What's Up With That
What's Up With That: A Tale of Uncertainty and Disappointment
Lyrics
You said: "Eight o'clock an' don't be late."
You instructed me to be punctual at eight o'clock.
I said: "I won't: I just can't wait."
I assured you that I won't be late and expressed my anticipation.
Nine-fifteen, I'm wonderin' where you're at.
At 9:15, I'm curious about your whereabouts.
Hey, baby, what's up with that?
I question what's going on, asking "baby, what's up with that?"
Pedro, my friend, dropped in at ten.
My friend Pedro visited at ten.
"Como esta. Muy buen."
He greeted in Spanish, "How are you? Very good."
He said he saw you kiss a boy down at the laundry-mat.
Pedro claims to have seen you kissing someone at the laundromat.
Now, mes amigo, what's up with that?
I ask my friend what's happening, saying "mes amigo, what's up with that?"
Girl, what's goin' on?
I inquire about the situation, questioning the girl's actions.
Why would you be out lookin' around,
Why are you searching around when we had plans last night?
When last night, we had somethin' cookin'?
Referencing a previous night when something significant was happening.
You swore you'd be my baby,
You promised to be mine forever.
And I'd forever be your baby too.
Mutual commitment to each other.
That's why I thought you'd never leave me hangin',
I believed you wouldn't leave me in a difficult situation.
An' stuck on this bar stool cross-eyed,
Feeling abandoned, singing the blues at a bar.
Singin' the blues to a bartender girl,
Singing to a bartender girl in a cowboy hat.
In a cowboy hat:
Describing the setting of the blues singing.
Baby, what's up with that?
Asking the girl again, "Baby, what's up with that?"
Where could you be? It's almost twelve.
It's almost midnight, wondering where you are.
I left a message on your shelf.
I left a message, no response.
One-thirty-five, still ain't heard back.
At 1:35, still no word from you.
Now could you tell me what's up with that?
Expressing frustration, seeking an explanation.
It's closing time, I leave alone.
It's closing time, leaving the bar alone.
Drive by your house but you're not home.
Passing by your house, you're not there.
All night long, wonderin' where you're at.
All night long, wondering about your location.
Hey, baby, what's up with that?
Repeating the question, "Hey, baby, what's up with that?"
Girl, what's goin' on?
Reiterating the inquiry about the girl's actions.
Why would you be out lookin' around,
Questioning the reason for her wandering.
When last night, we had somethin' cookin'?
Referencing a night when something important was happening.
You swore you'd be my baby,
Reminding her of the commitment to each other.
And I'd forever be your baby too.
Belief that she wouldn't leave him in such a situation.
That's why I thought you'd never leave me hangin',
Expressing disappointment and confusion.
An' stuck on this bar stool cross-eyed,
Feeling abandoned and stuck at a bar.
Singin' the blues to a bartender girl,
Continuing to sing the blues to a bartender girl in a cowboy hat.
In a cowboy hat:
Repeating the question, "Baby, what's up with that?"
Baby, what's up with that?
Reiterating the frustration and seeking an explanation.
Oh, yeah, yeah:
Expressing general frustration and confusion.
Oh, baby, what's up with that?
Final plea, "Oh, baby, what's up with that?"
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