Story Behind The Song
I grew up on Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, and all the other Soul Music greats. This is my tribute to them and the music I loved.
Song Description
Old school R&B, in the Stax/Volt tradition.
| Song Length |
4:33 |
Genre |
R & B - Soul, R & B - Soul |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Gloomy, Poignant |
Subject |
Making Up, General |
| Similar Artists |
Delbert McClinton, Sam Cooke |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Why does my life suddenly make no sense
Why am I sittin up here on this fence
Just last week I was doin fine
C'mon baby throw me a line
Now I feel all these doubts and fears
Can't get over this pain and these tears
For you
Why does the sun refuse to shine
Why all this gloom in this heart of mine
Every day is filled with rain
Don't think I'll never smile again
Since you left everything has changed
My whole world has been rearranged
For you
What can I do what can I say
To make you come back home to stay
I'd climb any mountain I'd swim the sea
If it would bring you back home to me
Help me girl I'm beggin please
To make you happy I'd get down on my knees
For you
Our love's a victim of circumstance
Please baby gimme another chance
I'll be the picture of true romance
For you
Hurry home and stay by my side
There'll be no reason to run and hide
You know I'll give you everything you need
Your satisfaction's guaranteed
I'm standin here with open arms
Givin up all my boyish charms
For you