The Thrill Is Gone
BB King & Friends 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 song, "The Thrill is Gone" by BB King is a blues ballad about a relationship between two people that has lost its spark or excitement. The repeated line "The thrill is gone" emphasizes the feeling of the singer who narrates the song. He talks about how the connection that they had is now gone and that he is very lonely. The lyrics imply that the woman he once loved had done him wrong and he has finally broken free from her spell. The last line of the song "All that I can do is wish you well" suggests that the singer is still carrying some love for the woman, even though he knows the relationship is over.
The song expresses the pain of separation and the longing for what used to be. It talks about how when the spark is gone from a relationship, everything is dull and that there is no point in continuing. The slow and mournful tone of the song highlights the sadness of the situation. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, yet it conveys a deeply emotional message.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
The excitement and passion we once had is no longer present.
The thrill is gone away
The feeling of joy and excitement that we shared in the past is no longer present or attainable.
The thrill is gone, baby
The affection and emotional connection that we once had is lost.
You know you done me wrong, baby
You are aware that you have hurt me deeply.
You'll be sorry someday
Your actions will eventually catch up to you, and you will regret how you treated me.
Although, I'll still live on baby
Despite the loss of our relationship, I will continue to move forward and live my life.
But so lonely I'll be
Even though I will continue living, I will carry a sense of loneliness with me.
Thrill is gone away for good
The feeling of excitement and passion that we once shared is gone permanently.
All the thrill is gone baby
There is no excitement or passion left between us.
Someday I know I'll be open-armed baby
In the future, I will be ready to love and be loved again.
Just like I know, I know I should
I am confident that I will be able to move on and find love again.
I'm free now, baby
I am no longer bound by the pain and hurt caused by our relationship.
I'm free from your spell
I have broken free from the emotional hold you had over me.
Oh, free, free, free now, baby
I now feel a sense of freedom and liberation from our past relationship.
Now that it's all over
Now that our relationship has ended.
All that I can do is wish you well
Despite everything, I only have positive thoughts and well-wishes for you as we move on from each other.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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..