Who's Making Love
Lou Donaldson Lyrics
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while you're out on the road?
watch your nect door neighbor
The lyrics to Lou Donaldson's song "Who's Making Love" are about infidelity, specifically a woman cheating on her partner while he is away. The opening line "who's making love to your old lady" is a direct question to the listener or the subject of the song, asking who is having a sexual relationship with their partner while they are not around. This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which focuses on suspicion and betrayal.
The second line "while you're out on the road" suggests that the person being addressed in the song is likely a musician or performer who is frequently traveling and away from home. The repetition of the line "watch your next door neighbor" is a warning to be vigilant and cautious when it comes to the people around them, implying that someone close to them may be taking advantage of their absence to pursue a romantic or sexual relationship with their partner.
The song's lyrics also touch on themes of jealousy, anger, and revenge. The chorus of the song, which repeats the question "who's making love to your old lady," suggests that the subject is consumed by thoughts of their partner being unfaithful and is determined to find out the truth. Overall, "Who's Making Love" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of letting one's guard down and the pain and heartbreak that can result from infidelity.
Line by Line Meaning
who's making love to your old lady while you're out on the road?
Who is having a romantic affair with your partner when you are away?
watch your next door neighbor
Be wary of the people living near you, as they might be involved in the affair.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bettye Jean Barnes Crutcher, Donald Davis, Homer Banks, Raymond E. Jackson
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@someguynamedelan
RIP Mr Donaldson
@devone730
A Tribe Called Quest-Hot Sex On The Platter, One Of The Meanest Chops Ever, R.I.P. Phife Dawg, We All As Fans Love You, Gone But Never Forgotten!
@Wally-H
Typical of Lou's sense of humour. Brilliant track
@maazvdo
So much good !!!! Who's Making Love - Lou Donaldson
Thanks for posting,
RiqGz
@taramsm
A bottle of wine and tasty cheese is keeping me in company while I'm grooving in my apartment totally alone. Life!!
@deanmiles-smith
I would love this and I know that universal Audio do great products. I have just never been able to afford one. Hopefully, the UA fairy will shine down on me today.
@rwyatt26
This Lou Donaldson album “Hot Dog” has some gems on it.
I see why him, Grant Green, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bobbi Humphrey and Donald Byrd are the most sampled artists out of the Blue Note catalog!!! All these artists have used the legendary drummer Idris Muhammad (Leo Morris) on their recording sessions!!
@vincentthomas9817
Marley Marl and Craig G. Dropping science
@leemunn2098
notorious big one more chance hip hop remix
mary j blige everyday it rains
@andremack8820
AND 5-6 years before Biggie it was done by Marley Marl feat Craig G - Dropping Science (1988) ;-)