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Distracted
15,521
Jazz
Distracted was released on June 15, 1980 by Warner Jazz as a part of the album This Time
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Release DateJune 15, 1980
LabelWarner Jazz
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM86

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau
Background Vocals
Jay Graydon
Jay Graydon
Remixer
Jerry Hey
Jerry Hey
Trumpet
Lon Price
Lon Price
Alto Saxophone
Abe Laboriel
Abe Laboriel
Bass
Steve Gadd
Steve Gadd
Drums
George Duke
George Duke
Electric Guitar
Steve George
Steve George
Synthesizer
William Frank Reichenbach Jr.
William Frank Reichenbach Jr.
Trombone
Chuck Findley
Chuck Findley
Trumpet
Abraham Laboriel Sr.
Abraham Laboriel Sr.
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau
Songwriter
Jay Graydon
Jay Graydon
Arranger
Jerry Hey
Jerry Hey
Horn Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jay Graydon
Jay Graydon
Producer
Joe Bogan
Joe Bogan
Engineer
Bernie Grundman
Bernie Grundman
Mastering Engineer
Debbie Thompson
Debbie Thompson
Assistant Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I wonder, how do you do?
And should I come back to you?
I've been thinkin', I wonder, how do you do?
I should I come back to you?
[Verse 2]
I was lonely, uh-huh
Sad and so distracted
I took a highway, oh
It was the low way in disguise
There because only
My love had chain-reacted
Oh, oh
[Verse 3]
Well, there was a detour along the way
With a soft shoulder toll to pay
Leavin' me a-lonely
Yes, I really feel it more
Sad and so distracted
[Verse 4]
I was a-lonely, yeah
So sad, and so distracted
Takin' the freeway, but when I broke free
I closed my eyes
[Verse 5]
Mama, please hold me
Real close, 'cause I've been fractured
[Verse 6]
There was a detour along the way
With a soft shoulder toll to pay
Leavin' me a-lonely ( Leavin' me a-lonely)
Back up, woman (Back up, woman)
Sad and so distracted
[Verse 7]
Notice the teardrops
Runnin' down on my cheek (Runnin' down on my cheek)
Notice the laughter, oh
Makin' it loud's a good disguise
[Verse 8]
I'm takin' my heartaches
For a little ride on Main Street, oh
[Verse 9]
There was a detour along the way
Just another heart that stalled today
Leavin' me a-lonely (Leavin' me a-lonely, lonely, lonely)
Sad and so distracted
[Verse 10]
Play your horn, play on your horn
[Verse 11]
There was a detour along the way
Just another heart that stalled today
Leavin' me a-lonely, then I say (Leavin' me a-lonely, yeah)
I was sad and so distracted-te-ted, 'ted, yeah, yeah
(Sad and so distracted)
[Verse 12]
I was a-lonely
Sad and so distracted
I took a highway, yeah
But it was the low way in disguise (Takin' by surprise)
[Verse 13]
Sittin' here only
Because my love has chain-reacted, ooh, uh-huh
[Verse 14]
There was a detour along the way
And a soft shoulder toll to pay
Leavin' me a-lonely (Leavin' me a-lonely)
Sad and so distracted (I been so, I been so distracted)
[Verse 15]
(Somebody sit me down, sad and distracted)
(Somebody sit me down, sad and distracted)
(Somebody sit me down, sad and distracted)
(Somebody sit me down, sad and distracted)
(Somebody sit me down)
(Somebody sit me down)
(Somebody sit me down)
Been, been, so, been so sad, been distracted now
(Somebody sit me down, sad and distracted, y'all)
(Somebody sit me down)
(Somebody sit me down)
(Somebody sit me down)
(Somebody sit me down, sad and distracted)
Written by: Al Jarreau
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