Suspicious [Dennis DeYoung]

Suspicious
Written by Dennis DeYoung
Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung

Babe, there's something 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.

To be in love and seeing signs that your lover is no longer interested in you will consume a person's thoughts.