A Woman Don't Care
B.B. King Lyrics


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You may be rich
You may be poor
You may be high
Or you just may be low
But if you fall in love
Oh, and you should lose
A woman don't care
She don't care who she gives the blues

Wo, you may be young
You may be old
Maybe you've heard
Or maybe you've never been told
If you've got a good woman
Oh, try not to misuse
Oh, a woman don't care
She don't care who she gives the blues

She'll make you hot in the winter
Make you cold in the summertime

She'll make you feel young in the spring
And in the fall drive you out of your mind
A woman, don't you hear me callin' you?
Yeah woman, you don't care
Yeah, you don't care who you give the blues

Oh, you may be up
You may be down
You may be short, tall, skinny
Or you just might be round
Oh, don't be too sure of your woman
Thinkin' man, that you can't lose




Oh, remember that a woman don't care
She don't care who she gives the blues

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of B.B. King's "A Woman Don't Care" convey a message that regardless of one's status or situation in life, love can affect us all, and when love is lost, the pain is universal. The song's message is that women are often blamed for men's pain, but in reality, both men and women can suffer from the heartache of love. The song highlights the power imbalance in relationships, with women often holding the power to cause agony in men's lives, and men feeling vulnerable and uncertain.


The lyrics also suggest that men should not take their women for granted and must be careful not to misuse them in their power dynamics. The song calls out to women, urging them to recognize the harm that they may cause, or are causing, in their partner's life. The song's message is universal and applies to both men and women, regardless of their background, education, or social status.


Line by Line Meaning

You may be rich
Whether you have wealth or not


You may be poor
No matter your level of poverty


You may be high
Even if you're successful


Or you just may be low
Or if you're struggling in life


But if you fall in love
If you happen to fall in love with someone


Oh, and you should lose
If you happen to lose that person for any reason


A woman don't care
A woman is indifferent to your pain


She don't care who she gives the blues
She doesn't discriminate in causing emotional pain


Wo, you may be young
Even if you're young


You may be old
Even if you're old


Maybe you've heard
You may have heard this before


Or maybe you've never been told
Or maybe you're hearing this for the first time


If you've got a good woman
If you're lucky enough to have a good woman in your life


Oh, try not to misuse
Don't take her for granted


She'll make you hot in the winter
She can make you feel warm in the coldest of times


Make you cold in the summertime
But she can also make you feel lonely and disconnected in the hottest of seasons


She'll make you feel young in the spring
She can make you feel rejuvenated and fresh in springtime


And in the fall drive you out of your mind
But in the fall, she can drive you crazy with her unpredictable behavior


A woman, don't you hear me callin' you?
Addressing women to pay attention to what's being said here


Yeah woman, you don't care
Women's tendency to be indifferent to their partner's emotions


Yeah, you don't care who you give the blues
And how they will cause emotional pain without discrimination


Oh, you may be up
If you happen to be doing well in life


You may be down
Or you may be struggling


You may be short, tall, skinny
Your physical attributes hold no significance


Or you just might be round
Whether you're overweight or not


Oh, don't be too sure of your woman
Don't take her love and loyalty for granted


Thinkin' man, that you can't lose
Assuming that you can't lose her


Oh, remember that a woman don't care
Women's indifference towards their partner's emotional state


She don't care who she gives the blues
And how it affects the recipient, regardless of their status




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RILEY B. KING

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on Always On My Mind

Here's BB King's Version - Lyrics

Maybe I didn't love you
Quite as often as I should have
Maybe I didn't treat you
Quite as good as I could have

If I made you feel second best
Girl I'm sorry I was blind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

Maybe I didn't hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
I guess I never told you
That I am so happy that you're mine
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
You were always on my mind
ou were always on my mind

If I made you feel second best
Girl I'm sorry I was blind

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me, give me one more chance
To satisfied
I'll keep you satisfied

Musical Interlude

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me, give me one more chance
To satisfied
I'll keep you satisfied

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