Who Am I
O'Jays Lyrics
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Oh, baby, yeah, oh, baby, yeah
What am I waiting for
Well, she ain't comin' back no more
What am I waiting for
I know, she ain't comin' back no more, no more
I been waiting such a long, long time
As I stare out the window with the tears on my face
Will there ever be a lover, to take my woman's place?
What am I waiting for
(Waiting, waiting)
She ain't comin' back no more
(I'll be waiting)
What am I waiting for
She ain't comin' back no more
(No no, no no, no no no)
Sitting in this house alone
Reading the note that say's you're leaving home
Well, well, the only thing you left me was the dog and the cat
When I looked in the bedroom I knew she wasn't coming back
What am I waiting for
(Waiting, waiting and I know)
She ain't comin' back no more
(Somehow I don't believe)
What am I waiting for
(Baby, baby, no)
She ain't comin' back no more
(And I cry late at night, I cry)
I cry
(She ain't comin' back no more)
Baby, I just don't wanna believe
I don't wanna believe
(She ain't comin' back no more)
Well, well, ain't nothing here
(She ain't comin' back no more)
Don't tell nothing here
But dog and the cat, the fork and the spoon
Is lonely there
I can feel it, I can feel it and I cry
I cry, girl, girl, girl
(She ain't comin' back no more)
Girl, girl, girl, no
The lyrics of O'Jays's song "Who Am I" express the pain and frustration of a man who has been left by his lover. He knows that she is not coming back, but he still finds himself waiting for her. He feels like he is about to lose his mind as he has been waiting for a long time. He stares out of the window with tears on his face, wondering if there will ever be someone else who can take his woman's place. The man is sitting alone in his house, holding onto the note that says his lover is leaving home. All that is left in the house is the dog and the cat, and he feels lonely.
The song's lyrics portray a person going through a difficult and painful moment after being abandoned. The words are straightforward and express the singer's feelings of sadness and loss. The repeated chorus of "What am I waiting for? She ain't comin' back no more" emphasizes the singer's understanding that the relationship is over but is still holding onto a glimmer of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
What am I waiting for
I am questioning why I am still waiting for my ex-partner to return
Well, she ain't comin' back no more
I have come to the realization that my ex-partner is not returning
I'm about to lose my mind
I am going crazy over the thought of losing my partner forever
I been waiting such a long, long time
I have been waiting for my partner's return for an extended period of time
As I stare out the window with the tears on my face
I am crying while staring out the window, feeling hopeless and lost
Will there ever be a lover, to take my woman's place?
I am wondering if I will ever be able to find someone who can fill the void left by my ex-partner
Sitting in this house alone
I am alone in my house
Reading the note that say's you're leaving home
I am reading a note that my partner left explaining that they are leaving
The only thing you left me was the dog and the cat
The only things my ex-partner left behind were our pets
When I looked in the bedroom I knew she wasn't coming back
I realized my ex-partner was not returning when I saw that their side of the bed was empty
I cry, girl, girl, girl
I am crying about losing my ex-partner
Don't tell nothing here, But dog and the cat, the fork and the spoon Is lonely there
My house is empty except for the pets, cutlery and crockery, which reminds me of my loneliness
I can feel it, I can feel it and I cry
I can feel the pain of losing my ex-partner and I am crying
Baby, I just don't wanna believe
I am struggling to come to terms with the reality of losing my ex-partner
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUNNY SIGLER, RONALD TYSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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One thing about HBO shows, the soundtrack is always on point.
klean
bro heard it in show
ty milligan
I always wanted to know where julez Santana producers sample this for who am I
S97
That scene was too lit
Ana Becerril
@Mel ✨✨ right lol
Khamali
Fr😭
S H
Brings tears to my eyes. I love this soul music. So powerful.
Dirrck Roberts
This is what I call soul stirring..
Tremeka Wilson
Siobhan H oh yes
S H
My dad had such a strong influence on my life I am forever indebted to him!