Tired Of Your Jive
B.B. King Lyrics


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You're sittin' there lookin' proud
Thinkin' you're so fine
Tryin' to run around
With every friend of mine
Think you're so smart baby
Think that I'm a fool
Yeah, I'm gonna tell you baby
You'd better play it cool

I'm tired of your jive
Yeah baby I'm tired of your jive
I refuse to be your fool mama
Hey I'm tired of your jive

You think that I don't see
What you do behind my back
You think I outta love you baby
No matter how you act
You'll never miss your water baby
Till the world goes dry
I'm gonna tell you
Gonna miss me, bye and bye

I'm tired of your jive
Yeah baby I'm tired of your jive
I refuse to be your fool mama
Hey I'm tired of your jive

Sittin' there smilin'
Like nothing's wrong
I don't intend to pull your coat baby
You'll know it when I'm gone
You'll never miss your water baby
Till the world runs goes dry
Now I'm gonna tell you
Gonna miss me, bye and bye

I'm tired of your jive
Baby I'm tired of your jive




Yes, I'm here to tell you woman
Baby I'm tired of your jive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B.B. King's song "Tired of Your Jive" speak to a relationship where one partner feels disrespected and taken for granted. The singer has grown tired of their significant other's games and deceitful behavior, as indicated by lines like "Think you're so smart baby, Think that I'm a fool." King's vocals on this track are especially gritty, conveying his frustration and annoyance towards his partner. They address the fact that their significant other is trying to run around with every friend of theirs, which suggests a lack of loyalty and respect. The repeated chorus, "I'm tired of your jive," is an assertion of the singer's agency and a declaration that they refuse to be played for a fool any longer.


The song's overall bluesy tone is achieved through the use of King's guitar playing, which is soulful and emotional. The guitar blues licks punctuate the lyrics with notes that ring with a deep and melancholy tone, further emphasizing the dissatisfaction and exhaustion expressed in the lyrics. B.B. King's bluesy sound is classic and renowned, and his music is often considered the epitome of Mississippi Delta blues.


Line by Line Meaning

You're sittin' there lookin' proud
You're acting confident and self-assured


Thinkin' you're so fine
Believing you're exceptionally attractive and desirable


Tryin' to run around
Attempting to be active socially without commitment


With every friend of mine
Spending time and potentially having relationships with people I'm close with


Think you're so smart baby
Believing you're clever and can outmaneuver others


Think that I'm a fool
Assuming I'm gullible and easily taken advantage of


Yeah, I'm gonna tell you baby
I'm going to be honest and direct with you


You'd better play it cool
You should calm down and be more considerate of my feelings


I'm tired of your jive
I'm exhausted by your insincere behavior


Yeah baby I'm tired of your jive
I'm really worn out by your deceptive actions


I refuse to be your fool mama
I won't let you use or manipulate me anymore


Hey I'm tired of your jive
I'm really fed up with your deceitful ways


You think that I don't see
You believe that I'm unaware of your actions


What you do behind my back
Your behavior when I'm not around


You think I outta love you baby
You assume that I should still love and accept you, regardless of your behavior


No matter how you act
Regardless of your behavior towards me


You'll never miss your water baby
You won't realize what you had until it's gone


Till the world goes dry
Until it's too late


I'm gonna tell you
I'm going to be honest and upfront with you


Gonna miss me, bye and bye
You'll realize what you've lost eventually


Sittin' there smilin'
Acting content and seemingly happy


Like nothing's wrong
Acting like there are no problems or issues


I don't intend to pull your coat baby
I'm not going to inform you or warn you


You'll know it when I'm gone
You'll only realize I've left once I'm gone


Yes, I'm here to tell you woman
I'm communicating directly with you, the female listener




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MAYA ANGELOU, QUINCY JONES

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I saw Mr. BB King live with Etta James and Bobby Bland opening the show. It was and outdoors venue, the weather was great and the concert was unforgettable.

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