Ain't Nobody's Bizness
B.B. King Lyrics


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If I attend church all day Sunday, come back home and raise
(spoken) I think I feel hur or shall I go a little further, do a little more?
Ain't nobody's bizness what I do
If one day I have ham and bacon, and the next day, ain't nothin' shakin'
No it ain't nobody's bizness what I do

Ain't Nobody's Bizness from earlies 60's
If me and my baby fuss and fight
Well, and the next minute we're all right
It ain't nobody's bizness what I do

If one day we have ham and bacon
And the next day ain't nothing shakin'
I tell you it ain't nobody's bizness what I do

Oh, I'm three, three times seven
Oh, that makes twenty-one
Ah, that ain't nobody's bizness what I do

Oh, if I attend church all day Sunday
And cabaret all day Monday
It ain't nobody's bizness what I do

If I stay out all night
Spending my money I tell you that's all right




Because it ain't nobody's bizness what I do
It ain't nobody's bizness what I do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B.B. King's song "Ain't Nobody's Bizness" expresses the idea that an individual's personal life is their own business and no one else's. The lyrics outline a few examples of various scenarios where they assert their independence and autonomy in the face of judgment or scrutiny from society. For instance, the lyrics begin by stating that attending church all day on Sunday is their own business, and no one else's. The following lines maintain this same stance, saying that what they eat or the fact that they argue with their partner is entirely their own business.


The message in this song is essentially that no one has the right to judge anyone for what they choose to do, and the song empowers listeners to have confidence in their own choices and to not be swayed by the judgment of others. With its catchy melody and upbeat rhythm, this song is a classic example of B.B. King's signature blues style and has been enjoyed by audiences for years.


Line by Line Meaning

If I attend church all day Sunday, come back home and raise
If I spend my Sunday attending church and raising my voice in worship, it's no one's concern how I choose to spend my day afterwards.


(spoken) I think I feel hur or shall I go a little further, do a little more?
Uncertainty sets in, wondering if I should go a little further, do a little more or if I'm content enough with what I've done so far.


Ain't nobody's bizness what I do
It's no one's concern what actions I choose to partake in throughout my day.


If one day I have ham and bacon, and the next day, ain't nothin' shakin'
If I indulge in ham and bacon one day, and abstain from it the next day, it's unnecessary for anyone to know or ask why I made such a decision.


No it ain't nobody's bizness what I do
It's not anyone's business or concern what I choose to do in my personal life.


If me and my baby fuss and fight
If there is an argument or disagreement between my significant other and I, it does not involve anyone else and is none of their concern.


Well, and the next minute we're all right
Even if there's turbulence in my relationship, it's not relevant to anyone else because we can resolve it quickly and it doesn't negatively impact anyone else.


Oh, I'm three, three times seven
My exact age is twenty-one since three multiplied by seven equals twenty-one, but it really isn't anyone's business how old I am or my birth year.


Oh, that makes twenty-one
I'm confirming that three multiplied by seven is indeed twenty-one, but it's not anyone's business how old I am or what year I was born.


Ah, that ain't nobody's bizness what I do
It's not important or relevant to anyone else how old I am, and it's not their business to inquire or know my age.


Oh, if I attend church all day Sunday
If I spend my entire Sunday worshipping and attending church services, it's not anyone else's concern how I choose to spend my day of rest and reflection.


And cabaret all day Monday
If I decide to go to a lively, entertaining social establishment all day Monday, it's not anyone else's business how I spend my leisure time.


It ain't nobody's bizness what I do
What I choose to do with my personal life, in terms of leisure or social activities, is not relevant or necessary for anyone else to know or inquire about.


If I stay out all night
If I decide to spend the entire night out, it's not relevant or necessary for anyone else to know or ask why I did so, as it is a personal decision.


Spending my money I tell you that's all right
If I decide to spend my own money while out, it's not anyone else's concern, as it is my personal money to spend at my discretion.


Because it ain't nobody's bizness what I do
It's nobody's concern what I do in terms of leisure, social, or personal decisions, as it is not affecting anyone else and is solely my personal choice.




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@billbrasky7540

The man was an entire sound system; a total powerhouse of talent and soul.

@ctt544

The King will never be replaced.

@swingboutique

BB RULES! The power, the swing, the voice, the licks, the tone AND the song itself. BB KIng, never equaled in his genre, not even close. This song, played this way, is the spirit of America to me. Btw, notice what a great crowd: 1985- no cellphones, no selfies, no distraction. Just pure joie de vivre. Brilliant

@cjsmith8319

BB is one of the few who has a guitar and tone that silence me completely. Unbelievable.

@EricBlackmonGuitar

B.B. was one amazing dude. The ORIGINAL.

@HoosierRooster

I always said he was a better singer than he was a guitar player what a voice what power he had

@ericnewman3352

Outside of Bessie Smith, no one could do this song as well as B.B. He's a force of nature !!

@bebewilliams

Bbking your voice is amazing lol

@Blues6764

So glad I clicked on here

@sherigentry4955

Was there! B.B King was the best.

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