And I Panicked
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And I Panicked
Three times this morning I put my phone to my ear
Dialed your number, let it ring
But still no one was there
When I ran to your house and found your room unoccupied
I checked the drawers and closets all were empty inside
And suddenly it hit me
And I panicked to think part of my life had gone away
And I panicked not knowing how I'd live after today
'Cause I love you
And I need you
Oh, I want you, baby
And I panicked and cried
And I cried...
I walked home wondering
How could you do this me
Guess you were lying when we planned
How our future would be
Remember how we talked about a home and kids someday?

I can't believe it was a part of the games that you play
To just love and run away
And I panicked to think part of my life had gone away
And I panicked not knowing how I'd live after today
'Cause I love you
And I need you
Oh, I want you, baby
And I panicked and cried
And I cried...
Oh... baby, listen girl
I said I panicked...
Oh, can't you see I panicked and cried
'Bout how my life had just slipped on away from me, baby
How can make it? - I can't live
I panicked
I know I've got to find somebody else




My life is no good without you, baby
Baby I panicked, I panicked, I panicked...

Overall Meaning

The Dramatics' song "And I Panicked" tells the story of a man who tries to reach out to his lover but fails repeatedly. He calls her number three times but finds no answer. He then goes to her house and realizes that she has left and taken all her possessions, leaving him alone and wondering how he can cope without her. In the second half of the song, he reflects on their past, recalling how they planned a life together, but she betrayed him by leaving. He concludes by acknowledging that he panicked and crying over her departure.


The lyrics of "And I Panicked" convey a sense of loneliness, confusion, and desperation. The repetition of words such as "panic" and "cry" emphasizes the man's emotional turmoil and his inability to cope with his loss. The song also reflects on the themes of love, betrayal, and the fear of being alone, which are common in many romantic relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Three times this morning I put my phone to my ear
I attempted to reach out to you three times today by calling your phone number.


Dialed your number, let it ring
I dialed your phone number but no one answered.


But still no one was there
You were not available to pick up the call.


When I ran to your house and found your room unoccupied
I went to your house and saw that your room was empty.


I checked the drawers and closets all were empty inside
I examined the drawers and closets but they too were empty.


And suddenly it hit me
Realization set in and I became aware of the situation.


And I panicked to think part of my life had gone away
I became overwhelmed with fear and anxiety at the thought of you leaving my life.


And I panicked not knowing how I'd live after today
I panicked because I could not imagine how I would survive without you in my life.


'Cause I love you
My panic was a result of my deep love for you.


And I need you
I felt a deep sense of need for you in my life and didn't know what to do without you.


Oh, I want you, baby
My desire for you compounded my fear of losing you.


And I panicked and cried
I was so overwhelmed by fear and sadness that I began to cry.


I walked home wondering
I felt lost and uncertain as I walked back home.


How could you do this me
I was confused and hurt by your sudden disappearance, and could not understand why you would do this to me.


Guess you were lying when we planned
I realized that you may have been deceitful in our conversations and future plans.


How our future would be
We had talked about having a future together but I now feel like you may have been insincere.


I can't believe it was a part of the games that you play
I couldn't believe that our relationship may have been just a game to you.


To just love and run away
You may have just wanted to love me briefly and then move on with your life.


Oh... baby, listen girl
I am addressing my feelings towards you and asking for your attention.


I said I panicked...
I am reiterating that I was feeling extremely panicked and overwhelmed.


Oh, can't you see I panicked and cried
I was crying so hard because I was feeling intense panic and fear of losing you.


'Bout how my life had just slipped on away from me, baby
I am expressing how my life feels like it is slipping away without you in it.


How can make it? - I can't live
I am coming to terms with the fact that I may not be able to live without you in my life.


I panicked
I was swept away by overwhelming panic and fear.


I know I've got to find somebody else
Although I love you deeply, I may need to find someone else who will stay in my life and provide what I need.


My life is no good without you, baby
I believe that my life has lost all meaning without you by my side.


Baby I panicked, I panicked, I panicked...
I panicked because my heart is invested in you, and the fear of losing you was too much to bear.




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Ebony Eyes Olds

Its 2019 and the Dramatics are still soothing. RIP

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Now 2023 btw and still..

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LJ sings his face off every time! Geez! I love each and every one of the Dramatics. They're all great alone, but so much better together.

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When he says, I don’t give heck about the old zodiac, it what’s in your heart, wow, the way his voice trembles.

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Yes lord don't he

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