Hummingbird feat. John Mayer
B.B King and friends Lyrics
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Yeah, you I don't know what love is, people, whoah, but I think I must have it bad
Yeah, you know some people say love is just a gamble, but whatever it is, it's enough to drive old me mad
They say love is just a proposition, people. it's strictly a game of give and take
Yeah, they tell me love, love, love is a proposition, people, they say it's strictly a game of give and take
Whoah, but my woman took all I gave her and I'm here to tell to you that love proposition stuff 's a fake
Yes, I don't claim to be no gambler people, I tell you I don't know much about the dice
Oh, but I wait and my baby knows, she knows I'm not the kind who's gonna crap out twice
Yes, she left me early this mornin', I don't know the reason why
She just got up early this mornin', didn't even say good-bye
But I love you, I love you, you know I love you baby, although you made me cry
Yes, there are a lot of women who love me, oh, but how you satisfy
B.B King and friends' song "Hummingbird" featuring John Mayer explores the abstract and elusive concept of love. The song begins with B.B King confessing that he does not know what love is, but he feels like he has it bad. The feeling of being in love has taken over him, and he cannot resist it. Some people argue that love is merely a gamble, a game of give and take, but for B.B King, it is something that drives him crazy. The lyrics suggest that love is a sensation that defies logic and reason, and it is something that everyone experiences differently.
The second verse delves deeper into the idea that love is a proposition, a give-and-take game where one has to make the effort to receive love in return. B.B King suggests that his woman took all he gave her, and he believes that the idea that love is a proposition is a fake. Despite this, he does not claim to be a gambler, and he does not know much about the game of dice. However, he is confident that he will not give up on his woman, and she knows it too.
The final verse highlights the pain and confusion that comes with being in love. Although B.B King's woman left him early in the morning without saying goodbye, he still loves her, even though she made him cry. The song ends on a more positive note with B.B King admitting that there are many women who love him, but none of them satisfies him like his woman.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what love is, but I think I must have it bad
Although I can't fully define love, I believe that I am deeply in love with someone.
Yeah, you know some people say love is just a gamble, but whatever it is, it's enough to drive old me mad
Love can be seen as a risky game by some, but it has the power to make me feel crazy about the person I love.
They say love is just a proposition, people. it's strictly a game of give and take
Many claim that love is just a transactional relationship where both parties have to give and take equally.
Whoah, but my woman took all I gave her and I'm here to tell to you that love proposition stuff 's a fake
Despite hearing that love is give and take, my woman took all that I gave and it showed me that the proposition of love being a fair exchange isn't always true.
Yes, I don't claim to be no gambler people, I tell you I don't know much about the dice
I'm not confident in taking risky bets, and that includes when it comes to love and relationships.
Oh, but I wait and my baby knows, she knows I'm not the kind who's gonna crap out twice
Despite not being a gambler, I will always wait and try again because my significant other knows that I won't easily give up on our relationship.
Yes, there are a lot of women who love me, oh, but how you satisfy
Although there may be other women who love me, no one satisfies me the way that my current partner does.
Yes, she left me early this mornin', I don't know the reason why
My significant other left me without any explanation this morning, leaving me in confusion.
She just got up early this mornin', didn't even say good-bye
My partner left abruptly without saying a proper goodbye, leaving me feeling hurt and alone.
But I love you, I love you, you know I love you baby, although you made me cry
Despite the hurt and confusion caused by my partner leaving without notice, I still deeply love and care for them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: B.B. KING, JOHNNIE PATE
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@tongjorim1
Sometimes I get impatient
but she cools me without words
and she comes so sweet and softly
my hummingbird and have you heard
that I thought my life had ended
but I find that it"s just begun.
Cause she gets me where I live
I"ll give all I have to give
I"m talking about that hummingbird.
Oh she"s little and she loves me
too much for words to say
when I see her in the morning sleeping.
She"s little and she loves me
to my lucky day.
Hummingbird don"t fly away.
When I"m feeling wild and lonesome
she knows the words to say
and she gives me a little understanding
in her special way
and I just have to say
in my life I loved a woman
because she"s more than I deserve.
And she gets me where I live
I"ll give all I have to give
I"m talking about that hummingbird.
Oh she"s little and she loves me
too much for words to say
when I see her in the morning sleeping.
She"s little and she loves me
to my lucky day.
Hummingbird don"t fly away
Don"t fly away
Don"t fly away
@mohammadghalandary4780
John mayer is so underrated, he's one of the few guitarists who are keeping blues alive nowadays
@techno6199
The first time I heard this my jaw literally dropped. Ridiculously good
@robbylee1074
Rest in peace BB.King
@Lucas.adventure
The best duo John mayer and BB king!
@thegoldenkingfisher
At 2:56, the wonderful way Mayer closes the 'Hummingbird' shows how, along with being a brutal guitarist, is such a beautiful singer. Love this song...
@UniqSniper
This is one of the best songs ever written. Rest In Peace BB King you are missed soo much…
@robertperrella4194
VERY NICE HARMONIES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ambardunski
best bb king song right here
@tongjorim1
Sometimes I get impatient
but she cools me without words
and she comes so sweet and softly
my hummingbird and have you heard
that I thought my life had ended
but I find that it"s just begun.
Cause she gets me where I live
I"ll give all I have to give
I"m talking about that hummingbird.
Oh she"s little and she loves me
too much for words to say
when I see her in the morning sleeping.
She"s little and she loves me
to my lucky day.
Hummingbird don"t fly away.
When I"m feeling wild and lonesome
she knows the words to say
and she gives me a little understanding
in her special way
and I just have to say
in my life I loved a woman
because she"s more than I deserve.
And she gets me where I live
I"ll give all I have to give
I"m talking about that hummingbird.
Oh she"s little and she loves me
too much for words to say
when I see her in the morning sleeping.
She"s little and she loves me
to my lucky day.
Hummingbird don"t fly away
Don"t fly away
Don"t fly away
@yugomukti6615
peace in heaven bb.king