Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles Lyrics
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No more, no more, no more, no more
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more
What'd you say?
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more, no more, no more, no more
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more
Oh woman, oh woman, don't treat me so mean
You're the meanest old woman that I've ever seen
I guess if you say so
I'll have to pack my things and go (that's right)
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more, no more, no more, no more
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more
What'd you say?
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more, no more, no more, no more
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more
Now baby, listen baby, don't you treat me this way
'Cause I'll be back on my feet some day
Don't care if you do, 'cause it's understood
You ain't got no money, you just ain't no good
Well, I guess if you say so
I'll have to pack my things and go (that's right)
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more, no more, no more, no more
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more
What'd you say?
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more, no more, no more, no more
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
No more
Well (don't you come back no more)
Uh, what you say? (don't you come back no more)
I didn't understand you (don't you come back no more)
You can't mean that (don't you come back no more)
Oh now, baby, please (don't you come back no more)
What you tryin' to do to me? (don't you come back no more)
The song "Hit the Road Jack" is a soul and rhythm and blues classic recorded by Ray Charles in 1960. The song is addressed to a woman who is breaking up with the singer using the titular phrase as her goodbye message. The lyrics suggest that the woman is in a financially superior position to the singer, indicating that she may have been using him for financial benefit. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been put in a difficult position by the woman's actions, as he attempts to plead with her to reconsider.
The song has been interpreted as a classic depiction of male/female dynamics in relationships, particularly those involving financial dependence. The lyrics reveal the frustration, pain, and anger of a man who has been hurt by a woman. The song's lyrics are straightforward and unambiguous, which adds to its power as a reflection of human emotion. The song is also notable for its catchy melody and richly expressive vocal performance by Ray Charles, and it stands as a testament to his talent and influence as a singer and songwriter.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit the road Jack and don't you come back
Leave me and don't return
No more, no more, no more, no more
I don't want to deal with you anymore
Oh woman, oh woman, don't treat me so mean
You are treating me very badly
You're the meanest old woman that I've ever seen
You are the nastiest woman I have ever met
I guess if you say so
I suppose I have no choice
I'll have to pack my things and go (that's right)
I will have to leave (you are correct)
Now baby, listen baby, don't you treat me this way
Please stop treating me like this
'Cause I'll be back on my feet some day
I will recover from this situation
Don't care if you do, 'cause it's understood
It doesn't matter whether you do or not, because it's expected
You ain't got no money, you just ain't no good
You are worthless because you don't have any money
Well (don't you come back no more)
Okay (please don't return)
Uh, what you say? (don't you come back no more)
Pardon me? (please don't return)
I didn't understand you (don't you come back no more)
I didn't hear what you said (please don't return)
You can't mean that (don't you come back no more)
You can't be serious (please don't return)
Oh now, baby, please (don't you come back no more)
Wait, baby, please (please don't return)
What you tryin' to do to me? (don't you come back no more)
What are you doing to me? (please don't return)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE RAY CHARLES FOUNDATION DBA TANGERINE MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: Percy Mayfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amberleemoore2216
The fact that he was blind and created so many breath taking songs is amazing
@jamesdouglas2423
Steveie wonder as well
@OOICU812
Jose Feliciano and Ronnie Millsap as well.
@theperson_in_thesuit
Ablism.
@lotuss7344
Mf he wasn’t deaf he can still hear what he’s creating
@youngarchaeotech189
Well, uh, good thing he wasn’t deaf!
@love.lies.bleedang
Songs from the 60s,70s,80s and 90s are always so good. Im a huge sucker for these kind of songs! Really Love Ray Charles.
@nostalgit3625
And the women are the chorus that’s what also like bout this
@BrainsofaWeirdArtist
@@nostalgit3625 Eh?
@your_loss2357
100% Facts, the 1900’s music is bomb! Now music is either extremely inappropriate or really annoying, or like techno music, lots of rapping (rapping is great ngl), and there’s also like these pop songs that are okay, but like- 1900’s music hits different.