up and share their feelings.

Has it ever happened to you
The singer asks the person if they have ever experienced loneliness and the difficulty of finding love.

Boy I'm gonna tell you something
The singer is now speaking with determination and confidence.

And believe me it ain't no joke
The singer asserts that what she is about to say is serious and should be taken seriously.

My love life is just like a sinking boat
The singer compares her love life to a sinking boat, meaning that it is in trouble and needs help to stay afloat.

I can understand a person being without money
The singer acknowledges that some people may be without material things, like money.

But there sho' ain't no reason
The singer asserts that there is no reason for anyone to be without love.

For a person to be without love
The singer emphasizes the importance of love in a person’s life.

Listen to me now
The singer wants the person to pay attention and listen to what she has to say.

I'm a girl and you're a guy
The singer points out the fact that they are of different genders.

So come on let's give love a try
The singer encourages the person to give love a chance and try to start a relationship with her.

Tell me lil' boy
The singer addresses the person affectionately and playfully.

You need love like I do (don't you)
The singer repeats her question one more time, asking if the person needs love like she does.

Boy finding true love is a dream
The singer acknowledges that finding true love may seem like a dream, something that is hard to attain.

That everyone wants to come true
The singer emphasizes that everyone desires true love.

Boy can't you see it's up to us
The singer is now speaking with determination and optimism.

To make this dream come true oh.
The singer emphasizes that they have the power to make their dream of finding true love come true.