Damn Right I've Got The Blues
Buddy Guy Lyrics
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From my head down to my shoes
You damn right, I've got the blues
From my head down to my shoes
I can't win, 'cause I don't have a thing to lose
I stopped by my daughter's house
You know I just want to use the phone
I stopped by my daughter's house
You know I just want to use the phone
You know my new grandbaby came to the door
And said, granddaddy, you know ain't no one at home
I said now look out
You damn right, I've got the blues
From my head down to my shoes
You damn right, I've got the blues
From my head down to my shoes
You know I can't win, now people, 'cause I don't have a thing to lose
Alright
You damn right, I've got the blues
You damn right, I've got the blues
You damn right, I've got the blues
You damn right, I've got the blues
Yeah
In "Damn Right I've Got The Blues," Buddy Guy expresses his feelings of despair and hopelessness through the blues genre. The repetition of the phrase "You damn right, I've got the blues, from my head down to my shoes," emphasizes the degree to which he is consumed by his emotions. Guy feels so down that he believes he cannot win because he doesn't have anything left to lose.
He then shares a personal story of stopping by his daughter's house to use the phone but finds none of the family members at home. Instead, his grandchild answers the door and informs him that he is alone in the house. Guy doesn't appear surprised by the absence of his family members, suggesting that the loneliness he feels is a constant theme in his life.
In conclusion, "Damn Right I've Got The Blues" showcases the pain and sorrows that one can experience in life, while also serving as a reminder of the power of music in communicating and connecting with others who may be experiencing similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
You damn right, I've got the blues
I am deeply saddened and feeling extremely low
From my head down to my shoes
My sadness and blues have taken over my entire being
I can't win, 'cause I don't have a thing to lose
I am in a helpless situation where I have nothing which makes me feel like there's no way out of it.
I stopped by my daughter's house
I went to my daughter's house
You know I just want to use the phone
I only went to my daughter's house to use her phone
You know my new grandbaby came to the door
My new grandchild came to the door
And said, granddaddy, you know ain't no one at home
My grandchild informed me that no one was home
I said now look out
I became cautious and alert
Alright
An expression of agreement or approval
You damn right, I've got the blues
Reiterating my deep feelings of sadness and melancholy
Yeah
An expression of affirmation
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: George Buddy Guy
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@charger19691
Buddy Guy is brilliant!
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@IndependantW
I saw Buddy twiceΒ at the Iron Horse Cafe, a little bar/coffeshop in Northampton Mass. The restrooms were down the celler and so was the performer's dressing room. When I came out of the ladies' room there was Buddy in the dressing room, sitting on a couch, and warming up with his unplugged guitar. Course I went up to him - told him how much I love his music and admire him - and asked if could shake his hand. He said "Come over here babe and let me give you a great big Buddy Guy hug." and he did. His body was like a rock! Harder than any weight lifter. Later that evening I was sitting right by the stage, and when he did "Stormy Monday" I started singing along. He walked right over to me and said "There's a gal who knows what it is to sing the blues!" and he sang and playedΒ that whole song right to me, right in front of me. That performance is seared into my brain forever.
@ABLYamimash3
He sounds like such a nice guy.
@tesoro9623
Thats really cool
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