That Evil Child
B.B.King Lyrics
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She just stand there for a while
No matter how I try to please that woman
She won`t even crack a smile
Lord, maybe you in heaven can help me
`Cause this is one evil child
Oh, I say maybe, maybe somebody can help me
Because this is one evil child
When I buy her flowers or candy
She just looks at me and growls
She say, "You must be guilty or have a guilty conscience, buddy"
Because I`m convicted without a trial
She just grunts when I call baby, hmm one evil child
I said, "Lord, maybe you can help me, because she`s a strange and evil child"
Still, I`m tryin` to please my woman but she's `bout to drive me wild
I buy her hundred-dollar dresses, people
Still she complains about the style
Won`t somebody give me a suggestion?
Help me with this evil child
Oh, maybe the Lord in heaven above can help me
'Cause, I'll tell you, she's an evil child
The song "That Evil Child" by B.B. King talks about a man who is struggling to make his woman happy. He tries to hold her and do things to please her, like buying flowers and candy, but she doesn't respond the way he would like her to. In fact, she doesn't even smile or crack a grin. The man is clearly frustrated, believing that he is doing everything right, yet still cannot seem to satisfy his woman.
The lyrics suggest a sense of desperation as the man pleads for help from the Lord in heaven above. He believes that his woman is evil and strange, leaving the listener to wonder what exactly is causing her to act this way. Perhaps the man has done something to upset her or maybe she's just not interested in him. Whatever the case may be, the listener can't help but feel sorry for the man and his inability to make his relationship work.
The song "That Evil Child" is an interesting commentary on relationships and the struggles that come with them. It speaks to the idea that even when someone is trying their hardest to make a relationship work, it can still fall apart. The lyrics are also quite humorous, with the man trying everything from buying her flowers to expensive dresses, but still getting no response.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever I try to hold my baby
Every time I reach out to hug my woman
She just stand there for a while
She just stands there and does not reciprocate my affection
No matter how I try to please that woman
No matter what I do to satisfy her, my efforts go in vain
She won`t even crack a smile
She does not give any signs of happiness or joy
Lord, maybe you in heaven can help me
I am seeking help from God above
`Cause this is one evil child
Because my woman is acting like a wicked person
Oh, I say maybe, maybe somebody can help me
I am still hoping that someone can assist me
When I buy her flowers or candy
When I purchase gifts of flowers or sweets for her
She just looks at me and growls
She stares at me with hostility and anger
She say, "You must be guilty or have a guilty conscience, buddy"
She accuses me of wrongdoing or being a bad person
Because I`m convicted without a trial
She judges and punishes me without a fair hearing
She just grunts when I call baby, hmm one evil child
She responds to my affectionate nicknames with a noise of disapproval, indicating her wickedness
Still, I`m tryin` to please my woman but she's `bout to drive me wild
Despite my attempts to please her, she is making me crazy
I buy her hundred-dollar dresses, people
I spend vast amounts of money on expensive clothing for her
Still she complains about the style
However, she still finds something to criticize about the clothes I give her
Won`t somebody give me a suggestion?
I am asking for advice from anyone who can offer it
Help me with this evil child
Assist me in dealing with this wicked woman
Oh, maybe the Lord in heaven above can help me
Once again, I am hoping for divine intervention
'Cause, I'll tell you, she's an evil child
Because there is no doubt that my woman's behavior is wicked and cruel
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE BIHARI, RILEY B. KING
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