Confessin'
B.B. King Lyrics


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Baby, here I stand before you with my heart in my hand
I want you greet it mama hopin' that you'll understand
Oh baby, mama please don't dog me around
Well, I'd rather love you baby, than anyone else I know in town

Well, because you're so nice and lovely
And you have such pleasant ways
If you take to your home I'll be there the rest of my days
That's the truth mama
Yes, you know I wouldn't lie
Well, if I don't love you baby
I swear I hope I die

Oh baby, don't you want a man like me?
Yeah baby, don't you want a man like me?
Well, you think only about our future
And forget about your used to be

Well now, this is my confession mama
And I'm thrilled by all your charms
It seems that I'm in heaven when you hold me in your arms
Now baby, you can have me for yourself
Well now, you was meant for me baby
And I don't want nobody else

Oh baby, don't you want a man like me?
Yeah baby, don't you want a man like me?




Well, you think only about our future
And forget about your used to be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B.B. King's song Confessin' are a plea from the singer to his love interest, asking her for her understanding and love. He stands before her with his heart in his hand, hoping she'll accept it. He assures her that he loves her more than anyone else in town and claims that he wouldn't lie about it. He tells her that he wants to spend the rest of his days by her side, and that she was meant for him, and nobody else.


He then asks her if she wants a man like him and highlights her pleasant and lovely ways, while urging her not to forget her past just because she's thinking about their future. The singer confesses that he's thrilled by her charms and feels like he's in heaven when in her arms. He then gives himself entirely to her, saying that she can have him for herself, as she's the one he wants to spend his life with.


Overall, the song is a romantic plea to the singer's love interest, trying to convince her of his love and devotion. B.B. King's soulful vocals and bluesy guitar add to the sincerity of the lyrics, making it a classic blues love song.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, here I stand before you with my heart in my hand
I am showing you my true feelings and emotions towards you.


I want you greet it mama hopin' that you'll understand
I hope you can accept and reciprocate my feelings.


Oh baby, mama please don't dog me around
Please don't mistreat me or take advantage of my vulnerability.


Well, I'd rather love you baby, than anyone else I know in town
My feelings for you are strong and I prioritize our relationship above anyone else.


Well, because you're so nice and lovely
I appreciate your positive qualities and characteristics.


And you have such pleasant ways
Your behavior and actions towards me are enjoyable and make me happy.


If you take to your home I'll be there the rest of my days
If you accept my love, I will be devoted to you for the rest of my life.


That's the truth mama
I am being truthful and honest with you about my feelings.


Yes, you know I wouldn't lie
I have a reputation for honesty and I am not lying about my feelings for you.


Well, if I don't love you baby
My love for you is genuine and real.


I swear I hope I die
My love for you is so strong that I cannot imagine a life without it.


Oh baby, don't you want a man like me?
I believe that I am a good partner and hope that you think the same.


Well, you think only about our future
You are focused on what is ahead for our relationship.


And forget about your used to be
You are moving on from past relationships and focusing on our present and future together.


Well now, this is my confession mama
I am being open and honest about my true feelings towards you.


And I'm thrilled by all your charms
I am enchanted and deeply attracted to you as a person.


It seems that I'm in heaven when you hold me in your arms
Being close to you brings me immense happiness and comfort.


Now baby, you can have me for yourself
I am offering myself to you and our relationship fully.


Well now, you was meant for me baby
I believe that you and I are meant to be together.


And I don't want nobody else
I am devoted and committed to our relationship and do not desire anyone else.




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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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