Kind Hearted Woman
Muddy Waters Lyrics
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I got a kindhearted woman, do anything in this world for me
But these evil-hearted women, man, they will not let me
be
I love my baby, my baby don't love me
I love my baby, oooh, my baby don't love me
But I really love that woman, can't stand to leave her be
Ain't but the one thing, makes Mister Johnson drink
I'm worried about how you treat me, baby, I begin to think
Oh babe, my life doesn't feel the same
You break my heart, when you call Mister so-and-so's name
She's a kindhearted woman, she studies evil all the time
She's a kindhearted woman, she studies evil all the time
You well's to kill me, as to have it on your mind
In "Kind Hearted Woman," Muddy Waters reflects on his relationship with two women, one who is kind and devoted to him, and another who is evil and tries to control him. He praises the kind-hearted woman in his life who is willing to do anything for him, while acknowledging the challenges he faces dealing with manipulative women who won't let him be.
The song's structure is built around a contrast between the two women in Waters' life. He switches back and forth between praising the kindness of the woman he loves, and lamenting the cruelty and manipulation of the other woman who causes him so much pain. Through this contrast, Waters conveys the difficulty and complexity of navigating relationships in a world where good and evil can be found side-by-side.
At the same time, Waters is introspective, reflecting on how his own actions have contributed to the problems in his life. He admits that his love for the woman who doesn't love him back is causing him pain, and that his drinking is a result of his emotional distress. By doing so, he imbues the song with a sense of honesty and emotional depth that makes it resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a kindhearted woman, do anything in this world for me
I have a woman who is loving and caring, and always ready to help me in any way she can.
But these evil-hearted women, man, they will not let me be
I often find myself being harassed and bothered by women who are unkind and mean-spirited.
I love my baby, my baby don't love me
Although I have feelings of affection for someone, they do not reciprocate those feelings towards me.
But I really love that woman, can't stand to leave her be
Despite the fact that the person I care for does not love me back, I cannot bring myself to move on from these emotions.
Ain't but the one thing, makes Mister Johnson drink
There is only one thing in my life that can drive me to drink alcohol and that is the way that a particular person treats me.
I'm worried about how you treat me, baby, I begin to think
I am concerned about the way you behave towards me, and it weighs on my mind often.
Oh babe, my life doesn't feel the same
Since I have started experiencing these negative feelings towards this person, my life and the way I feel about it has changed.
You break my heart, when you call Mister so-and-so's name
It pains me greatly when you refer to another person in a romantic way, and it feels like you are intentionally hurting me.
She's a kindhearted woman, she studies evil all the time
The woman I care for appears to be kind and caring, but she also actively seeks out and engages in nefarious activities and behavior.
You well's to kill me, as to have it on your mind
It seems like you are constantly thinking about ways to harm me, which makes me concerned for my safety and well-being.
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Written by: MC KINLEY MORGANFIELD
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