"What Am I Doing Here?" is a song by Peter Green, a British blues rock musician and founding member of Fleetwood Mac. The lyrics convey the feelings of confusion, disappointment, and heartbreak that arise from being stood up by a romantic partner. The song begins with the narrator questioning his presence in a particular location, all dressed up with nowhere to go. He expresses frustration and disbelief, wondering why he is sitting alone, waiting for someone who was supposed to meet him but hasn't shown up. The narrator's disappointment deepens as he realizes that he should have met his love interest an hour ago. As the song progresses, the narrator receives a phone call from the person he's been waiting for. She informs him that she has made other plans and now has another date. This revelation adds to the narrator's misery and confusion as he questions why his love interest claimed that her love was just for him to share. He wonders if her previous statements were true, then why he is left alone and abandoned in this situation. Overall, "What Am I Doing Here?" explores the emotions of betrayal, heartbreak, and the confusion that arises when someone's actions contradict their words. The song captures the pain of being let down by a loved one and raises questions about the sincerity of their feelings.
