Strange Things
B.B. King Lyrics


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Learn to love or leave me
Either one you wanna do
Learn to love or leave me
Either one you wanna do
Because strange things are happening
And something may happen to you

Well, if you know you don't want me baby
Why in the world would you let me be
Yes if you know you don't want me baby
Tell me why would you let me be
Because it's better to live without you baby
Than to live on in misery

Yeah, midnight finds me crying
Oh daylight finds me crying too
Yes midnight finds me crying
Daylight finds me crying too




You better straighten your mind pretty baby
Because something may happen to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of B.B. King's "Strange Things" paint a picture of a tumultuous relationship, in which the singer is left in a state of confusion and distress. The first two lines of the chorus, "Learn to love or leave me / Either one you wanna do," represent the ultimatum given to the partner to either commit to the relationship or end it. The singer recognizes that strange things are happening, and warns that something may happen to their partner if they continue to be indecisive.


The second verse repeats the message that if the partner does not want to be in the relationship, they should not keep the singer hanging on. The singer is aware that it is best to live without someone who does not love them back, rather than endure the pain of unrequited love. The final verse emphasizes the emotional distress that the singer is experiencing, as they cry both at night and during the day.


Overall, the song captures the feeling of uncertainty and confusion that can arise in relationships that are not built on solid foundations. The singer recognizes the need for clear communication and a firm commitment, and warns that the consequences of indecision can be dire.


Line by Line Meaning

Learn to love or leave me
You must either fall deeply in love with me or walk away


Either one you wanna do
You have the free will to choose your path


Because strange things are happening
The circumstances of our present relationship are becoming complicated


And something may happen to you
There is an ominous and unspoken threat that you need to be aware of


Well, if you know you don't want me baby
If you are certain that you do not love me


Why in the world would you let me be
Why do you continue to spend time with me if you do not feel love?


Yes if you know you don't want me baby
If your feelings towards me are negative


Tell me why would you let me be
What motivates you to maintain our relationship without any love present?


Because it's better to live without you baby
I would rather be alone than suffer in an endless cycle of misery


Than to live on in misery
Being with someone who does not love you causes constant suffering


Yeah, midnight finds me crying
I am so unhappy in this relationship that even when it is supposed to be peaceful, I still cry


Oh daylight finds me crying too
The stress and pain of this relationship continues throughout the day


You better straighten your mind pretty baby
You need to be honest with yourself and make a decision


Because something may happen to you
If you do not choose a clear path, something negative may occur




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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

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