I'll String Along With You
B.B. King Lyrics


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You may not be an angel
'Cause angels are so few
But until the day that one comes along
I'll string along with you

I'm looking for an angel
To sing my love song to
And until the day that one comes along
I'll sing my song to you

For every little fault that you do have
Say, I've got three or four
The human little faults that you do have
Just make me love you much more

You may not be an angel
But still I'm sure you'll do
So, until the day that one comes along, baby
I'll string along with you

You may not be an angel
But still I'm sure that you'll do




So, until the day that one comes along
Baby, I'll string along with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of B.B. King's song "I'll String Along With You" express a commitment to a person as imperfect but lovable. The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing may not be an ideal or flawless individual, as they suggest that angels are rare. However, the singer expresses that until an angelic-like person enters their life, they will remain loyal to the listener, even if they possess faults. The singer's search for an angelic person to sing their lovesong to suggests that his loyalty is not shaped by current love or desire, but a commitment to a future perfect love.


The lyrics also acknowledge and embrace the imperfections and "little faults" of the listener, which highlight the singer's loyalty and love to the individual. The fact that the listener is not an angel or perfect individual only enforces the singer's commitment to staying with them until the perfect angelic individual comes along. The lyric "I've got three or four" suggests that the singer is willing to accept flaws or even overlook them to fully love and commit to the listener.


Overall, "I'll String Along With You" is a song that embodies a kind of unconditional love, and as such, its lyrics are soulful and emotive. The song reminds the listener of the importance of accepting others' flaws and shortcomings as part of the growth of a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You may not be an angel
I acknowledge that you have flaws.


'Cause angels are so few
I recognize that perfect people are hard to come by.


But until the day that one comes along
Until a perfect match for me arrives,


I'll string along with you
I'll continue to be with you and love you despite your imperfections.


I'm looking for an angel
I am still searching for a perfect lover.


To sing my love song to
To love and cherish without any faults.


And until the day that one comes along
Until I find someone perfect, I'll dedicate this song to you.


I'll sing my song to you
I'll continue to express my love to you despite your human flaws.


For every little fault that you do have
Considering all your imperfections,


Say, I've got three or four
I have a few faults of my own that balance out yours.


The human little faults that you do have
Your humanity and flaws are what make you unique and loveable.


Just make me love you much more
I love YOU and all your imperfections even more because that's what makes you special.


But still I'm sure that you'll do
I am confident that you are the one for me despite your flaws.


So, until the day that one comes along, baby
Until someone perfect comes along,


I'll string along with you
I'll stay with you and cherish you just the same.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL DUBIN, HARRY WARREN

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George Whitney

Bluesy crooner! G'won, BB!

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