The Thrill Is Gone
B. B. King Orchestra 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
Thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Although, I'll still live on baby
But so lonely I'll be
Thrill is gone
Thrill is gone 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
Oh, 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 B. B. King Orchestra's song The Thrill Is Gone explores the theme of lost love and the emotional aftermath that comes with it. The lyrics describe the feeling of the thrill being gone from the relationship, leaving the singer feeling lonely and betrayed. The repetition of the phrase "The thrill is gone" emphasizes the finality of the situation, creating a bleak and resigned tone.
The verse "You know you done me wrong, baby, you'll be sorry someday" conveys a sense of bitterness towards the partner who caused the end of the relationship. The singer acknowledges that they will continue on with their life, but it will be a lonely existence. The chorus "Thrill is gone, baby, it's gone away for good" further reinforces the finality of the situation, indicating that the relationship will never be rekindled.
The final verse "I'm free now, baby, I'm free from your spell" suggests that the singer has come to terms with the end of the relationship and is ready to move on. The repetition of the word "free" highlights this newfound sense of freedom from the emotional turmoil of the relationship. The final line "All that I can do is wish you well" suggests a sense of closure and acceptance, indicating that the singer has let go of any resentment towards their former partner.
Overall, The Thrill Is Gone is a poignant and heartfelt exploration of lost love and the painful emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
I no longer feel the excitement, joy or happiness that I used to feel
The thrill is gone away
I have completely lost that feeling of thrill and excitement that I used to have
The thrill is gone, baby
My feelings of excitement and joy associated with you are completely gone
You know you done me wrong, baby
You have hurt me badly in some way
You'll be sorry someday
You will regret your actions at some point in the future
Thrill is gone
That feeling of excitement and joy that I used to get is completely gone
The thrill is gone away from me
I no longer feel that sense of excitement and joy that I used to feel inside of me
Although, I'll still live on baby
Despite the loss of that feeling, I will continue to live on and move forward
But so lonely I'll be
I will feel a deep sense of loneliness as a result of the loss of that feeling
Thrill is gone
That feeling of excitement and joy is gone
Thrill is gone away for good
That feeling of excitement and joy is gone forever
All the thrill is gone baby
That feeling of excitement and joy is completely gone
It's gone away for good
That feeling of excitement and joy is gone forever
Someday I know I'll be open-armed baby
At some point in the future, I will be ready to love again
Just like I know, I know I should
I am aware that I should be open to love in the future
I'm free now, baby
I am no longer under your control or influence
I'm free from your spell
I am no longer under the power of your charms
Oh, free, free, free now, baby
I feel liberated and unburdened by your influence
Now that it's all over
Now that our relationship is over and done with
All that I can do is wish you well
The only thing left for me to do is to hope that you have a good life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rick R. Darnell, Roy Hawkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MinoruMikeAoki
I shall be 84 years old in a week and listening to this song/music. And sometimes, I will dance alone in my study room while listening.
@angeldoemer8263
Just turned 40...use to watch my grandpa in the garage jamming to BB King...the memories we keep.
@70swildchildvictoria13
Minoru Mike Aoki. Keep kicking it up 84. It keeps us young 🍃🌸🍃
@petermoore6496
keep movin brother i am not far behind you 👍
@jaxjohnson5372
Just turned 21 and learning his music on the guitar!
@reved19741
Happy Birthday Minoru...keep dancing my friend
@ethagray7802
Let no shame be in your game. I am 85, was raised in this music environment. It has kept me alive when I wanted to die, lifted me up from my lowest points of life. I will play it until I can't.
@gailaturner5123
Yes yes yes…Feed your soul 👏🏾💯
@MrsCasa
Music, in my opinion, does this more than anything else can.
@owengarrett4590
I’m catching up fast… love this, and all of you..