Sick and Tired
Rick Danko Jonas Fjeld & Eric Andersen Lyrics
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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 song "Sick and Tired" by Rick Danko is about a man who is fed up with his love interest's behavior and is warning her to change or face the consequences. Throughout the song, the singer describes how he takes care of her and provides for her, but she doesn't reciprocate his efforts. She sleeps all day while he's at work and shows no motivation to improve her life. He warns her that this is the last time he'll tell her to change and if she doesn't, he'll kick her out.
The repetition of the phrase "Oh baby, whatcha gonna do" at the beginning of each verse emphasizes the singer's frustration and his plea for his love interest to take responsibility for her actions. The fact that he brushes her teeth for her shows his dedication to taking care of her but also highlights her lack of effort. The rag tied around her head could suggest that she's suffering from a hangover, further demonstrating her unwillingness to take responsibility. Lastly, the final warning in the song is repeated twice, emphasizing the singer's seriousness and showing that he's at the end of his rope.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of exasperation and disappointment with someone who isn't living up to their potential and is instead acting as a burden. It's a warning and a plea for change before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking the listener what actions they will take to improve their behavior
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Reiterating the question about what actions the listener will take
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Expressing frustration and dissatisfaction with the listener's behavior
Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
Describing the artist's daily routine of taking care of the listener's basic needs
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Further emphasizing the artist's role as caregiver to the listener
Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Expressing disappointment that the listener is not productive or motivated
Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Painting a picture of the listener's lazy and unkempt appearance
I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Warning the listener that their behavior must improve
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Emphasizing the seriousness of the artist's words
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
This is the final warning to change the problematic behavior
Gonna find yourself outside
Threatening to end the relationship if the listener doesn't improve
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Repeating the initial question as a reminder of the listener's responsibility
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Reiterating the singer's frustration and dissatisfaction with the listener's behavior
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Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT
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