She's Dynamite
B.B. King Lyrics


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Met a lot women who could love alright
But nothing like the woman I met this night
She's dynamite
She's dynamite
She knows what to do and she knows what it's all about

Now men don't blame me because I've been around
I don't understand what's she's putting down
She's dynamite
She's dynamite
She knows what to do and she knows what it's all about

Now she don't drink liquor and very little gin
But she'll show you how, you just tell her when
She's dynamite
She's dynamite
She knows what to do and she knows what it's all about, lord let's rock

She carries a pearl-handled pistol a knife and a razor too
You don't tell her nothin', she always tell you
She's dynamite
She's dynamite
She knows what to do and she knows what it's all about

Now you can whip it, whop it or hang it on the wall
Or throw it out the window, she'll pitch herself a ball
She's dynamite




Yeah, she's dynamite
She knows what to do and she knows what it's all about

Overall Meaning

The song 'She's Dynamite' by B.B. King talks about a woman who is unlike any other woman he has ever met. He has met many women who were capable of love, but the woman he met this night was extraordinary. She is referred to as dynamite because of her explosive personality and behavior. The persona says that he has been around and has seen many women, but he cannot understand this woman's behavior. Despite that, he is intrigued by her and he is willing to let her take control of the situation.


The second verse of the song talks about her drinking habits, or lack thereof. She does not drink much but she can still teach people about drinking. She is a wild one but she definitely knows what she's doing. The third verse talks about her carrying a pearl-handled pistol, a knife and a razor. One cannot mess with her, instead, she is the one who tells people what to do. Lastly, the chorus talks about her being a dynamic and strong woman who knows what she wants and is not afraid to go and get it.


Overall, 'She's Dynamite' talks about a strong and empowered woman who is not afraid to do what she wants. The song encourages us to take risks and be sure of ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Met a lot women who could love alright
I have experienced the love of several women before tonight.


But nothing like the woman I met this night
None of them have impressed me like the woman I met tonight.


She's dynamite
She is charismatic and exciting.


She knows what to do and she knows what it's all about
She is experienced and knowledgeable.


Now men don't blame me because I've been around
I am not responsible for my experiences with women.


I don't understand what's she's putting down
I don't quite understand her intentions or actions.


Now she don't drink liquor and very little gin
She is not much of a drinker.


But she'll show you how, you just tell her when
She is willing to teach you whatever you need to know.


She carries a pearl-handled pistol a knife and a razor too
She is self-sufficient and not afraid to defend herself.


You don't tell her nothin', she always tell you
She is confident and assertive.


Now you can whip it, whop it or hang it on the wall
You can try to control or handle her however you like.


Or throw it out the window, she'll pitch herself a ball
She is not easily defeated or discouraged.


Yeah, she's dynamite
She is an extraordinary and impressive woman.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RILEY B. KING

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Mile

LYRICS
Met a lot women who could love alright
But nothing like the woman I met this night
She's dynamite, she's dynamite
She knows what to do
And she knows what it's all about

Now men don't blame me because I've been around
I don't understand what's she's putting down
She's dynamite, she's dynamite
She knows what to do
And she knows what it's all about

Now she don't drink liquor and very little gin
But she'll show you how, you just tell her when
She's dynamite, she's dynamite
She knows what to do
And she knows what it's all about

She's got a peal handled pistol
A knife and a razor too
You can't ever tell her, she'll always tell you
She's dynamite, she's dynamite
She knows what to do
And she knows what it's all about

Now you can whip it, whop it
Or hang it on the wall
Or throw it out the window
She'll pitch herself a ball
She's dynamite, well she's dynamite
She knows what to do
And she knows what it's all about



All comments from YouTube:

Mile

LYRICS
Met a lot women who could love alright
But nothing like the woman I met this night
She's dynamite, she's dynamite
She knows what to do
And she knows what it's all about

Now men don't blame me because I've been around
I don't understand what's she's putting down
She's dynamite, she's dynamite
She knows what to do
And she knows what it's all about

Now she don't drink liquor and very little gin
But she'll show you how, you just tell her when
She's dynamite, she's dynamite
She knows what to do
And she knows what it's all about

She's got a peal handled pistol
A knife and a razor too
You can't ever tell her, she'll always tell you
She's dynamite, she's dynamite
She knows what to do
And she knows what it's all about

Now you can whip it, whop it
Or hang it on the wall
Or throw it out the window
She'll pitch herself a ball
She's dynamite, well she's dynamite
She knows what to do
And she knows what it's all about

chris robison

LOVE IT!

Ruben Chamorro

buenisimo!!!

Frank Taconelli

an early Sam Phillips/Sun studio production; sounds GREAT

RareRock

great!!

Phillip Steffey

fabulous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Rich Greenberg

I like early BB King!

Ruth Dixon

recorded by sam phillips - who three years later would discover elvis.

Mrpachuko13

Johnny ace on piano?

Nikko Kip

Phineas Newborn on keys, Calvin Newborn on guitar & Phineas Sr. on drums (check out Peter Guralnick's bio on Sam Phillips p112)

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