Please Set the Date
B.B. King Lyrics


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Hey baby, baby please set a date
Hey baby, baby please set a date
Well, don't say tomorrow
'Cause tomorrow is too far away

Now, when I want some lovin'
I really want it bad
But the way you've been doin' baby
You really makes me mad

Hey baby, baby please set a date
Well, don't say tomorrow
'Cause tomorrow is too far away

Now, when I want some lovin'
My face gets full of frowns
Now baby, if you don't hurry
I'm going to leave your town

Hey baby, baby please set a date
Well, don't say tomorrow
'Cause tomorrow is too far away

Now, when we first met, baby
We swore we wouldn't part
But the way you're doin' me lately
You're really breakin' my heart

Hey baby, baby please set a date




Well, don't say tomorrow
'Cause tomorrow is too far away

Overall Meaning

In B.B. King's song "Please Set the Date," the lyrics are a plea to a lover to commit to a specific day for a romantic rendezvous. The singer of the song is frustrated that his partner has been evasive and has been refusing to commit to a concrete meeting time. The lyrics convey his pent-up frustration and desire for intimacy, resulting in his impatience for the date to be set, and his threat to leave town if she continues to take her time.


The lyrics also reveal the singer’s disappointment with the state of their relationship. When they first met, they were committed to one another, but now he feels that their love is breaking down. The song’s protagonist appears loyal and attached to his partner but feels neglected and unappreciated by her.


The song's bluesy tone and lyrical content are a trademark of B.B.King's music style. The repetitions throughout the song, including the phrase "Hey baby, baby please set a date," emphasize the singer’s frustration and help keep the listener engaged.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey baby, baby please set a date
The singer is requesting their partner to commit to a specific date.


Hey baby, baby please set a date
The singer is repeating their request for their partner to commit to a specific date.


Well, don't say tomorrow
The singer is asking their partner not to suggest tomorrow as the date because it is too far away.


'Cause tomorrow is too far away
The artist is emphasizing that tomorrow is not a suitable date and is too distant.


Now, when I want some lovin'
The artist is explaining that they have a desire for intimacy.


I really want it bad
The singer is saying that they have an intense need for intimacy.


But the way you've been doin' baby
The singer is expressing dissatisfaction with their partner's behavior.


You really makes me mad
The artist is saying that their partner's actions are causing them to feel angry.


Now, when I want some lovin'
The artist is reiterating their desire for intimacy.


My face gets full of frowns
The artist is saying that their mood changes and they become unhappy when their needs are not met.


Now baby, if you don't hurry
The singer is saying that their partner needs to act quickly.


I'm going to leave your town
The artist is threatening to end the relationship if their partner does not comply.


Now, when we first met, baby
The singer is reminiscing about the beginning of their relationship.


We swore we wouldn't part
The singer is reminding their partner that they made a commitment to stay together.


But the way you're doin' me lately
The singer is expressing disappointment with their partner's recent behavior.


You're really breakin' my heart
The artist is saying that their partner's actions are causing them emotional pain.


Hey baby, baby please set a date
The artist is reaffirming their request for their partner to choose a specific date.


Well, don't say tomorrow
The singer is repeating their desire for their partner not to select tomorrow as the date.


'Cause tomorrow is too far away
The singer emphasizes again that tomorrow is not a good option for a date.




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