Sick and Tired
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Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Gonna find yourself outside
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Last time tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Last time tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Gonna find yourself outside
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
The lyrics of Lee "Scratch" Perry & the Dub Syndicate's song "Sick and Tired" articulate the dissatisfaction and frustration of the singer with their partner, who seems to be lazy, unproductive, and perhaps ungrateful. The singer has been taking care of their partner, cooking for them, ensuring that they brush their teeth, and going to work to provide for them. However, the partner does not reciprocate the singer's efforts, and instead spends their day sleeping with a rag tied around their head. The singer has had enough and warns their partner that they need to change their ways, or else they will be kicked out of the relationship.
The song's title "Sick and Tired" reflects the singer's state of being exhausted and fed up with their partner's behavior. The repetition of the phrase "Oh baby, whatcha gonna do" emphasizes the singer's demand for an answer and their partner's lack of responsibility. The lyrics' rhythmic structure and repetition are characteristic of reggae music, which often emphasizes the power of vocal performance and the repetition of key phrases to convey a powerful message.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Addressing the person and asking them what their next move will be
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Repeating the question to emphasize the urgency of the situation
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Expressing frustration with the current state of affairs
Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
Describing a ritual of providing care for the person
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Going beyond basic care to provide additional attention
Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Expressing disappointment and dissatisfaction with the other person's behavior
Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Painting a vivid picture of the other person's state
I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Issuing a warning that change is necessary
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Asserting the seriousness of the warning
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Giving the other person one last chance to change
Gonna find yourself outside
Threatening to end the relationship if there is no improvement
Last time tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Repeating the warning with added emphasis
Last time tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Reiterating the seriousness of the warning
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Giving the other person one final chance to change
Gonna find yourself outside
Stating the consequence of not changing one's ways
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Closing the song with the same urgent question as before
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Reiterating the frustration with the current state of affairs
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT
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Autherine Brown
Love this cuz!! I didn’t know you could sing like this!! Looking forward to seeing more
Lawanna Mason
Love it Rell amazing voice !
Eugene Bolling
Good job Rell keep doing what you doing
Shawndale Brown
Love it!
Full Time Life Student
I didnt e even know the homie could blow. Keep it up bruh, I'm diggin this joint!
BULLETHEAD BEATZ
Yeahhhh bruh! You just made it hard in the streets with this one...lol
ZEG ZAG TV RACKS
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Alabama Queen
I love it right at our home town BayMinette okay kkkkk :))))
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