What's the Matter With You Baby
Love's Redemption: A Harmony of Apology and Second Chances
Lyrics
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Expression of surprise or concern
Whoa-whoa, whoa, whoa
Repetition for emphasis, intensifying the emotion
Whoa-whoa, whoa, whoa
Continuation of emphasis or intensity
Whoa-whoa
Repetition for emphasis
Mm-hmm, hmm, hmm
Humming sound, possibly expressing contemplation or sadness
What's the matter with you, baby, what's the matter?
Questioning the emotional state of the baby and seeking an explanation
What did I do wrong?
Asking what the speaker did wrong, seeking clarity
Do you really wanna know?
Expressing a desire to know the reason behind the baby's mood
I wanna know, what's the matter with you, baby?
Reiteration of the desire to know what's wrong
You know that you done me wrong
Acknowledging that the baby has caused hurt or betrayal
Sorry, didn't mean no harm
Apologizing without intending harm
Oh, baby
An affectionate term for the baby
Let me take you out tonight
Proposing to take the baby out as a gesture to make things right
Make every little thing alright
Promising to make everything alright through the outing
You know you told me there would never be another
Recalling a promise that there would be no one else
And you know you lied
Accusing the baby of lying and causing hurt
When you lied, you hurt me, baby
Emphasizing the emotional pain caused by the lies
When I left and I went away
Reflecting on leaving and realizing the depth of love
I didn't know how much I loved you until today
Expressing the newfound realization of love
Oh baby, leavin' me wasn't right
Stating that leaving was not the right decision
And now you wanna take me out tonight
Desiring to be taken out tonight despite past actions
Mary, won't you let me get on your good side?
Requesting forgiveness and a chance to be on the good side
If I did that, Marvin, it would hurt my pride
Anticipating potential harm to pride if forgiveness is granted
Hey, let me make it up to you if I can
Offering to make amends but facing difficulty
I can't do it, don't you understand?
Expressing inability to make amends, seeking understanding
Mmm-hmm, hmm, hmm
Humming sound, possibly indicating contemplation or sadness
What's the matter with you, baby, what's the matter?
Reiterating the question about what's wrong with the baby
I told you that you done me wrong
Affirming that the baby has done wrong
Well, can you forgive me, maybe please forgive me?
Pleading for forgiveness, expressing remorse
I'll try, but it's gonna take some time
Acknowledging the need for time to forgive
Hurry up, hurry up, before I lose my mind
Urging a quick resolution before losing sanity
I've got a feelin' everything is gonna work alright
Expressing optimism about the future, that everything will be alright
But you can't take me out tonight
Reiterating the desire to be taken out tonight
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Expression of surprise or concern
Whoa-whoa, whoa, whoa
Repetition for emphasis, intensifying the emotion
Whoa-whoa, whoa, whoa
Continuation of emphasis or intensity
Whoa, whoa
Repetition for emphasis
Whoa-whoa
Repetition for emphasis, intensifying the emotion
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