It's My Own Fault
B. B. King & Bobby Blue Bland Lyrics

In "It's My Own Fault," B.B. King and Bobby Blue Bland explore the idea of taking responsibility for one's actions and the consequences that arise from them when it comes to relationships. The lyrics suggest a theme of regret over past actions, wishing that things could have been different, but ultimately acknowledging that it's their own fault for not treating their partner with the love and respect they deserved. The repetition of the phrase "treat me the way you want to do" emphasizes the idea that their partner is now treating them poorly in response to the way they were treated in the past.

The verses also touch on themes of trust and infidelity, with the singer admitting that they didn't love their partner when they were receiving love from them. They even admit to cheating, "making every woman look I see." The second verse continues with the theme of betrayal, with their partner leaving them for running around with other boys. The singer recognizes that their actions caused the rift in the relationship and accepts that they only have themselves to blame.

Overall, "It's My Own Fault" is a somber reflection on the mistakes made within a relationship and the accountability that comes with those actions. The lyrics tell of a person who took their partner for granted and didn't appreciate their love until it was too late.