I Got It Bad
Roland Hanna Lyrics


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Though folks with good intentions
Tell me to save my tears
Well I'm so mad about him
I can't live without him

Never treats me sweet and gentle
The way he should
I've got it bad
And that ain't good

My poor heart is so sentimental
Not made of wood
I've got it so bad
And that ain't good

But when the fish are jumpin'
And Friday rolls around
My man an' I, we gin some
We pray some, and sin some

He don't love me like I love him
The way he should
I've got it bad
And that ain't good




Yes I've got it bad
And that ain't good

Overall Meaning

The song "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)" by Roland Hanna is a heartfelt love song that explores the complexity of love and the emotions that come with it. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the advice of others to "save my tears," but ultimately concede that the singer is "mad about him" and "can't live without him."


The second stanza speaks to the struggle of a love that is not reciprocated in the way one wants or deserves. The singer notes that her partner "never treats me sweet and gentle the way he should" and yet she still can't help but have strong feelings for him. The lyrics "I've got it bad and that ain't good" express the pain that comes with unrequited love and the frustration of wanting something that is not attainable.


The final stanza is more optimistic, expressing the joys of being in love despite its challenges. Even though the relationship may not be perfect, the singer and her partner still find joy in each other's company, praying and sinning together. The song ends on the bittersweet note of the singer's realization that her love is not fully reciprocated, but still holding onto hope for the future.


Overall, "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)" is a poignant and introspective exploration of the joys and pains of love, captured brilliantly in Roland Hanna's soulful piano playing.


Line by Line Meaning

Though folks with good intentions Tell me to save my tears Well I'm so mad about him I can't live without him
Despite people telling me to move on, I cannot because I am deeply in love with him and he is an integral part of my life.


Never treats me sweet and gentle The way he should I've got it bad And that ain't good
My partner does not treat me with the love and respect that I deserve, and this unrequited love is causing me great pain and distress.


My poor heart is so sentimental Not made of wood I've got it so bad And that ain't good
I am an emotional person and my heart is very soft and fragile, which makes it very difficult for me to handle unrequited love.


But when the fish are jumpin' And Friday rolls around My man an' I, we gin some We pray some, and sin some
Despite the pain caused by my unrequited love, I still spend time with my partner on weekends, enjoying some gin and prayer, and sometime indulging in sinful behavior.


He don't love me like I love him The way he should I've got it bad And that ain't good
Even though I love my partner deeply, he does not reciprocate my feelings and this makes me feel terrible.


Yes I've got it bad And that ain't good
Overall, my unrequited love for my partner is causing me a lot of emotional turmoil and distress.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, GUY WEBSTER/WEBSTER MUSIC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, PAUL WEBSTER

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