Lyrics
Where were you
The singer is questioning someone's absence or lack of support.
When I wanted you to love me through the night?
Expressing a desire for love and companionship during the night.
Where were you
Reiterating the absence of the person when love was sought.
When I wanted you to love and hold me tight?
Desiring love and emotional closeness that was not provided.
Where were you, little darlin'
Questioning the whereabouts of the person, using a term of endearment.
When you said to pick you up after school?
Recalling a specific instance of being stood up after school.
I know where, little lady,
Asserting knowledge of the person's whereabouts with confidence.
'Cause my mama didn't raise no fool.
Stating that the singer is not easily fooled, attributing it to upbringing.
Yeah.
Exclamation expressing emotion, possibly frustration or disappointment.
Where were you?
Repetition of the question "Where were you?" for emphasis.
Where were you?
-Where were you?
-Where were you?
-I know where, baby,
Confirming knowledge of the person's actions, suggesting infidelity.
you been runnin' 'round loose on the side.
Indicating awareness of the person's unfaithful behavior.
I know where, little lady,
Repeating the assertion of the person's unfaithfulness.
you been runnin' 'round with something to hide.
Emphasizing the person's attempts to conceal something.
I don't mind, darlin', if you're feelin' fancy and free.
Expressing acceptance of the person's desire for freedom.
I don't mind, little baby,
Indicating that the person's sister is attractive to the singer.
'Cause your sister's lookin' real good to me.
Expressing interest in the person's sister without inhibition.
Hey,
An interjection signaling a change in the tone or focus of the lyrics.
Where were you?
Repetition of the question "Where were you?" with continued emphasis.
Where were you?
-Where were you?
-Where were you?
-I didn't know what the hell was goin' on,
Expressing confusion or lack of understanding about a situation.
Someday you're gonna break.
Suggesting a future emotional breakdown or crisis for the person.
So don't try to get yourself straight,
Advising against attempting to correct or improve the situation.
You're just a little too late.
Stating that any attempt at improvement is too late.
Where were you?
Repetition of the question "Where were you?" with continued emphasis.
Where were you?
-Where were you?
-Where were you?
-Where were you?
Final repetition of the question "Where were you?" emphasizing the absence.
Where were you?
-Where were you?
-Where were you?
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