She Don't Move Me No More
B.B. King Lyrics


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Ooh baby, baby you don't move no more
Oo-wee baby, you don't move no more
I believe, baby I believe I'm gonna let you go

Lord, early in the mornin', baby
You don't wash my face like you used to do
Well, early in the mornin', baby
You don't wash my face like you used to do
Well, you know baby, baby you know that'll never do

Oh, if I should cry, baby would that do poor B. any good?
Well, if I should cry darlin', honey, would it do poor B. any good?




Well, I hate for all my people to know baby
I'm the biggest fool in the neighborhood

Overall Meaning

In B.B. King's "She Don't Move Me No More," the singer is expressing their discontent with their partner who has lost their spark and affection. B.B. King conveys his frustration and disappointment as he realizes that the woman he once loved doesn't move him emotionally anymore. The repetition of the phrase "Oo-wee baby, you don't move no more" emphasizes the emotional detachment and lack of passion from his partner. King acknowledges the fact that he needs to let his partner go, and that he must come to terms with that truth. The lines "Oh, if I should cry, baby would that do poor B. any good? Well, I hate for all my people to know baby, I'm the biggest fool in the neighborhood" signifies that he believes that if he shows his hurt and weakness, it will not make his situation any better. Furthermore, he is embarrassed to show his peers that his partner has lost affection for him.


The lyrics also describe how the partner's behavior and habits have changed. In the past, she would wash his face every morning, but not anymore. This change in behavior suggests that the spark in their relationship is now gone, and their love is waning. The song's tone is mournful as the singer tries to grapple with the fact that their relationship is coming to an end.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh baby, baby you don't move no more
I feel like we're not connecting anymore


Oo-wee baby, you don't move no more
I miss the way it used to be between us


I believe, baby I believe I'm gonna let you go
I think it's time for us to move on


Lord, early in the mornin', baby
Every day when I wake up


You don't wash my face like you used to do
You don't show me the same love and affection as before


Well, you know baby, baby you know that'll never do
I can't keep living like this, it's not enough for me


Oh, if I should cry, baby would that do poor B. any good?
Would it make any difference if I showed my emotions?


Well, I hate for all my people to know baby
I don't want everyone to see me struggling


I'm the biggest fool in the neighborhood
I feel like I've been played for a fool in this situation




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

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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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