Sweet Thing
B B King Lyrics
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When I first met you baby, honey you were almost out of school
You were real wild then woman, honey, but you were nobody's fool
I was so in love with you baby and I tried to get you to love me too
I was so in love with you baby and I tried to get you to love me too
I thought you had no time for me then woman, wouldn't do anything you asked me to
Oh, sweet thing, you are all I want to see
I having so much trouble baby, I wonder what's gonna happen to me
The opening verse of B.B. King's "Sweet Thing" speaks to the nostalgia and fondness that the singer feels when remembering the woman he first fell for. The song has a retro, vintage vibe to it, amplified by the opening line which reminisces about the time in a person's life when they're on the brink of transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. The next line provides a glimpse into the woman's persona - someone who was loud and unapologetic but also had street smarts. Although she may have been wild, she was no one's fool, suggesting a certain level of intelligence that made her alluring to the singer.
The chorus of the song revolves around the singer professing his love for the woman, calling her a "sweet thing" and conveying his devotion to her. The lines are simple but effective, highlighting how he is so enamored with her that he can't think about anything else. The final verse talks about the struggles the singer is facing - it is unclear whether these are directly related to his relationship or if they are unrelated issues. However, it is clear that the woman he loves is the only bright spot in his life and he is uncertain about what will happen to him if he can't have her.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first met you baby, honey you were almost out of school
When we first met, darling, you were about to complete your education
You were real wild then woman, honey, but you were nobody's fool
You were quite uninhibited at that time, my love, but you were not stupid or easily fooled.
I was so in love with you baby and I tried to get you to love me too
I was deeply in love with you, my dear, and I made an effort to win your affection as well.
I thought you had no time for me then woman, wouldn't do anything you asked me to
I believed you were too busy for me, my lady, and you did not fulfill any of my requests.
Oh, sweet thing, you are all I want to see
Oh, my darling, you are the only one I desire to see.
I having so much trouble baby, I wonder what's gonna happen to me
I am facing a lot of difficulties, my love, and I am uncertain about what the future holds for me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE BIHARI, RILEY B. KING
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