My Own Fault Darlin'
B.B. King Lyrics


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It's my own fault, baby
Treat me the way you wanna do

It's my own fault, baby
Treat me the way you wanna do
Yes when you were loving me, baby (woman)
At that time, little girl, I didn't love you
She used to make her own pay checks
And bring them all home to me
I would go out on the hillside, you know
And make every woman look I see

It's my own fault, baby
Treat me the way you wanna do
Yes when you were loving me, baby (woman)
At that time, little girl, I didn't love you

She said she was gonna leave me
She'd been running around with the boys
She said she was gonna leave me
Gonna be over in Illinois

It's my own fault, baby
Treat me the way you wanna do




Yes when you were loving me, baby (woman)
At that time, little girl, I didn't love you

Overall Meaning

In the song "My Own Fault Darlin'" by the blues legend B.B. King, the lyrics express a sense of regret and self-blame on the part of the singer. He acknowledges that he's being treated poorly, but admits that it's his own fault for not treating his lover well in the past. The repetition of the phrase "it's my own fault" throughout the song emphasizes his acceptance of responsibility for the way things are in the present.


The second verse tells a story of how the singer's lover used to bring home her own paychecks, but he didn't appreciate her contributions to their household. Instead, he would go out and flirt with other women. This is another example of his past mistakes that have led to the current situation.


In the final verse, the singer's lover threatens to leave him because she's been running around with other men. Again, he acknowledges that it's his own fault for not treating her well when they were together.


Overall, the song is a powerful expression of self-reflection and regret. The singer understands that his actions in the past have led to the current state of his relationship, and he's willing to take responsibility for his mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

It's my own fault, baby
I am the one to blame for my current circumstances and treatment.


Treat me the way you wanna do
You have the freedom to treat me however you choose.


Yes when you were loving me, baby (woman)
In the past when you showed affection towards me.


At that time, little girl, I didn't love you
I was not capable of returning your love in the same way.


She used to make her own pay checks
She had her own source of income and was independent.


And bring them all home to me
She would contribute her earnings to our household.


I would go out on the hillside, you know
I would go out and cheat on her.


And make every woman look I see
I would look at other women with the intention of being unfaithful.


She said she was gonna leave me
She expressed her desire to end our relationship and move on.


She'd been running around with the boys
She had been socializing with male friends.


Gonna be over in Illinois
She was considering moving to another state to distance herself from me.




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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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