Kay's Lament
Kay Starr Lyrics


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Worry, worry, worry
All I ever got's a worried mind
(Sister Katie, sing it sister Katie)
Worry, worry, worry
(Sister Katie, sing it sister Katie)
All I ever got's a worried mind
(Sister Katie, sing it sister Katie)
You tell me that you love me
(Sister Katie, sing it sister Katie)
Then turn around and treat me so unkind
(Sister Katie, sing it sister Katie)

People tell me do, then people tell me don't
Some times I think I will
And then again I think I won't
(Sister Katie, sing it, sister Katie)
Stay in love with you
Even though I know I'd rather lose
(Sister Katie, sing it, sister Katie)
Oh on all my love songs
All I'd rather do is sing the blues

I may be wrong
But I won't be wrong all day
(Sister Katie, shout it sister Katie)
I may be wrong
But I won't be wrong all day
(Sister Katie, shout it sister Katie)
I know you're gonna miss me
On a cold, cold rainy day
(Sister Katie, shout it sister Katie)

People tell me do, then people tell me don't
Some times I think I will
And then again I think I won't
Stay in love with you
Even though I know I'd rather lose
(Sister Katie, shout it sister Katie)
Oh on all my love songs
All I'd rather do is sing the blues
(Sister Katie, shout it sister Katie)

Oh you don't love me
And I know I really shouldn't care
(Sister Katie, rock it sister Katie)
Oh you don't love me
And I know that I really shouldn't care
(Sister Katie, rock it sister Katie)
I can find your kind anytime, anyplace, anywhere
(Sister Katie, rock it sister Katie)

Now people tell me do, then people tell me don't
Some times I think I will
And then again I think I won't
Stay in love with you
(Sister Katie, rock it sister Katie)
Even though I know I'd rather lose
Oh on all my love songs
All I'd rather do is sing the blues
(Sister Katie, rock it sister Katie)





All I wanna, wanna do, is sing, is sing the blues
(Sister Katie, rock it sister Katie)

Overall Meaning

"Kay's Lament" by Kay Starr is a sorrowful song of lament and heartache. Throughout the song, the singer expresses the constant worry and fear that consumes her mind as a result of being in an unhealthy relationship. She begins by expressing that worry is all she ever gets, and no matter how much she is told that she is loved, the actions of the person she is with constantly contradict their words. The repetition of "worry, worry, worry" emphasizes the constant mental burden that consumes her.


The lyrics continue to express the singer's indecisiveness about the relationship, stating that sometimes she wants to leave, but other times she doesn't. Even though she knows it is not healthy to stay in the relationship, she can't help being in love and would rather endure heartache than be without the one she loves. The repetition of the phrase "all I'd rather do is sing the blues" highlights the emotional weight that the situation takes on her.


In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that her partner does not love her, and she admits that she shouldn't care. However, she still feels the pain of rejection and the fear of being alone. The song ends with the repetition of the desire to sing the blues, emphasizing the deep-rooted sadness that she feels.


Line by Line Meaning

Worry, worry, worry
I am anxious and troubled


All I ever got's a worried mind
I am constantly worried and cannot find peace


You tell me that you love me
You express your affection for me


Then turn around and treat me so unkind
But you behave cruelly and unfairly towards me


People tell me do, then people tell me don't
I am receiving conflicting advice from others


Some times I think I will
I consider taking action


And then again I think I won't
But then I hesitate and reconsider


Even though I know I'd rather lose
Despite knowing it may result in defeat, I choose to stay in love with you


All I'd rather do is sing the blues
Music is the only way for me to express my heartache


I may be wrong
I admit I may be mistaken


But I won't be wrong all day
But I will not continue to be wrong forever


I know you're gonna miss me
I predict that you will regret losing me


On a cold, cold rainy day
At a time when you are feeling desolate and alone


Oh you don't love me
It is clear that you do not have genuine feelings for me


And I know I really shouldn't care
Although I still feel hurt, I understand that I should not let it affect me


I can find your kind anytime, anyplace, anywhere
There are many people like you, and it will not be difficult for me to find someone else


All I wanna, wanna do, is sing, is sing the blues
All I want to do is sing songs that reflect my sad and melancholy mood




Writer(s): H Stanley, K Starr

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