The Thrill Is Gone
BB King & Buddy Guy 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
And you'll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
It's gone away from me
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
It's gone away for good
The thrill is gone baby
It's gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be open armed baby
Just like I know a good man should
You know I'm free, free now baby
I'm free from your spell
Oh I'm free, free, free now
I'm free from your spell
And now that it's all over
All I can do is wish you well
"The Thrill is Gone" is a classic blues song performed by BB King and Buddy Guy. The song explores the emptiness and sorrow that come from a broken relationship. The lyrics address a lover who has betrayed and hurt the singer, causing the excitement and passion of the relationship to disappear. The singer is left to contemplate his loneliness and pain, wondering if he will ever find someone who can fill the void left by his lost love.
The repetition of "the thrill is gone" throughout the song emphasizes the permanent nature of the loss. The phrase becomes a mantra that the singer repeats, as if trying to convince himself that he can move on. Nevertheless, the sense of sadness and loss is tangible in the song, as the singer's voice cracks with emotion.
The lyrics also reflect on the idea of freedom that comes with the end of a relationship. The singer declares that he is "free, free now baby", no longer under the spell of his former lover. Nevertheless, despite his freedom, he is left with a sense of emptiness and longing.
Overall, "The Thrill is Gone" is a powerful blues song that captures the heartbreak of a broken relationship. Its universal themes of love, loss, and freedom have kept it relevant and popular for decades, making it a classic of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
The excitement and enjoyment are no longer present.
The thrill is gone away
The thrill has completely vanished.
The thrill is gone baby
The excitement is no longer there, my dear.
The thrill is gone away
The thrill has completely disappeared.
You know you done me wrong baby
My dear, you have mistreated me.
And you'll be sorry someday
You will regret your actions someday.
It's gone away from me
I have lost the excitement.
Although, I'll still live on
Despite the loss, I'll keep going.
But so lonely I'll be
It will be a lonely journey.
It's gone away for good
The thrill is gone forever.
Someday I know I'll be open armed baby
One day, I'll be able to forgive.
Just like I know a good man should
This is what a good man does.
You know I'm free, free now baby
I'm finally free from your grasp.
I'm free from your spell
I'm finally rid of your influence.
And now that it's all over
Now that it's done and dusted...
All I can do is wish you well
All I have left is to wish you the best.
Contributed by Adam N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ape 2 regina forse
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong baby
And you’ll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
It’s gone away from me
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
It’s gone away for good
The thrill is gone baby
It’s gone away for good
Someday I know I’ll be open armed baby
Just like I know a good man should
You know I’m free, free now baby
I’m free from your spell
Oh I’m free, free, free now
I’m free from your spell
And now that it’s all over
All I can do is wish you well
nova
Eric Clapton plays like a musician rather than a star. He always does. A real master.
Ronildo Lima
Só feras ai sim
bimo sukarno
clapton is god
Thais Costa Ramos
@bimo sukarno a
Dheeraj Tumula
4:56 Jimmi Vaughn just killed that improv man. He just managed to find the absolute perfect thing to play for that moment. Even Clapton played one hell of a solo. The beauty in Clapton’s solo lies in its fast pace and the way he used a mixture of high bends. Not to forget bb king and Robert clay who are timeless legends in their own right. Simply amazing.
wanski182
He did, I'm really starting to appreciate his playing style and originality
stonewolf777
Eric plays like a musician not like a star.
Jose Borjas
You got that right.!!
Hands vs Food
He was my fav of the bunch, with BB close behind but he took the cake imo.
Mike Honcho
Love hearing these legends play together.
During the solos you could close your eyes and know who’s playing the lead. Wish Stevie could have been there too