Please Send Me Someone To Love
B.B. King Lyrics
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You gonna find me somewhere hanging around
The night life, people, it ain't no good life
But it's my life, yeah
All the people just like you and me
Everybody's dreaming
Dreaming about their old used to be
The night life, hey, it ain't no good life, people
Yes listen to the blues, people
Listen to what they're saying
Yes listen to the blues, people
Listen to the way they're playing
Heaven please send to all mankind
Understanding and peace of mind
If it's not asking too much
Please send me someone to love, someone to love
Show the world, show them how to get along
Peace will enter when hate is gone
If it's not asking too much
Please send me someone to love
Please send me someone to love
Nights I lay awake and ponder world's troubles
And my answer is always the same
Unless man put an end to this damnable sin
Hate will put the world in a flame, what a shame
Just because I'm, because I'm in misery
Oh I don't beg, I don't beg for no sympathy
But if it's not asking too much
Please send me someone to love, yeah
Oh the night life, people it ain't no good life
But it's my life, yeah
So please, please, please, please, please, please
Please send me someone to love
Someone to love
(Yes, well, excuse me)
In B.B. King’s “Please Send Me Someone To Love,” the lyrics address the struggles and loneliness that come with the night life. He expresses his desire for someone to love and the need for understanding and peace in the world. He admits that the night life can be tough, but it’s his life nonetheless. Throughout the song, he emphasizes the importance of love and how it can combat hate, which he believes is the cause for many of the world’s troubles. King’s lyrics are insightful and speak to the human desire for love and connection.
The phrase “night life” in the song refers to the late-night activities that people engage in when they go out. These activities often involve drinking, dancing, and socializing, which can be seen as an escape from the troubles of daily life. However, King acknowledges that this lifestyle isn’t necessarily a good one, as it can lead to loneliness and despair. The song’s lyrics address the importance of finding someone to love and the need for understanding and peace in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
When the evening, the evening sun goes down
As the sun sets at night
You gonna find me somewhere hanging around
I'll be somewhere around, not having a purpose
The night life, people, it ain't no good life
The lifestyle of staying up late and partying is not fulfilling
But it's my life, yeah
But it's the only way I know how to live, so I embrace it
All the people just like you and me
Everyone is the same, regardless of who they are
Everybody's dreaming
Everyone has dreams they want to fulfill
Dreaming about their old used to be
Reminiscing about the past and what could have been
The night life, hey, it ain't no good life, people
Again, the party lifestyle isn't fulfilling
Oh but it's my life
But it's the only life I know, so I accept it
Yes listen to the blues, people
Listen to the music that expresses the emotions
Listen to what they're saying
Pay attention to the words being sung
Listen to the way they're playing
Notice the style of music being played
Heaven please send to all mankind
Asking for God's help
Understanding and peace of mind
Hoping for understanding and inner peace
If it's not asking too much
If it's not too difficult to ask for
Please send me someone to love, someone to love
Wishing for a companion to love and be loved by
Show the world, show them how to get along
Teach the world to live in harmony
Peace will enter when hate is gone
It's impossible to have peace if hate exists
Nights I lay awake and ponder world's troubles
Thinking about the issues in the world
And my answer is always the same
And my conclusion is always consistent
Unless man put an end to this damnable sin
If people don't stop committing terrible acts
Hate will put the world in a flame, what a shame
Hate will destroy the world, which is a tragic event
Just because I'm, because I'm in misery
Just because I'm unhappy
Oh I don't beg, I don't beg for no sympathy
I'm not asking for pity
Please send me someone to love, yeah
Asking for a companion to love
So please, please, please, please, please, please
Repeatedly asking for help
Please send me someone to love
Asking for a companion to love
(Yes, well, excuse me)
A casual, sarcastic interruption
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Written by: Percy Mayfield
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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