Guess Who?
B.B. King & Friends Lyrics
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Guess who
Guess who
Open your heart
Oh, then surely you'll see
Oh, that someone who really cares is me
Someone will wait eternally
Someone who'll want your love
Open your heart
Oh, the surely you'll see
Oh, that the someone who really cares
Who really cares is me
The lyrics to B.B. King's Guess Who? suggest that the singer is in love with the subject of the song, but they are not aware of it. The song is a plea for that person to consider the possibility that the singer is the one who truly cares about them. The repeated phrase "guess who" implies a sense of mystery and anticipation, as if the singer is waiting for the subject to figure out who their secret admirer is. By opening their heart, the subject will finally be able to see that the singer is the one who truly loves and cares for them.
The song is a classic example of B.B. King's signature blend of blues and soul. King's emotive vocals are accompanied by a simple yet powerful arrangement of guitar, bass, and drums. The song's melody is catchy and memorable, with the "guess who" refrain serving as a hook that draws the listener in. The lyrics are straightforward and heartfelt, conveying the sense of longing and yearning that comes with unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone really loves you
There is a person who has strong feelings of love towards you
Guess who
Identify who this person might be
Guess who
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the question
Open your heart
Be receptive to the idea of love and vulnerability
Oh, then surely you'll see
Expressing confidence that once this person is receptive, they will recognize the love being offered
Oh, that someone who really cares is me
The person who loves is the singer themselves
Someone will wait eternally
There is someone who is willing to wait for you forever
Someone who'll want your love
The person in question desires love from the listener
Oh so desperately
The person wants love with an intense and urgent desire
Open your heart
Reiterating the importance of being open to love
Oh, the surely you'll see
Reinforcing the idea that once the listener is open to it, they will recognize love being offered
Oh, that the someone who really cares
Again emphasizing that the person who loves is the singer themselves
Who really cares is me
Repeating the idea that the one who really cares and loves is the singer
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JESSE L BELVIN, JO ANN Y BELVIN
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