I Got It Bad
Sara Gazarek Lyrics


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The poets say that all who love are blind.
But I'm in love and I know what time it is.
The good book says go seek and ye shall find.
Well I have sought and my what a climb it is.
My life(or love?) is just like the weather, it changes with the hour
when he's near I'm fair and warmer and when he's gone,
i'm cloudy with showers.
An emotion like the ocean, it's either sink or swim.
When a women loves a man like I love 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, sentimental.
Not made of wood.
I've, I've got it bad and that ain't good.

But when the fish are jumping, and Friday rolls around,
My man and me, we ____ some, and pray some, and ____ some.

But he don't love me, like I love him.
Lord, no no no nobody could.
I've, I've got it bad and that ain't good.

But when the weekend's over, and Monday rolls around.
I end up, just like I started out, i'm crying my heart out.

He don't love me, like I love him.
Nobody could.

Like the lonely weeping willow, lost in the wood.




the things i tell my pillow, no one ever should.
I've got it bad and that ain't good.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sara Gazarek's song "I Got It Bad" tell a story of a woman in love with a man who does not treat her as well as he should. The first verse references the idea that love can make people blind, but the singer is aware of the difficulties in her relationship. She has tried to find love but has faced challenges along the way. She compares her love to the weather, changing with the hour, indicating the instability of her emotions when it comes to this person. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "I've got it bad," emphasizing the deep love and vulnerability that is not reciprocated.


The second verse describes the singer's emotional turmoil and sentimental heart. She longs for the man to treat her better, but still finds herself deeply in love with him. The bridge of the song paints a picture of a happy weekend, where the couple spends time together and even prays together. However, this happiness is short-lived, and the reality of his lack of love sets in once again come Monday. The song ends with a powerful image of the singer confessing her love to her pillow, indicating that she has no one else to confide in when it comes to her unrequited love.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Got It Bad" tell a heartbreaking story of a person deeply in love with someone who does not treat them well. The themes of vulnerability, emotional turmoil, and unrequited love are present throughout the song. This narrative is supported by Sara Gazarek's smooth jazz sound and powerful vocals, creating a haunting ballad that anyone who has experienced unrequited love can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

The poets say that all who love are blind.
The common belief is that love makes people blind to the faults of their partners.


But I'm in love and I know what time it is.
Despite being in love, the singer is aware of the reality of her situation.


The good book says go seek and ye shall find.
Religious teachings advocate the pursuit of love and companionship.


Well I have sought and my what a climb it is.
Despite seeking love, the journey has been difficult for the singer.


My life(or love?) is just like the weather, it changes with the hour
The singer's emotions towards her partner are constantly fluctuating.


when he's near I'm fair and warmer and when he's gone, i'm cloudy with showers.
The singer's mood is heavily influenced by the presence or absence of her partner.


An emotion like the ocean, it's either sink or swim.
Love is powerful and can either lead to success or failure in a relationship.


When a women loves a man like I love him.
The singer's love for her partner is intense and strong.


Never treats me, sweet and gentle, the way he should.
The singer's partner does not always treat her how she desires and deserves to be treated.


I've got it bad, and that ain't good.
The singer acknowledges that her love for her partner is causing her pain.


My poor heart is, sentimental.
The singer's heart is filled with emotion and sensitivity.


Not made of wood.
The singer is human and vulnerable to emotional pain.


But when the fish are jumping, and Friday rolls around,
The singer finds comfort in spending time with her partner on weekends.


My man and me, we ____ some, and pray some, and ____ some.
The singer and her partner engage in various activities together, including talking and praying.


But he don't love me, like I love him.
The singer's love for her partner is not reciprocated to the same degree.


Lord, no no no nobody could.
No one could ever love him as intensely as the singer does.


But when the weekend's over, and Monday rolls around.
After the weekend, the singer is faced with the reality of her troubled relationship.


I end up, just like I started out, i'm crying my heart out.
The singer is filled with emotion and heartbreak when the weekend is over.


Like the lonely weeping willow, lost in the wood.
The singer feels lost and alone in her heartbreak.


the things i tell my pillow, no one ever should.
The singer confides in her pillow about her pain and heartbreak.


I've got it bad and that ain't good.
The singer's love for her partner is causing her intense pain and sadness.




Writer(s): Duke Ellington, Paul Francis Webster

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