Lyrics
Get up in the mornin' feelin' mighty weak;
Expressing physical and emotional exhaustion upon waking up.
A tossin' and a turnin'. Well, I ain't had no sleep.
Describing restlessness and sleep deprivation.
Oh, baby, what roads our love takin'?
Pondering the uncertain path of their love.
To romance or heartbreakin'.
Questioning whether their relationship will lead to romance or heartbreak.
Won't you say which way you're gonna go.
Asking the partner to clarify the direction of the relationship.
I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know.
Expressing a strong desire to know and understand the partner's feelings.
Nine and nine make fourteen; four and four make nine.
Using nonsensical arithmetic to convey confusion and mental distress.
The clock is strikin' thirteen; I think I lost my mind.
Highlighting the disorientation and feeling of losing control of time.
You know it's getting' aggravatin'.
Expressing frustration with the prolonged uncertainty.
How long can I keep waitin'?
Questioning how much longer the waiting can continue.
Tell me if you love me, yes or no.
Directly asking the partner to confirm their love or lack thereof.
I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know.
Reiterating the urgency and importance of knowing the partner's feelings.
Oh, how much I need you!
Expressing a deep emotional need for the partner.
Have pity on this heart of mine.
Appealing for compassion due to the vulnerability of the heart.
Well, if you need and want me too,
Offering commitment and loyalty if reciprocated.
I'll be your one and only till the end of time.
Committing to being the partner's exclusive love until the end of time.
Saw the fortune teller; had my fortune read.
Describing seeking guidance from a fortune teller.
She sent me to the doctor, who sent me straight to bed.
Revealing a visit to the doctor due to emotional distress.
He said I'm lonesome and I'm lovesick.
Indicating feelings of loneliness and lovesickness.
I've got my mind on lipstick.
Mentioning preoccupation with thoughts of romance.
Will you kiss away my cares and woe?
Pleading for the partner to alleviate worries through a kiss.
I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know.
Reiterating the intense desire to know the partner's feelings.
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