Sick and Tired
Sam Butera and The Witnesses Lyrics


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Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sam Butera & The Witnesses' "Sick And Tired" tell the story of a man who is fed up with his partner's lazy and irresponsible behavior. He wakes up in the morning and takes care of her, even brushing her teeth for her, before going to work. When he comes home, she is still in bed with a rag tied around her head. He tells her that she needs to change her ways or he will kick her out.


The chorus, "Oh baby, whatcha gonna do/I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you," highlights the frustration and exasperation that the man is feeling. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes his resolve to make a change in the relationship.


The lyrics are straightforward and direct, with a strong emphasis on the man's feelings and actions. The song has a bluesy feel to it, with a steady beat and soulful saxophone solos. Overall, "Sick And Tired" is a classic breakup song, conveying the singer's dissatisfaction with a partner who is more trouble than they're worth.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking the recipient about their intentions regarding their behavior.


Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Reiterating the question of what the recipient plans to do.


I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Expressing frustration with the recipient's actions and indicating a desire for change.


Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
Describing a typical morning routine involving care for the recipient.


'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Highlighting the extent of care given to the recipient, even including dental hygiene.


Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Noting a particular behavior of the recipient that is causing frustration.


Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Additional detail meant to emphasize the state of the recipient's inaction.


I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Issuing a warning that the recipient's behavior needs to change.


I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Emphasizing the seriousness of the preceding statement.


Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Declaring that this is the last time the recipient will be warned about their behavior.


Gonna find yourself outside
Threatening that the recipient's behavior will lead to them being asked to leave or kicked out.


Last time tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Repeating the warning about the recipient's behavior for emphasis.


Last time tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Additional emphasis on the seriousness of the warning being given.


Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Recalling the opening question, further highlighting the need for the recipient to take action.


I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Repeating the frustration with the recipient's behavior and the desire for change.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT

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