The Thrill Is Gone
B.B. King & Bobby Blue Bland Lyrics
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The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong baby
You'll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Although, I'll still live on
But so lonely I'll be
The thrill is gone
The thrill away for good
All the thrill is gone baby
It's gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be open armed baby
Just like I know, I know I should
I'm free now baby
I'm free from your spell
Free, free, free now baby
Baby, I'm free from your spell
Now that it's all over
All that I can do is wish you well
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away for good
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away for good
You know you done me wrong baby
You'll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
I'm free from your spell, baby
Yes, I'm free oh I'm free from your spell
B.B. King & Tracey Chapman's song The Thrill Is Gone is a classic blues song that speaks of the end of a relationship that has lost its spark. The lyrics suggest that the singer's lover has done something wrong, which has led to the end of the relationship. Despite the singer's acknowledgement that the thrill is gone, they still hold some hope that one day they will be able to love again. The song expresses the singer's sadness and loneliness and the closure they now feel from their former lover.
The song's signature melody was written by Rick Darnell and Roy Hawkins in 1951, but it is King's rendition, released in 1969, that is most well-known. King's vocals and guitar playing on this track are stunning, and he added his own lyrics to the classic melody. The Thrill Is Gone is a perfect example of B.B. King's ability to create soulful blues music that touches listeners' hearts.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was a huge crossover hit for B.B. King, reaching the Top 15 on both the R&B and pop charts. It won a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, and Rolling Stone named it one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Additionally, the song was covered by many artists, including Aretha Franklin, Jerry Garcia, and Chaka Khan, to name a few. Finally, the chords for the song are typically Gm, C7, Gm, D7, F, C7, Gm, D7, Gm.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
The excitement and passion between us is no longer present
The thrill is gone away
The feeling of enjoyment and pleasure has dissipated
The thrill is gone baby
The exhilaration that was once between us is no more
You know you done me wrong baby
You are aware that you have mistreated me
You'll be sorry someday
You will feel remorseful for your actions in the future
The thrill gone away from me
The enjoyable feeling I had before is no longer present in my emotions
Although, I'll still live on
Despite this, I will continue to persevere in my life
But so lonely I'll be
However, I will feel very isolated and alone
The thrill away for good
The feeling of excitement has departed permanently
Someday I know I'll be open armed baby
I understand that one day I will be willing to forgive and embrace you again
Just like I know, I know I should
This is the natural progression of how I will feel
I'm free now baby
I am no longer under your control
I'm free from your spell
I have been released from the influence you had over me
Now that it's all over
Since everything has ended between us
All that I can do is wish you well
All I can do is hope for your future happiness and success
The thrill is gone away for good
The feeling of enthusiasm and enjoyment is gone permanently
I'm free oh I'm free from your spell
I have been set free from the power you had over me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lew Brown, Ray Henderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noblefields2419
They are the greatest. I will never forget them. I am 87 years young.
@jamiehsmart02
Hello friend how are you doing today
@delfinadasilva9895
Lovely❤🎉😂💃
@drehunter593
Stay young✌️
@jonijacques2453
When I was a kid and blues would be playing in the house I would tell my mom I didn't like it. She told me "You will, you haven't lived long enough." She was dead right!!!! I can listen all day sometimes and never miss a blues fest. Two of my favorites!
@HellcatMad
your Mother told you right. You understand a lot better the older you get. took 52 yrs for me to dig it.
@barnardstance7507
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@64tango32
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@kevinscott3271
I said that exact same thing to my Mom when I was 8 yrs old.. Now I understand it too damn good.
@chrisclaridge65
Love your mom !