The World Gone Wrong
B.B. King Lyrics


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Strange things have happened, like never before
My baby told me I would have to go
I can't be good no more, once like I did before
I can't be good, baby
Honey, because the world's gone wrong

Feel bad this morning, ain't got no home
No use in worrying, 'cause the world gone wrong
I can't be good no more, once like I did before
I can't be good, baby
Honey, because the world's gone wrong

I told you, baby, right to your head
If I didn't leave you I would have to kill you dead
I can't be good no more, once like I did before
I can't be good, baby
Honey, because the world's gone wrong

I tried to be loving and treat you kind
But it seems like you never right, you got no loyal mind
I can't be good no more, once like I did before
I can't be good, baby
Honey, because the world's gone wrong

If you have a woman and she don't treat you kind
Praise the Good Lord to get her out of your mind
I can't be good no more, once like I did before
I can't be good, baby
Honey, because the world's gone wrong

Said, when you been good now, can't do no more
Just tell her kindly, "there is the front door"
I can't be good no more, once like I did before
I can't be good, baby
Honey, because the world's gone wrong

Pack up my suitcase, give me my hat
No use to ask me, baby, 'cause I'll never be back
I can't be good no more, once like I did before




I can't be good, baby
Honey, because the world's gone wrong

Overall Meaning

In "The World Gone Wrong," B.B. King sings about a world that has lost its way. He talks about how strange things have happened and how his baby told him he had to go. He can't be good like he used to be, and he feels bad because he has no home. He tells his baby that he has to leave her; otherwise, he would have to kill her.


King invites listeners to praise the Good Lord to get their woman out of their minds if she doesn't treat them kindly. He advises them to tell her kindly that "there is the front door" because they can't be good anymore. He says that he has packed his suitcase and hat and that he will never be back.


The song is about a man who is tired of putting up with a world that has gone wrong. He can't be good anymore because the world has lost its way, and he can no longer see a way out of it. The song has a melancholy and introspective feel to it, and it reflects the inner turmoil of someone who is struggling to find their place in a world that has lost its way.


Line by Line Meaning

Strange things have happened, like never before
Unusual events have occurred that are unprecedented


My baby told me I would have to go
My partner informed me that I have to depart


I can't be good no more, once like I did before I can't be good, baby Honey, because the world's gone wrong
I cannot behave appropriately like I previously have because of the deteriorated state of the world.


Feel bad this morning, ain't got no home No use in worrying, 'cause the world gone wrong
I feel unhappy today because I have no place to reside, but it is pointless to be concerned because the world is in chaos.


I told you, baby, right to your head If I didn't leave you I would have to kill you dead
I stated quite clearly, my dear, that if I didn't abandon you, I would have to violently take your life.


I tried to be loving and treat you kind But it seems like you never right, you got no loyal mind
I endeavored to be affectionate and treat you well, but it appears that you are never content and have no sense of loyalty.


If you have a woman and she don't treat you kind Praise the Good Lord to get her out of your mind
If you have an unkind lady, be grateful if the Good Lord helps you to forget about her.


Said, when you been good now, can't do no more Just tell her kindly, "there is the front door"
When you have been treating her well but cannot continue to do so, simply inform her politely, "Please exit out the front door."


Pack up my suitcase, give me my hat No use to ask me, baby, 'cause I'll never be back
I am packing my bags and taking my hat, and there's no point in trying to stop me, my love, because I will not return.




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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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