Sick and Tired
Frustration Unveiled: Waylon Jennings' 'Sick and Tired' Meaning
Lyrics
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Expressing frustration and curiosity about the actions the partner will take.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Reiteration of the inquiry about the partner's intentions or actions.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Conveying weariness and dissatisfaction with the current relationship dynamic.
Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
Describing the routine of starting the day by preparing food.
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Highlighting the effort invested in taking care of the partner's hygiene.
Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Returning home to find the partner still in bed, indicating a lack of productivity.
Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.
Depicting the partner's unkempt appearance with a rag tied around the head.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Repeating the inquiry, reinforcing the theme of dissatisfaction.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Reiterating the frustration and discontent with the current state of the relationship.
I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Issuing a warning to the partner to change behavior or attitude.
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Emphasizing the sincerity of the previous warning.
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Stressing that it's the last chance to stop undesirable behavior.
Gonna find yourself outside
Threatening consequences, suggesting potential separation.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Repeating the inquiry, indicating the persistence of dissatisfaction.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Restating the weariness and frustration with the current relationship situation.
Last time tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Reiterating the warning about the need for the partner to change.
Last time tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Affirming the seriousness of the earlier warning.
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Repeating the final ultimatum to cease undesirable behavior.
Gonna find yourself outside
Reinforcing the potential outcome of being excluded from the relationship.
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Restating the frustration and expressing curiosity about the partner's actions.
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Reiterating the overall dissatisfaction and weariness with the current relationship.
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