Lyrics
When I lost my baby (baby)
Expresses the moment when the singer lost their significant other (referred to as "baby").
I almost lost my mind
Describes the extreme emotional distress or turmoil experienced when the singer lost their partner.
When I lost my baby (baby)
Reiteration of the emotional impact caused by the loss of the singer's partner.
I almost lost my mind
Further emphasizes the intense emotional state following the loss of the singer's beloved.
My head is in a spin
Symbolizes confusion or disorientation experienced by the singer due to the partner's departure.
Since she's left me behind
Expresses ongoing emotional turmoil and feelings of being abandoned by the departed partner.
I went to see the gypsy
Describes the singer seeking guidance or answers by visiting a fortune-teller (gypsy) for insight.
And had my fortune read
Reiteration of the singer's visit to the fortune-teller to learn about their future.
I went to see the gypsy
Repeated action of seeking insight from the fortune-teller to comprehend what lies ahead.
And had my fortune read
Reflects the singer's emotional distress, feeling sorrowful upon hearing the fortune-teller's prediction.
I hung my head in sorrow
Expresses the singer's sadness or despair upon hearing the fortune-teller's words.
When she said what she said
Indicates the emotional impact of the fortune-teller's prediction on the singer's state of mind.
Well, I can tell you, people (people)
Expresses the singer's intention to share the fortune-teller's message with others (people).
The news was not so good
Highlights that the news shared by the fortune-teller wasn't positive or uplifting.
Well, I can tell you, people (people)
Reiterates the unfavorable nature of the news received from the fortune-teller.
The news was not so good
Further emphasizes the disappointment or sadness conveyed through the fortune-teller's message.
She said "Your baby's left you"
Specifically quotes the fortune-teller mentioning the partner's departure from the singer's life.
"This time she's gone for good" (gone for good)
Indicates that the fortune-teller believes the partner's departure is permanent or final.
Bah-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Represents a vocalization or a non-verbal expression that conveys strong emotions or distress.
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