Sick and Tired
Peppermint Harris / Chris Kenner Lyrics


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Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you

I get up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
I come back in the evenin', you're still in bed
Got a rag tied 'round you're head

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you

This is my last time tellin' you to change your way
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
My last time tellin' you to stop that jive
Or you gonna find yourself outside

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you

This is my last time tellin' you to change your way
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
My last time tellin' you to stop that jive
Or you gonna find yourself outside





Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you

Overall Meaning

The song "Sick and Tired" by Peppermint Harris and Chris Kenner is a classic R&B tune from the 1950s. The lyrics express the frustration of a man who is fed up with his partner's lazy and inconsiderate ways. He sings about how he does everything for her, from making her breakfast to brushing her teeth, yet she still doesn't appreciate him. He has had enough of her antics and warns her that if she doesn't change, he will leave her.


The repetition of the phrase "Oh baby, whatcha gonna do" adds emphasis to the singer's frustration and desperation for change. He is asking her to take action and make improvements in her behavior. The use of the phrase "sick and tired" is a common expression used to convey extreme annoyance and impatience.


The line "Got a rag tied 'round you're head" suggests that the woman has been sleeping all day and hasn't bothered to get dressed. This further emphasizes the man's frustration with her laziness and lack of motivation.


Overall, the song "Sick and Tired" is a relatable and catchy tune that perfectly captures the feelings of someone who has reached their breaking point in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking the person what they're planning to do because the singer is fed up with their behavior


I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Expressing frustration and annoyance with the other person's actions


I get up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat
Explaining how the singer takes care of the other person's needs every morning


'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Describing how the artist does even more for the other person before departing for work


I come back in the evenin', you're still in bed
Illustrating how the other person isn't productive throughout the day


Got a rag tied 'round you're head
Adding a visual detail to emphasize the other person's laziness


This is my last time tellin' you to change your way
Announcing that this is the final warning for the other person to improve their behavior


I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Reinforcing the seriousness of the artist's message


My last time tellin' you to stop that jive
Urging the other person to quit their misbehavior


Or you gonna find yourself outside
Issuing a clear threat for consequence if the other person doesn't change




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT

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