Every Day I Have the Blues
Joe Williams Lyrics
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Everyday I have the blues
Everyday
Everyday I have the blues
Well, you see me worried, baby
Because it's you I hate to lose
Nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Speaking of bad luck and trouble
Well, you know I've had my share
I'm gonna pack my suitcase
Moving on down the line
Oh, I'm gonna pack my suitcase
Move on down the line
Where there ain't nobody worried
And there ain't nobody crying
Seems to me every day, every day
Every day, I have the blues
Every day, every day, every day
Every day I have the blues
You see me worried, baby
Because it's you I hate to lose
Nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Nobody loves me
Nobody seems to care
Speaking of bad luck and trouble
Did you know I've done had my share
I'm packing up my suitcase
I'm moving down the line, yeah
Where there ain't nobody worried
And there ain't nobody crying
Every day
I have the blues
I have the blues
Every day
Every day
I have the blues
I have the blues
Every day
You see me worried, baby
'Cause it's you I hate to lose
Every day, every day, every day
Every day, I have the blues
Every day
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, Joe Williams's "Every Day I Have the Blues" is a classic blues song that expresses the feelings of being alone and unloved. Throughout the song, Williams claims to have the blues every day, suggesting that his life is full of troubles and hardship. He repeats the phrase "nobody loves me, nobody seems to care" to emphasize his loneliness and isolation. Despite this, Williams is determined to move forward to escape his problems, as he sings, "I'm gonna pack my suitcase, moving on down the line." He seems to be searching for a place where he can find peace and happiness, free from the pain of the past. Ultimately, Williams's performance is a cry for help, an expression of the deep sadness and frustration that many people feel.
The song's main message is that life is hard, and the world can seem like a very lonely place. However, this message is delivered in a way that is both poignant and hopeful. Williams's powerful voice and the emotional depth of the lyrics make it clear that he has experienced a great deal of pain in his life. Yet, his determination to keep moving forward and find happiness suggests that he is not willing to give up on life just yet. The song serves as a powerful reminder of the human capacity for resilience and perseverance, even when times are tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday
Each and every day, without exception
Everyday I have the blues
Consistently feeling down and sad every day
Everyday
Continuing to repeat the negative emotion day after day
Everyday I have the blues
Continuing to feel upset and melancholic on a daily basis
Well, you see me worried, baby
I am anxious and concerned, my dear
Because it's you I hate to lose
My apprehension is due to my fear of losing you
Nobody loves me
No one has any affection or care for me
Nobody seems to care
Others are indifferent to my feelings and emotions
Nobody loves me
I am not loved or wanted by anyone
Nobody seems to care
No one is interested or concerned about my well-being
Speaking of bad luck and trouble
Referring to the unfortunate events that have occurred
Well, you know I've had my share
I have experienced my fair amount of misfortune and distress
I'm gonna pack my suitcase
I plan to prepare and leave
Moving on down the line
Continuing my journey somewhere else
Oh, I'm gonna pack my suitcase
I am determined to leave and start fresh
Move on down the line
Continue my journey forward to a new destination
Where there ain't nobody worried
Going to a place where people are carefree and relaxed
And there ain't nobody crying
A place where no one is sad or upset
Seems to me every day, every day
It appears to me that each and every day
Every day, every day, every day
Repeatedly and without fail every day
Every day I have the blues
Feeling down and depressed every day
You see me worried, baby
My nervousness and anxiety are evident to you
Because it's you I hate to lose
I am fearful of losing you, which is why I feel this way
Did you know I've done had my share
I have already experienced my fair amount of negative experiences
I'm packing up my suitcase
I am in the process of getting ready to leave
I'm moving down the line, yeah
Starting my journey to another place
Every day
Each and every day
I have the blues
I feel sad and unhappy
Every day
Continuing to experience this emotion daily
Every day
Without fail and consistently
I have the blues
I am feeling melancholic and down
You see me worried, baby
My anxiety and concern are apparent to you, my dear
'Cause it's you I hate to lose
I am afraid of losing you, which is causing me to feel this way
Every day, every day, every day
Repeatedly and without fail every single day
Every day I have the blues
Continually feeling sad and unhappy on a daily basis
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Memphis Slim, Peter Chatman
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@bethbartlett5692
Mr Joe Williams - my neighbor and a man my then 12 year old Son really adored. His Music and his passion for Golf.
His wife Jillian and I share a Passion for Dogs and Great Vocal Artists.
My then husband and Joe were both Exceptional Singers and same genre of music, topped off 9ur neighborhood was my husbands Conductor, the late Great Bob Rissario, Bobby had been Bobby Darin's Conductor.
I miss the music and their absolutely best Personalities and witt.
God, please grant their Souls eternal abundant Positive Energies.
...and us some real music and vocal artists to inspire our Highest Vibe. 😘
Best Wellbeing to all ...
@nmar7512
Mr Williams. My dad's favorite...always doing it Joe style!!!
@letakeokuk5446
I’m in love with that era!!! Joe Williams and Count Basie !!!🎤🎤🎤🎤🤎🤎🤎🤎🎶🎶🎶🎶 4:38
@bethbartlett5692
Mr Joe Williams - my neighbor and a man my then 12 year old Son really adored. His Music and his passion for Golf.
His wife Jillian and I share a Passion for Dogs and Great Vocal Artists.
My then husband and Joe were both Exceptional Singers and same genre of music, topped off 9ur neighborhood was my husbands Conductor, the late Great Bob Rissario, Bobby had been Bobby Darin's Conductor.
I miss the music and their absolutely best Personalities and witt.
God, please grant their Souls eternal abundant Positive Energies.
...and us some real music and vocal artists to inspire our Highest Vibe. 😘
Best Wellbeing to all ...
@rrichards3399
thanks....and remember they live on in us.
@scatmando
I did a gig the other night and a punter said I sounded like Joe Williams............ I'm still walking on air :-)
@edwardtedesco5388
Big joe... awesome voice and who could ever top the swing of the basie band
@Frankie-O
Big Joe Turner sounded more like a yodeler.
@lastknowngood0
Number one Son I saw him in Birdland in the 50's and Hollywood Fl in the 80's! Awesome guy!
@shirleyarmour8438
Alright! This is the back- in-the-day
Blues. This is a bad man!!
@cjgaddy
NOBODY Swung like THE COUNT! Add the great Joe Williams and the world’s greatest Bassist, My Man CLEVE EATON (RIP, recently passed), and this is as good as it gets. => “Every Day I Have the Blues”… Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care... When you see me worrin’ Baby, it’s you I hate to lose... Maybe the greatest song EVER. It just doesn't get any better than this.