So Bad
Yearning Echoes: Toots & the Maytals' 'So Bad' Unveiled
Lyrics
ay ay ay ay
Expression of emotion, possibly frustration or longing.
They say you don't love me
A claim or rumor that the subject doesn't love the speaker.
But I know, yeah
Confident assertion that the subject does indeed love the speaker.
I know you really love me
Reiteration of the belief that the subject truly loves the speaker.
But you don't love me like I love you
Comparison highlighting the speaker's intense love in contrast to the subject's love.
You don't need me like I need you
Emphasizing the asymmetry in the emotional need between the speaker and the subject.
So bad
Expressing the depth of the speaker's need for the subject.
I need you so bad
Repetition of the speaker's intense longing for the subject.
The way you treat me, you control me
Describing the subject's influence in controlling the speaker.
The way you love me, Lord you make me cry
Acknowledging the emotional impact of the subject's love, leading to tears.
You make me cry
Reiteration of the emotional response, emphasizing tears caused by love.
I've tried my best to keep you all the way flew(??)
Effort to maintain a positive relationship, despite potential challenges.
But if you're still feeling blue baby, come on me
Invitation for the subject to seek comfort if feeling sad.
I'll come to you
Commitment to be there for the subject in times of distress.
I've tried my very best to keep you satisfied
Expressing dedication to satisfying the subject's needs to the best of the speaker's ability.
But baby if you still want more from me, call on me
Openness to providing more for the subject if desired.
I'll give you more
Commitment to giving additional support or love if requested.
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