Suspicious
Written by Dennis DeYoung
Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung
Babe, there's somthing suspicious
I can sense there's a change in you
You give me your lovin', kissin'
Say everything's all right
I know something ain't cool
'Cause when I say goodnight to you
You're a half-a-million miles away
And I want to know
Will you still be here tomorrow?
Babe, I'm getting your message
There's been clues lying everywhere
You put on your perfume, make-up
You're dressing so fine
Just to go to the store
So if you found somebody who
Can give you lovin' more than I
Please tell me tonight--Baby, baby
Suspicious thoughts keep creeping into my mind
I chase them out but there's no way to disguise
I look in your eyes for the slightest affection
But all I get is your cool, cool rejection
Why can't I admit to the writing on the wall
Wait a minute, Baby
Can't you see I'm headed for a fall
I'm headed for a fall
Suspicious thoughts keep creeping into my mind
I chase them out but there's no way to disguise
I call you at work when lunchtime is over
You're always late and you're hardly ever sober
What I suspect, it makes me feel small
Take it easy, Baby
Can't you see I'm headed for a fall
I'm headed for a fall
Interpretation
Here it is in Dennis' own words, from a January 1985 interview with Rockline!:
A song that would definitely not have been on a Styx album. Musically, it's something Styx just wouldn't have done. It's a bluesy jazz, that light jazz bluesy, feel the blues, the BB King guitar style.
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