Dawson was the son of a big band leader, and started working in music in his teens. He was signed to the Swan label, owned by Dick Clark, but Clark's involvement the 1950s radio payola scandal ended the Swan label and left Dawson without a record contract. As a studio musician, he is heard playing drums on the hit song "Hey Baby" by Bruce Channel and "Hey Paula" by Paul and Paula.
He succumbed to throat cancer at the age of 64 in 2003.
sick and tired
Ronnie Dawson 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 lyrics of Ronnie Dawson's song "Sick and Tired" describe a situation where the singer is fed up with the way his partner is acting. They start off by asking what their partner is going to do, as they are sick and tired of fooling around with them. The singer then gives examples of how they take care of their partner, even brushing their teeth before leaving for work. However, when they come back home, their partner is still in bed, with a rag tied around their head. In the following verse, the singer warns their partner that they need to change their ways, or else they will find themselves outside.
The song tells a story of a troubled relationship and a person who has reached their breaking point. The use of the phrase "sick and tired" suggests that the singer has been dealing with this behavior for some time and is now fed up. The repetition of the chorus and the urgent tone of the lyrics add to this sense of frustration and impatience.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking what the person intends to do about the situation.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Reiterating the question as a sign of frustration.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Expressing weariness and dissatisfaction with the current state of the relationship.
Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
Describing a daily routine of the singer, which includes caring for their partner.
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Going to great lengths to take care of the partner's needs.
Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Expressing disappointment at the partner's lack of productivity or motivation.
Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Highlighting the partner's unkempt appearance.
I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Urging the partner to make positive changes in order to improve the relationship.
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Emphasizing the importance of the message being communicated.
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Issuing a final warning to stop whatever negative behavior is occurring.
Gonna find yourself outside
Threatening to end the relationship if the partner does not change their ways.
Last time tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Repeating the warning to reinforce its seriousness.
Last time tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Reiterating the importance of the message being communicated.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking for the partner's response to the ultimatum.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Restating the weariness and dissatisfaction with the current state of the relationship.
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Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT
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God, I looooooove this song!