Quandary
RÜFÜS Lyrics


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I've seen you happy
I've seen you low
I've watched your prosper
I've watched your grow
But you're so unhappy
And you should know
That you need me now
You've got your money
You've got your pride
You're so cute, you're so funny
And you can't hide
But there's something wrong here
But I'm on your side
And you need me now

CHORUS:
You're aching
There's no mistaking
I've seen it before
You're faking
Your heart is breaking
Get off the floor

I hope there's something you let me do
I live and love because of you
And I set my sights with you in view
So let's make a vow
You live in a quandary
You're blessed and cursed
They say they love you
But I saw you first
And you think you could love me
But you're unrehearsed
So I'll show you how

CHORUS

You hur inside
You can't hide
It's all up to you
You hurt inside




You lost all your pride
It all comes down to you

Overall Meaning

The song "Quandary" by Rufus is a song that tries to reach out to someone struggling with their emotions. The first few lines of the song show the empathy that the singer feels for the person they are addressing. The singer has seen this person go through highs and lows and has watched them grow and prosper. However, there is a feeling of unhappiness that the person cannot hide, despite having money and pride. The singer wants to help them and reminds them that they need them in this moment. The chorus kicks in with a message of hope and encouragement. The singer sees through the façade and knows that the person is hurting and faking it. They urge the person to get off the floor and take control of their life.


The second verse shifts to the singer's perspective, where they admit to their feelings towards the person in question. They hope to do something for them, live and love because of them, and set their sights with them in view. The singer acknowledges that the person is in a quandary, where they are both blessed and cursed. People claim to love this person, but the singer saw them first. The person might think they could love the singer, but they are unsure and inexperienced. The singer makes a vow to guide them through their feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I've seen you happy
I have witnessed you in moments of joy


I've seen you low
I have witnessed you in moments of sadness


I've watched your prosper
I have observed your success and growth


I've watched your grow
I have observed your development


But you're so unhappy
However, you are currently not content


And you should know
It is important for you to recognize


That you need me now
That you are in need of my assistance at this time


You've got your money
You possess wealth


You've got your pride
You have a sense of self-respect


You're so cute, you're so funny
You possess an endearing and amusing personality


And you can't hide
Your true character cannot be concealed


But there's something wrong here
However, there is a problem that needs to be addressed


But I'm on your side
Nonetheless, I am supportive of you


And you need me now
And it is important for you to have my assistance at this time as well


You're aching
You are experiencing emotional or physical pain


There's no mistaking
It is clear and obvious that this is the case


I've seen it before
I have previously witnessed this type of discomfort


You're faking
You are pretending to be okay


Your heart is breaking
You are feeling emotionally wounded


Get off the floor
It is time for you to take action to improve your situation


I hope there's something you let me do
I desire to assist you in some way


I live and love because of you
You inspire me to live and love


And I set my sights with you in view
I have goals that involve you


So let's make a vow
Let us pledge to work together to resolve your challenges


You live in a quandary
You are in a state of uncertainty or confusion


You're blessed and cursed
You have advantages but also disadvantages


They say they love you
Others claim to love you


But I saw you first
But I was the first to recognize your worth


And you think you could love me
You are contemplating the possibility of developing romantic feelings for me


But you're unrehearsed
However, you are inexperienced with this type of situation


So I'll show you how
I am willing to guide you through the process


You hur inside
You are hurting internally


You can't hide
You are unable to conceal your pain


It's all up to you
It is your responsibility to make changes


You lost all your pride
You have lost your sense of self-respect


It all comes down to you
Ultimately, the outcome of your situation depends on your actions




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Charles Freeman

An understated, underrated gem.

Marvin G. Harden

One of my favorite by #Rufus. only the whole album was tight. Love this track a lot. 🦇

wandermusic27

I remember this song from long ago! It has been sooo long since I heard it! I am so glad I am able to heat it again! Thank you for posting this! It has been over 30 years since I heard this song!!!!!

Joseph Bailey

I came upon this song by accident over 30 years ago... first time I heard it I loved it!!!

Carla Clarke

This is such a sweet song, it never got much radio time in fact I found it quite by accident when I was about 16 and even then it was considered a old song But honestly I fell in love with it  and the love still goes on !!!

SingMotown Street Karaoke

I was 17 and had this song on REPEAT (er, REWIND on my cassette)!!!

Daniel Burns

this song went to #16 on the R&B charts in 1979!!!

Ozzie Bronson

I remember the first time I heard that song I was blown away 16 years old

V J

A REAL love song.........

Clarence Wright

WOW, WHAT AN AWESOME SONG. U CAN HEAR & UNDERSTAND EVERY WORD THEY R SINGING. PLUS ALL THE WORDS MAKE SENSE. A SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL SONG. SUNG BEAUTIFULLY. I STILL CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS SONG WASN'T A TOP 10 HIT. THIS IS A QUALITY SONG. I LOVED IT THE VERY 1st TIME I HEARD IT. AND THAT'S VERY RARE FOR ME. I STILL LIVE IT TODAY. IT JUST DIDN'T GET THE AIR PLAY IT NEEDED TO BECOME A HIT SONG. I BOUGHT THE 45. IT'S A FACT THAT SOME REALLY GOOD QUALITY SONGS JUST DON'T MAKE IT. THIS WAS ONE SUCH SONG. BUT THANKS FOR THE POST. U KNOW GOOD MUSIC WHEN U HEAR IT. ENJOY THIS OUTSTANDING SONG. AND HAVE A GOOD DAY OR NIGHT.

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