My Oh My
Sad Café Lyrics
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I've been laid up three days or more to ease my head
And the TV's always on by my side
And I can't get enough to turn it off, not even if I tried
For some strange reason I got out of my bed
And walked across the room
Looked in the mirror, what did I see?
I saw the Devil, he was looking at me
Don't criticise, I know you can take it
I always knew that you would
My oh my boy am I wasted,
Mmm but you tasted fine
Cry oh cry tears can't erase it,
It's just a question of time
Yeah I'm sick of driving round in this car
I been 3000 miles or so and I still ain't got too far
And the radio's always on by my side
I can't get enough to turn it off, not even if I tried
For some strange reason I pulled over to the side
And started thinking about you
Looked in the mirror, what did I see?
I saw the Devil creeping up on me
My oh my, boy am I wasted. yeah but you tasted good
Don't criticise, I know you can take it
I always knew that you would
My oh my boy am I wasted,
Mmm but you tasted fine
Cry oh cry tears can't erase it,
It's just a question of time
My oh my boy am I wasted
Yeah but you tasted yummy, yummy so good
Cry oh cry tears can't erase it aah
Yummy yummy
My oh my, boy am I wasted
Yeah but you tasted so fine
Don't criticise, I know you can take it
I always knew that you would
Sad Café's song, "My Oh My," is a narrative about the singer's internal struggles with addiction and his relationships. The lyrics reveal that the singer is physically unwell and bedridden, and seemingly unable to function without the presence of a TV to distract from his pain. However, he has a moment of clarity, where he confronts himself in the mirror and sees the Devil staring back. This could signify that he has been battling inner demons, possibly substance abuse, and realizing the depth of his dependence.
Despite his struggles, the singer acknowledges that he has had pleasurable experiences with the object of his affection. He talks about tasting good and being yummy, possibly signaling that his addiction or relationship started as something pleasurable. He also knows that criticizing the object of his affection would be too much to bear, as he is fully aware of the role they played in his addiction.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about his aimless wandering in life and how he can't seem to get anywhere, despite all his efforts. Another moment of self-confrontation occurs, and he sees the Devil creeping up on him, likely representing his addiction catching up with him.
The song ends on a sad note, with the singer acknowledging that he is "wasted" and that tears can't erase the reality of his situation. The song leaves a lingering feeling of despair and hopelessness, suggesting that the singer's addiction and struggles with relationships could be cyclical, and he may not break free easily.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been sick of laying up in this bed you know
I am tired of being stuck in this situation
I've been laid up three days or more to ease my head
I have been trying to feel better by resting for a few days
And the TV's always on by my side
I constantly have the TV as a companion
And I can't get enough to turn it off, not even if I tried
I have become so reliant on the TV that I cannot seem to turn it off
For some strange reason I got out of my bed
For some unknown reason, I got up from my bed
And walked across the room
I took a few steps to get a change of scenery
Looked in the mirror, what did I see?
I looked in the mirror to see my own reflection
I saw the Devil, he was looking at me
I saw something evil staring back at me in the mirror
My oh my, boy am I wasted. yeah but you tasted good
I am very intoxicated, but I enjoyed spending time with you
Don't criticise, I know you can take it
Please do not judge me, as I am aware of my own actions and the consequences
I always knew that you would
I knew that you would understand and accept me for who I am
Yeah I'm sick of driving round in this car
I am tired of being on the road and driving around
I been 3000 miles or so and I still ain't got too far
I have traveled a long distance but have not made much progress
And the radio's always on by my side
I always have the radio playing as a form of company
I can't get enough to turn it off, not even if I tried
I cannot seem to turn off the radio despite my efforts
For some strange reason I pulled over to the side
For some unexplainable reason, I stopped the car by the side of the road
And started thinking about you
I began to reflect and think about you
Looked in the mirror, what did I see?
I looked at my reflection in the mirror
I saw the Devil creeping up on me
I saw something ominous and sinister approaching me
My oh my, boy am I wasted. yeah but you tasted good
I am very intoxicated, but I enjoyed spending time with you
Don't criticise, I know you can take it
Please do not judge me, as I am aware of my own actions and the consequences
I always knew that you would
I knew that you would understand and accept me for who I am
My oh my boy am I wasted
I am heavily intoxicated
Mmm but you tasted fine
Despite the drunkenness, I enjoyed the experience of being with you
Cry oh cry tears can't erase it
No amount of crying can undo what has already happened
It's just a question of time
Only time can heal the wounds and ease the pain
Yeah but you tasted yummy, yummy so good
I enjoyed the experience of being with you very much
My oh my, boy am I wasted
I am heavily intoxicated
Yeah but you tasted so fine
Despite the drunkenness, I enjoyed the experience of being with you
Don't criticise, I know you can take it
Please do not judge me, as I am aware of my own actions and the consequences
I always knew that you would
I knew that you would understand and accept me for who I am
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: SPENCER DAY
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@soulboy5700
One thing I hate about this song........it’s too short 😢. I wish it would go on forever as it’s such a great song. Play it 10 times in a row as it’s one of my all time faves and they were such a great band.
@fellfox
Still sounds brilliant after all those years. He had a great voice 👏🏻
@normaparfitt2614
Still gets me after 40+ years
@tinawilliams1834
You are not alone, Val. Gorgeous song :)
@Brentford-rf5sh
Good Lord, this song is forty years old!!!!! I remember it like it was 1979.
@andrewcdavies
A very much underestimated and unappreciated band. Rest in peace Paul Young.
@jackmar64jl
andrewcdavies Not THE Paul Young? Surely not? 😟😲
@gaynor1721
@@jackmar64jl Paul Young, the lead singer of Sad Cafe, who died of a heart attack in 2000.
@looksbyliberty4561
Wish I got to meet my great uncle Paul 😩 I was born dec 2001
@vibes..585
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