Beautician Blues
B.B. King Lyrics


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I met a fine beautician
In a very fine condition
She was long and lean
And you know what that means

She's a good lovin' mama
A hard workin' woman
She makes a lot of money
I don't have to worry about a thing

She works hard all day
Dressin' hair, man, you can bet
I want to get somewhere
With my good lovin' mama

My hard workin' woman
She makes a lot of money
I don't have to worry about a thing

I meet the finest woman
From everywhere because my baby
Dress their hair, I'll be her lover, boy

She treats me like a King
She makes a lot of money
Don't have to worry about a thing

Yes, she keeps her hair
So neat and fine
And every pound of her is mine
I'll be her lover, boy

I'll be happy as a king




She makes a lot of money
Don't have to worry about a thing

Overall Meaning

The song "Beautician Blues" by B.B. King is an ode to his lover who is a fine beautician. King is clearly smitten with this woman, describing her as "long and lean" and emphasizing her hardworking nature. He admires her ability to make a good living and takes comfort in the fact that he doesn't have to worry about anything. This woman is his "good lovin' mama," who treats him like a king and ensures that he is well taken care of.


Despite his lover's busy schedule as a beautician, King is eager to make time for her and is determined to elevate their relationship. He wants to "get somewhere" with his good lovin' mama and is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen. The song ends on a romantic note, with King expressing his happiness at being with his lover and praising her for keeping her hair "so neat and fine."


Overall, "Beautician Blues" is a fun and upbeat tribute to the love between two hardworking individuals who appreciate each other's strength and beauty.


Line by Line Meaning

I met a fine beautician
I encountered an excellent hairdresser


In a very fine condition
She was doing very well


She was long and lean
She had a tall and slender figure


And you know what that means
She was an attractive woman


She's a good lovin' mama
She is an affectionate woman


A hard workin' woman
She is a diligent worker


She makes a lot of money
She earns a significant income


I don't have to worry about a thing
I am financially secure thanks to her


She works hard all day
She puts in long hours at work


Dressin' hair, man, you can bet
She styles hair for a living


I want to get somewhere
I aspire to succeed


With my good lovin' mama
With my caring partner


My hard workin' woman
My diligent partner


I meet the finest woman
I come across exceptional women


From everywhere because my baby
Because of my partner's profession


Dress their hair, I'll be her lover, boy
I will offer her affection and commitment


She treats me like a King
She treats me with great care and respect


Yes, she keeps her hair
Her hair is well-maintained


So neat and fine
It is tidy and stylish


And every pound of her is mine
I am fortunate to have her


I'll be happy as a king
I will be content and fulfilled




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RILEY B. KING, JULES BIHARI

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