There Must Be A Better World Somewhere
B.B. King Lyrics


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Sometimes I wonder, just what am I fighting for?
I win some battles, but I always lose the war
I keep right on stumblin' in this no-man's land out here
But I know, mmm yes, I know
There must be a better world somewhere

Flying high, some joker clips my wings
Just because he gets a kick out of doing those kind of things
I keep on fallin' in space or just hangin' in mid-air
But I know, oh yes I know
There has just got to be a better world somewhere

Every woman I want only wants herself
Everybody I love, seems to love somebody else
And every woman got a license to break my heart
And every love affair is over, over before it gets a chance to start, yeah

If it ain't dead, maybe in the year after
Instead of tears, I'll learn all about laughter
But meanwhile I'm stuck out here
It just ain't fair, but I know, I said I know, oh yes I know




There must be a better world somewhere
There's just gotta be, gotta be a better world somewhere

Overall Meaning

The song "There Must Be A Better World Somewhere" by B.B King is about the struggle and hope for a better world. In the lyrics, the singer voices their frustration with life and the constant uphill battle they face, despite winning some small battles. They feel lost and stuck in a no-man's land, searching for a better place.


The song's theme of wanting something better is mirrored in the singer's personal life as well: every love interest they have falls short, and they feel as though everyone they love is in love with somebody else. The singer is left feeling alone and hurt with a broken heart. However, the song ends on a hopeful note as the singer asserts their belief that there must be a better world out there somewhere, and they hold on to that hope.


Overall, the song speaks to the human experience of feeling stuck and searching for something better. It acknowledges the pain and heartache that often comes with that search, but ultimately asserts that there is hope for a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I wonder, just what am I fighting for?
The singer is losing motivation to keep fighting because he cannot see a clear purpose for his struggles.


I win some battles, but I always lose the war
Although the singer may win individual battles, he feels like he is ultimately unable to succeed in life and is constantly facing defeat.


I keep right on stumblin' in this no-man's land out here
The singer feels like he is wandering aimlessly in life, without a clear direction or purpose.


But I know, mmm yes, I know / There must be a better world somewhere
Despite his struggles, the singer knows that there must be a better life waiting for him beyond his current situation.


Flying high, some joker clips my wings / Just because he gets a kick out of doing those kind of things
The singer feels like he is being held back in life by someone who enjoys seeing him fail.


I keep on fallin' in space or just hangin' in mid-air
The singer feels like he is suspended in a state of limbo, unable to move forward or achieve his goals.


But I know, oh yes I know / There has just got to be a better world somewhere
The singer remains optimistic that he will eventually find a better life for himself, despite his current struggles.


Every woman I want only wants herself / Everybody I love, seems to love somebody else / And every woman got a license to break my heart / And every love affair is over, over before it gets a chance to start, yeah
The singer is unlucky in love, feeling like he is unable to find a partner who truly cares about him and that his relationships always seem to end in heartbreak.


If it ain't dead, maybe in the year after / Instead of tears, I'll learn all about laughter / But meanwhile I'm stuck out here / It just ain't fair, but I know, I said I know, oh yes I know / There must be a better world somewhere / There's just gotta be, gotta be a better world somewhere
The singer hopes to find happiness and laughter in the future, but is currently feeling stuck in his current life. Despite this, he remains confident that there is a better life waiting for him out there.




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Written by: DOC POMUS, MAC REBENNACK

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Anonymous


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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