Southern Soul Paradise: Sir Lawrence

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Sir Lawrence - "Walking Papers"

This is one of the many reasons why I love southern soul. The songs are often real stories from down to earth people like you and me. Walking Papers is a heartfelt but sad song. This man gave up after trying so hard to keep this relationship going and he gives his woman her walking papers - he's done.

Something I want to say to you baby

It’s been on my mind, on my mind for a while now

I’m so tired of your lying and cheating ways

And you leaving me day after day

Your broken promises and your shattered dreams

Real love, you don’t have a clue to what it means

It’s too late baby to reconciliate

It’s been too many times you caused my heart to break

So many sleepless nights

Wondering where could you be

When you should have been home

Making sweet love to me

I’m packing my bags

I’m getting the hell out of here

I won’t look back, I won’t shed a tear

Cause being with you, I can’t take no more

It’s over baby, I’m walking out the door

I’m giving you your walking papers, oh yes I am

Your service is no longer needed

I’m giving you your walking papers, oh yes I am

You’re free, free baby to see who you want to see

You’ve got no one to blame but yourself

It’s been too many times when I told you how I felt

You just smiled and said that things were gonna change

But for so long baby, things have been the same

No longer will I be used and abused

No longer will I be blinded by love and be your fool

I hope you’ve heard every word I said

Cause last night was the last night I’ll sleep in your bed

I’m giving you your walking papers, oh yes I am

Your service is no longer needed

I’m giving you your walking papers, oh yes I am

You’re free, free free baby to see who you want to see