Nobody Loves Me But My Mother
B.B. King Lyrics


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Nobody loves me, but my mother,
And she could me jivin` too.
Nobody loves me, but my mother,
And she could me jivin` too.
Now you see why I act so funny, baby,
When you do the things you do.




Overall Meaning

In B.B. King's song "Nobody Loves Me But My Mother", he expresses the depth of loneliness and despair he feels in his life. He sings about how nobody in the world cares for him except his mother, who could also deceive him with her words. By saying that she could jive him too, he means that he knows that she is capable of lying to him just like everyone else. This shows his sense of betrayal and disappointment with the world.


He further emphasizes his isolation in the second verse when he explains that his unusual behavior is a result of his lack of love and care from anyone else. This highlights how a lack of love and support can have a significant impact on a person's life and their behavior. B.B. King's deep and soulful voice adds a layer of emotional depth to the lyrics, particularly when he sings the line "Nobody loves me, but my mother," which sounds like a cry for help.


Overall, "Nobody Loves Me But My Mother" is a melancholic song that portrays the deep feelings of loneliness, alienation, and disappointment that one can experience in life. It also emphasizes the value of a mother's love and support in a person's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Nobody loves me, but my mother,
I feel like I have no one who cares about me except my mother.


And she could me jivin` too.
Even my own mother can tease or deceive me sometimes.


Nobody loves me, but my mother,
I can't help but feel unloved and alone in this world.


And she could me jivin` too.
It's difficult to trust anyone completely, even my own mother.


Now you see why I act so funny, baby,
My behavior may seem strange or irrational to you, but it's because I'm longing for love and acceptance.


When you do the things you do.
Your actions remind me of my loneliness and make me feel even more unloved.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: B.B. KING

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Mariejose Collas

he has the fastest and most incredible vibrato in history.
Rest in peace
Sydney 🇦🇺 Australia

MÁSCARA DE FERRO

When BB King plays, the only thing you can do is keep silent and enjoy all the magic of the blues.

Troopersteve

Shh

Andrei Figueiredo

Yes man, the Blues is a sound to listen in silence.

Blueberry_Star starrKitten

Watch his hands. Pure art. 😎

Claudia Fuentes

His intricate yet hyper guitar playing goes beautifully with his low and almost growling voice. It makes a beautiful contrasting combination and I think that's what makes B.B. King stand out among the many other great blues artists. It's almost as if he is a ventriloquist.

TC Wimbley

Claudia Fuentes i never thought of that!

Claudia Fuentes

TC Wimbley It's the best way for me to describe him and his music. :) He is the ventriloquist to Lucille!

TC Wimbley

Claudia Fuentes im only 42 but i was raised up on him and his music! he was my dad favorite and after his passing B.B. became my favorite as well. But anyways i like your comment and i can actually see what you're talking about lol

Claudia Fuentes

TC Wimbley
 I'm glad you've held on to the dear memories of your father in BB's music. One day I too want to pass this on to my kid. And hey! I'm only 25 but I was raised on blues, jazz, and disco haha!

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