I Was Only Joking Lyrics

Lyric discussion by jewel.b 

Cover art for I Was Only Joking lyrics by Rod Stewart

I think verse 7 is the 7th verse of this very same song, which is the following,

“Susie, baby, you were good to me Giving love unselfishly But you took it all too seriously I guess it had to end”

Rod Stewart must be implying that the situation, his decision, his feelings at the time were very complicated.

@jewel.b this has always been a favorite song of mine since I was a young 20 yo. I never could make sense of the line verse 7 is never clear, but I will tell you what you want to hear. Your input is so clear I feel embarrassed I never got it. I think you are right, he is trying to clarify his break up with Susie. Such a great song, and now with a better understanding of what Rod was trying to say. Thanks!