Johnnie Taylor - "And I Panicked"

Johnnie Taylor is the best.  Here is an absolutely beautiful ballad, simply beautiful. It's a story of this man's reaction when he found his woman gone. I heard this song this morning and I had to take the time and listen to it over and over till I got the words right.

Three times this morning I put my phone to my ear

I dialed your number, let it ring

But baby, no one was there

When I ran to your house

Found your room unoccupied

I checked the drawers and closets but they were empty inside

And I panicked inside

Chorus

I panicked to think part of my life had gone away

And I panicked not knowing how would I live another day

Because I love you and I need you and I want you baby

And I panicked inside

(Cause your love has gone away)

I walked home wanting, wanting to turn back the hand of time

Just one more chance, just one more chance

I’ll make you see

You shouldn’t leave me behind, that ain’t right baby

You would be convinced, my love is here to stay

And it’s not a game I’m playing

I want a house and kid someday

I would love and ?

Chorus

I didn’t want to get frantic

But I just had to panic, panic, oh and I panicked

Chorus

I just couldn’t keep my cool

Because I was losing you

I didn’t want to get frantic but I just had to panic

Oh baby, since you’ve gone away, how can I live another day

XXOOXX
Cause I love you, can't you see it in my eyes?
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