You'll Be Sorry One Day
Heartache Revenge: Slim Harpo's Warning in 'You'll Be Sorry One Day'
Lyrics
Well, you had me, where you want me
Expressing that the speaker was under the influence or control of someone else.
Baby, did me like you pleased
Describing how the person treated the speaker according to their desires.
But after ten long years
Indicating a significant passage of time, suggesting a long-term relationship.
My heart began to get even
Suggesting that the speaker's feelings changed and a desire for reciprocity emerged.
That's alright
Acceptance of the situation, possibly a resigned acknowledgment of the past.
Whoa, that's alright
Reaffirming acceptance, possibly to emphasize resilience.
S'alright the way ya doin' me
Expressing acceptance of the way the mistreatment is happening.
Baby, you'll be sorry one day
Forewarning the person that they will regret their actions in the future.
Well, whenever there was trouble
Stating the speaker's constant presence during times of trouble.
I was always around
Highlighting the speaker's loyalty and availability in difficult situations.
But when ya got on your feet
Noting a change in the person's circumstances, leading to mistreatment.
You know, you put me down
Describing how the person, upon improvement, started putting the speaker down.
That's alright
Reiterating acceptance of the situation, maintaining composure.
Whoa, that's alright
Emphasizing acceptance, possibly to convey emotional resilience.
S'alright the way ya doin' me
Acknowledging acceptance of the mistreatment as a recurring theme.
Baby, you'll be sorry one day
Repeating the warning that the person will regret their actions in the future.
Well, it's a-one thing 'bout the women
Expressing confusion or frustration about women's behavior.
That I just can't understand 'em
Highlighting a lack of understanding regarding women's needs and desires.
Ev'rything they need
Observing that women may have everything they need but still desire someone else.
But still they wants another man
Pointing out the contradiction in women's behavior.
That's alright
Maintaining composure and acceptance despite the confusion about women.
Whoa, that's alright
Reaffirming acceptance, emphasizing emotional strength.
S'alright the way ya doin' me
Expressing acceptance of mistreatment despite the confusion about women.
Baby, you'll be sorry one day
Reiterating the warning that the person will regret their actions in the future.
Well, when your troubles start to fallin', baby
Using a metaphor to describe challenging times in the person's life.
Just like the rain
Comparing the person's troubles to falling rain, emphasizing their inevitability.
You're gonna need me, baby
Predicting that the person will need the speaker when facing difficulties.
Just to hold yo' hand
Highlighting a supportive role, offering comfort during tough times.
That's alright
Reiterating acceptance of mistreatment, maintaining emotional strength.
Whoa, that's alright
Emphasizing acceptance, possibly underscoring resilience.
S'alright the way you did me
Acknowledging mistreatment and expressing composure despite it.
Baby, you'll be sorry one day
Repeating the warning that the person will regret their actions in the future.
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