I'm A Mess

Anthony Hamilton · Comin' From Where I'm From [2003]

I'm A Mess



By Anthony Hamilton

I'm a mess

by Anthony Hamilton



Verse I

I'm so torn up now/ can't believe I lost you

Lost my best friend/ my soul mate/ can't believe it's true

We've invested in a set of twins/ a small house /and the dog cried out

Knew I was suffering/ he was chained to my pain.



Me and you were meant to last forever

And empty walls can't hold this house together

We were born to live and die together

And now ya gone and I'm so alone

Baby come on home



Chorus

You could have called/ you could have wrote/ you could tried

I rather you slit me cross the throat/ so I can die

Instead of leaving/ no explanation / as to why

You don't want me no more

(Repeat)



Verse II

I'm a mess right now/ I can't eat/ can't sleep

Bills are piling high/ ain't worked in three weeks

Ain't bathed/ can't shave/ cause my heart is so tender/ like living in a blender

I'm shaken and I'm scurrd (scared)



You and me were meant to last forever

And empty walls can't hold this house together

We were meant to lie and die together

And now you're gone and I'm so alone

Baby come on home



Chorus

You could have called/ you could have wrote/ you could tried

I rather you slit me cross the throat/ so I can die

Instead of leaving/ no explanation as to why

You don't want me no more

(Repeat)



Call me/ write me/ love me/ come home

(Repeat)

Ad lib out.......

I'm A Mess

Anthony Hamilton's 'I'm A Mess' stands as a poignant song on his 2003 album 'Comin' From Where I'm From,' reflecting the raw vulnerability characteristic of his early work. The track exemplifies Hamilton's signature blend of soulful R&B and gospel-infused melodies, capturing the emotional turbulence of personal struggle. Released during a pivotal period in his career, the song showcases his ability to translate intimate feelings into accessible, resonant music that resonated with audiences seeking authentic expression. It remains a defining moment in his discography, highlighting the lyrical depth and melodic sensibility that would continue to evolve through subsequent releases like 'Back To Love' and 'Ain't Nobody Worrying.'