What's My Scene
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics

And another thing
Starting off the song with a statement, the singer draws the listener in, creating suspense and anticipation for the upcoming lines.

I've been wondering lately
The singer is in a state of contemplation, questioning his current situation and looking for answers.

Oh, baby,
The singer addresses someone close to him, expressing his vulnerability and desire for connection.

Tell me where have you been?
Asking a direct question to the person he's addressing, the singer is seeking clarity on their relationship and connection.

Now the stage is set
Metaphorically, the singer is setting the scene for what's to come, preparing the listener for the next verse.

Where's my Juliet, baby?
The singer is comparing his situation to Shakespeare's classic love story, Romeo and Juliet, hoping to find his perfect match.

Is it maybe
The singer is unsure of himself, questioning whether or not he's on the right track.

My Midsummer Night's Dream?
Referencing another one of Shakespeare's plays, the singer is searching for a dream-like, ideal relationship.

What's my scene?
The singer poses a rhetorical question, wondering what his role in life is and where he fits in.

Like a talent scout
Using a simile, the singer compares himself to someone who's always searching for the next best thing.

I'm always checking out new blood
The singer is constantly seeking new experiences and connections.

Oh, I'd do good
The singer believes that he has something to offer and could be successful if given the chance.

If you tell me your game.
The singer is asking for honesty and transparency in his relationships, hoping that others will share their true selves with him.

Playing Solitaire
Using a metaphor, the singer describes how being alone feels like playing a game of Solitaire, where there's no one else to connect with.

Doesn't get me where you would
The singer is expressing his desire for connection and how being alone doesn't fulfill that need.

And, honey, you could
The singer is addressing the person he's talking to in a sweet and affectionate way, hoping to build a connection with them.

Play by any rules that you care to name.
The singer is open-minded and willing to follow any rules or guidelines necessary to build a successful relationship.

What's my scene? (I gotta know)
Repeating the rhetorical question, the singer is emphasizing his need to find his place in the world and fulfill his purpose.

They say, yeah, they say
Referencing a common phrase or belief, the singer is acknowledging the conventional wisdom that surrounds romantic relationships.

Making love, you can make it pay.
The singer is referencing the idea that being in a successful relationship can bring financial stability and benefits.

But we know there's a better way
The singer is challenging this conventional belief, suggesting that there's more to life and relationships than just money or success.

Any day.
Ending the verse on a positive note, the singer suggests that he's hopeful and optimistic that there's something better out there for him.

Am I crazy
The singer is questioning his own sanity or rationality, expressing uncertainty about his thoughts and beliefs.

To believe in ideals?
The singer is referencing his own personal values and beliefs, suggesting that they may differ from what is considered conventional or normal.

I'm a betting man
Using a metaphor, the singer is comparing himself to a gambler, someone who takes risks and is willing to go all-in for what he believes in.

But it's getting damn lonely.
Despite his confidence and willingness to take risks, the singer is expressing how lonely he feels in his quest to find his purpose and fulfill his ideals.

Oh, honey, it only
Addressing his love interest in a sweet and affectionate way, the singer is emphasizing that his search for purpose and ideals is not just for himself, but also for them.

I could be sure what I feel.
The singer is expressing his own inner turmoil, hoping to find clarity and certainty in his emotions and beliefs.

What's my scene? (I'm dying to know)
Repeating the rhetorical question again, the singer is emphasizing his desperation and urgency to find his purpose and fulfill his ideals.

I'll never know.
Ending the song on a somber note, the singer expresses the feeling of hopelessness and uncertainty that comes with not having answers to life's biggest questions.

Well, I concede
Using the language of defeat, the singer is acknowledging that he may not find his purpose or fulfill his ideals in this lifetime.

I've been caught in someone else's scene (but that's not me).
Despite feeling lost and uncertain, the singer is emphasizing that he refuses to blindly follow what others expect of him or conform to someone else's values or beliefs.

Where, oh where, oh where can my scene be?
Using repetition and emphasizing the question, the singer is expressing his urgency and desperation in finding his purpose and place in the world.

Please answer - me
The singer is pleading with the listener for answers or guidance, hoping that they can help him find his way.

What's my ..?
Trailing off at the end of the song, the singer leaves the question open-ended, suggesting that the search for purpose and meaning is ongoing and never-ending.