Boo Hoo
KT Tunstall Lyrics


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If I was lookin' for you
Would you be easy to find
Would I be lookin' all night
And if I got lost would you go lookin' for me
Or would you be alright on your own

[Chorus]
Oh and in the light of day it feels right
Comfortable to the bone from head to toe
Come the evening when the shadows fall
Well I call your name but it's not the same
As having you here

If I was a second too late
Or a moment too soon
Or an hour too long
Tell me baby would you wait a bit longer
I wonder if you would
Or would you be long gone
Would you be alone
Would you be alone

Oh in the light of day it feels right
Comfortable to the bone from head to toe
Come the evening when shadows fall
Well I call your name but it's not the same
As having you here
As having you here
As knowing you're near
As feeling you there
As knowing you care
As whispering in your ear
As my hands in your hair
As knowing you're there





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of KT Tunstall’s “Boo Hoo” talk about the uncertainties and insecurities that arise from a romantic relationship. Tunstall wonders if her partner is reliable enough to find her or wait for her if she were to get lost. The lyrics evoke a sense of loneliness and abandonment in the listener as Tunstall's lover seems distant and unconnected from her. The chorus of the song further emphasizes this as Tunstall describes the feeling of comfort that comes during the day but the emptiness that sets in during the night when she calls out for her partner, and it feels like there is no response. The bridge section of the song expresses Tunstall’s longing for her partner and how she desires to be near them, hear their whispers, feel their touch, and know that they care for her. The boohoo in the song is referring to the fact that the singer is feeling sorry for themselves and is in self-pity.


Line by Line Meaning

If I was lookin' for you
If I was trying to find you


Would you be easy to find
Would you be easy to locate


Would I be lookin' all night
Would I spend all night searching for you


And if I got lost would you go lookin' for me
And if I got lost, would you come find me


Or would you be alright on your own
Or would you be fine without me


Oh and in the light of day it feels right
In the daytime, everything feels perfect


Comfortable to the bone from head to toe
Every part of me is comfortable and content


Come the evening when the shadows fall
Once the sun sets and shadows appear


Well I call your name but it's not the same
When I call out your name, it's not enough


As having you here
As having you in my presence


If I was a second too late
If I arrived too late


Or a moment too soon
Or if I came too early


Or an hour too long
Or if I stayed too long


Tell me baby would you wait a bit longer
Would you wait for me, even if it took longer


I wonder if you would
I'm curious if you would wait for me


Or would you be long gone
Or would you have left already


Would you be alone
Would you be by yourself


Oh in the light of day it feels right
In the daytime, everything feels perfect


Comfortable to the bone from head to toe
Every part of me is comfortable and content


Come the evening when shadows fall
Once the sun sets and shadows appear


Well I call your name but it's not the same
When I call out your name, it's not enough


As having you here
As having you in my presence


As having you here
As having you in my presence


As knowing you're near
As knowing you're close to me


As feeling you there
As feeling your presence


As knowing you care
As knowing you're concerned about me


As whispering in your ear
As whispering sweet nothings in your ear


As my hands in your hair
As feeling your hair in my hands


As knowing you're there
As knowing that you're present


Oh and in the light of day it feels right
In the daytime, everything feels perfect


Comfortable to the bone from head to toe
Every part of me is comfortable and content


Come the evening when shadows fall
Once the sun sets and shadows appear


Well I call your name but it's not the same
When I call out your name, it's not enough


As having you here
As having you in my presence


As having you here
As having you in my presence




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATIE TUNSTALL, KT TUNSTALL

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Comments from YouTube:

LoungeTom

Indeed, she's very talented! Suddenly I See was the first song of her I heard on the radio and I l♥ved it immediately!!! :D

Justagirl

I'd love to here an update from you. You're the reason I've decided to come out and begin my transition. Your transition video that was released years ago touched me in so many ways.

TowardsTheFuture

I like this song!!

LoungeTom

'Boo Hoo' and 'Ashes' are the best songs of this album in my opinion!

Brenden Schultz

I'm with you, but "Gone To The Dogs" too though.

HumanAbstract91

I love Kt tunstall's music soo much and i play alot of her songs that i love and mean alot to me.. BUT Booh hoo is one of my favs and i can't find the tab ANYWHERE.. im devistated.. been looking for months.. Anyone know how to play it or a site??? Please please message me if you know! cheers

HumanAbstract91

I agree with you whole heartedly!

alejandro chavez

oh man... how much I like this song and can't find them either anywhere...so.... let's use our ears.... and talent...

Btimusttimusinc

I also Like "Miniature Disasters" and "Universe & U" on this album better than on "Eye to the Telescope.

Nikki Lopez

hi there - I figured out the chords, let me know if you want them! :)

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