[Verse 1]
I know the reason you've been cryin'
And I heard that she won't be needin' you
How does it feel, bein' the one left behind?
(What's a matter, baby?)
What's a matter, baby? Is she hurtin' you?

[Verse 2]
And I heard you found out she's been cheatin'
Oh yeah, and I heard she even told you she was untrue
Well, how does it feel being on the outside lookin' in?
(What's a matter, baby?)
What's a matter, baby? Is she hurtin' you?

[Chorus]
What's a matter, baby? Is she hurtin' you?
What's a matter, baby? Is she hurtin' you?

[Verse 3]
Remember, remember when I needed you so bad?
Remember what you had to say?
You told me to go find another shoulder to cry on
And you left, you left and then and you walked away

[Verse 4]
I know, I know that you've been askin' about me
(What's a matter, baby?)
Well, I am sorry baby, but I've got somebody new
Woah-woah-woah
(What's a matter, baby?)
My hurt, my hurt, my hurt is just about over
But let me tell you somethin', baby, it's just startin' for you
[Chorus]
What's a matter, baby? Is she hurtin' you?
What's a matter, baby, baby, baby?
That girl, she been hurtin' you?
What's a matter, baby?

[Spoken Outro]
What's the matter, huh?
Come on boy, you can tell me
'Cause I'm a very good friend of yours
Yes, and I know a little bit about pain
Does it hurt?
Aw, does it hurt?
Does it hurt, huh? What's a matter, baby?