I'd Rather Go Blind
BB King Friends Lyrics
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When I saw you and her talking,
Something deep down in my soul said, "cry girl"´,
When I saw you and that girl, walking out.
Ooo I would rather, I would rather go blind boy,
Than to see you, walk away from me child, and all
Ooooo so you see, I love you so much
Most of all, I just don't, I just don't want to be free no
Ooo I was just, I was just, I was just sitting here thinking
Of your kiss and your warm embrace, yeah,
When the reflection in the glass that I held to my lips, now baby,
Revealed the tears that was on my face, yeah.
Ooo and baby, baby, I would rather, I would rather be blind boy
Than to see you walk away, see you walk away from me, yeah
Ooo baby, baby, baby, I'd rather be blind now
The song "I'd Rather Go Blind" by BB King & Friends is a soulful ballad that speaks about a heart-wrenching situation. The lyrics convey the emotions of a woman who realizes that her lover is leaving her for someone else. The first verse describes the moment of realization, where the woman sees her lover walking away with another woman, and she feels a deep pain in her soul. She knows it's over and can't help but cry.
The chorus of the song is a powerful statement of the woman's love and pain. She says that she would rather go blind than to see her lover walk away from her. She loves him so much that the thought of him leaving is unbearable. She doesn't want to be free, as her happiness is tied to her lover's presence in her life.
The second verse describes how the woman was sitting and thinking about the love and warmth she shared with her lover. However, when she looked at her reflection in the glass, she saw tears on her face. The realization that her lover is leaving her is too much to bear. The chorus is repeated again with even more emotion and passion.
Overall, the lyrics of the song depict the pain of a heartbroken woman who is devastated by the loss of her lover. She would rather lose her sight than witness her lover leaving her. The song is a powerful representation of the depth of human emotions and the pain that comes with a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Something told me it was over
I had a feeling that our relationship was ending
When I saw you and her talking
My suspicions grew when I saw you speaking with another woman
Something deep down in my soul said, "cry girl"
I felt a deep sadness that made me want to cry
When I saw you and that girl, walking out
My fears intensified when I saw you leaving with that other woman
Ooo I would rather, I would rather go blind boy
I would do anything to avoid watching you leave me
Than to see you, walk away from me child, and all
It would be less painful for me to lose my sight than to see you go
Ooooo so you see, I love you so much
My love for you is the reason for my pain
That I don't want to watch you leave me baby,
I can't bear to watch you walk away from me
Most of all, I just don't, I just don't want to be free no
I don't want to be without you, even if it means being trapped in this love
Ooo I was just, I was just, I was just sitting here thinking
I was lost in thought
Of your kiss and your warm embrace, yeah
I was reminiscing about the memories we shared
When the reflection in the glass that I held to my lips, now baby,
As I sipped my drink, I caught sight of myself in the glass
Revealed the tears that was on my face, yeah
I realized that I had been crying without even noticing
Ooo and baby, baby, I would rather, I would rather be blind boy
Again, I express my desperation to not see you leave
Than to see you walk away, see you walk away from me, yeah
It would be too painful for me to watch you leave me
Ooo baby, baby, baby, I'd rather be blind now
I would choose blindness over the pain of watching you go
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
Written by: BILLY FOSTER, ELLINGTON JORDAN
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@deokidokiza
The power on her voice is second to none. Etta James is one of the greatest of ALL time
@THEKj1972
Trully the greatest
@colleensmith2038
Etta doesn't sing this song, she LIVES this song. Amazing!!
@svennandersen2326
This performance makes me cry every-time I watch it. The goosebumps simply marches down my arms listening to the dynamics of the band and watching the interaction between Etta James and Dr John (may they both rest in peace). There is more than a spark going on on-stage here, folks! We are witnessing the raw flame of pure soul, expression, friendship and musicality. A rare moment in music, that keeps on giving - even when most of these folks are dead and gone long ago. This BB King show show - and in particular this gem of a performance of 'I´d Rather Go Blind' will always remain on my shortlist of magic moments. May Youtube preserve it forever.
@hannibal6924
Pour moi, le plus beau duo bluesy , etta james et dr john merci infini ...
@roberthiguera602
Damn I'm 56 yrs old... the best... listen
@ikepieman
Put's a smile on my face every time. Beautiful.
@sonnywilliams7743
Oooooo weeeeee that etta baby..layed down powerful vocals
@DAZ28111
The great dr john and etta james 👍 👌
@jorgedomeniconi4497
ETTA JAMES DR JOHN BBKING RIP HERMANOS ERAN LOS TRES