Fannie Mae
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Well, I want somebody
Tell me what's wrong with me
I want somebody
Tell me what's wrong with me

No I ain't in trouble
I'm in so much misery
Now, Fannie Mae
(Fannie Mae)
Baby won't you please come home
(Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae)

Fannie Mae
(Fannie Mae)
Baby won't you please come home
(Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae)

Now, I ain't been myself
Girl, since you've been gone
(Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae)

I can hear my name a ringing
On down the line
(Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae)

Yeah, I can hear my name ringing
On down the line
(Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae)

I wanna know do you love me
Or am I just wasting my time

Now, Fannie Mae
(Fannie Mae)
Baby won't you please come home
(Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae)

Fannie Mae
Baby won't you please come home
(Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae)

Girl I ain't been myself
Honey, since you've been gone
(Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae)

I'm crying, oh
Oh, woe, woe, po' me
Crying, oh
Oh, oh, oh, po' me

No I ain't in trouble
I'm in so much misery

Fannie Mae
(Fannie Mae)
Baby won't you please come home
(Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae)

Now, Fannie Mae
Baby won't you please come home
(Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae)





Now, I ain't been myself
Girl, since you've been gone

Overall Meaning

The song "Fannie Mae" by Gary T is a plea to a woman who has left the singer. He is asking her to come back home to him, as he is in "so much misery" without her. The repetitive line "I want somebody, tell me what's wrong with me" suggests that he is struggling to understand why she left and what he can do to win her back. He is desperate for her to return and is consumed by thoughts of her, hence his repeated cries for her to come home.


The repeated use of the name "Fannie Mae" gives the song a catchy and memorable hook, while also personalizing the singer's longing for his lost love. The line "I can hear my name ringing on down the line" suggests that he is calling out to her but not receiving a response. The final lines of the song, in which he cries out "woe" and "po' me" repeatedly, show the depth of his despair and misery without her.


Overall, the song is a classic example of blues music, featuring a simple but effective bassline and repetitive lyrics that reflect the singer's emotional pain. It's a raw, emotional piece that speaks to the pain of lost love.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I want somebody Tell me what's wrong with me I want somebody Tell me what's wrong with me No I ain't in trouble I'm in so much misery
The singer is in emotional distress and wants someone to tell them what's wrong with them so they can find a way to feel better. They emphasize that they're not in trouble, but are just feeling miserable.


Now, Fannie Mae (Fannie Mae) Baby won't you please come home (Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae) Fannie Mae (Fannie Mae) Baby won't you please come home (Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae) Now, I ain't been myself Girl, since you've been gone (Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae)
The singer is calling out to their lover, Fannie Mae, and asking them to come home. They admit that they haven't felt like themselves since their lover left, which suggests that Fannie Mae is a vital part of their life.


I can hear my name a ringing On down the line (Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae) Yeah, I can hear my name ringing On down the line (Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae) I wanna know do you love me Or am I just wasting my time
The singer is hearing their name being called down the line, which may be a reference to a telephone. They're unsure if their lover still loves them, and wonders if they're wasting their time pining for someone who may not feel the same way.


Girl I ain't been myself Honey, since you've been gone (Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae) I'm crying, oh Oh, woe, woe, po' me Crying, oh Oh, oh, oh, po' me No I ain't in trouble I'm in so much misery
The artist reiterates that they haven't been themselves since their lover left, and they're crying and feeling sorry for themselves. They emphasize again that they're not in trouble, but are overwhelmed with misery.


Fannie Mae (Fannie Mae) Baby won't you please come home (Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae) Now, Fannie Mae Baby won't you please come home (Fannie Mae, my Fannie Mae) Now, I ain't been myself Girl, since you've been gone
The song ends with the artist continuing to plea for Fannie Mae to come home, emphasizing that they haven't been themselves without them. They convey a sense of desperation and longing for their lover to return.




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