When Things Go Wrong
Big Bill Broonzy Lyrics


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I love you, baby,
I ain't gonna lie
Without you, woman,
I just can't be satisfied
'Cause when things go wrong, so wrong with you
It hurts me too.
So, run here, baby,
Put your little hands in mine,
I've got something to tell you, baby,
I know, that will change your mind
When things go wrong, so wrong with you
It hurts me too.
I want you, baby,
Just to understand
I don't want to be your boss, baby,
I just want to be your man
When things go wrong, so wrong. with you
It hurts me too.
Now, when you go home,
You don't get along
Come back to me, baby,
Where I live, that's your home
When things go wrong, so wrong with you
It hurts me too.
I love you, baby,
You know it's true
I wouldn't mistreat you, baby,
Not for nothing in this world like you
When things go wrong, so wrong with you
It hurts me too...




So, yes, you know, when things go wrong,
It hurts me too.

Overall Meaning

The song "When Things Go Wrong" by Big Bill Broonzy is a love song that expresses the deep affection the singer has for his partner. The lyrics show the pain the singer feels when things are not right in the relationship. The first verse talks about how much he loves the woman and how he can't be happy without her. He then goes on to say that when things go wrong with her, it hurts him too. The second verse is a declaration of love. He wants her to understand that he doesn't want to control her, but he wants to be her man. He then reassures her that he loves her and would never mistreat her. The third verse is an invitation for her to come back to him when things are not going well at home. He sees his home as her home too and he wants to be there for her.


Line by Line Meaning

I love you, baby,
The singer conveys his love for someone.


I ain't gonna lie
The singer emphasizes that he is honest.


Without you, woman,
The singer cannot function without the person he loves.


I just can't be satisfied
The artist admits that he is incomplete without his loved one.


'Cause when things go wrong, so wrong with you
The artist is affected when his loved one goes through difficulties.


It hurts me too.
The singer experiences emotional pain when his loved one is facing challenges.


So, run here, baby,
The singer invites his loved one to come closer to him.


Put your little hands in mine,
The artist wants his loved one to hold his hands.


I've got something to tell you, baby,
The artist has something important to communicate.


I know, that will change your mind
The artist is confident that his words will convince his loved one.


I want you, baby,
The singer expresses his desire for his loved one.


Just to understand
The artist wants his loved one to comprehend his perspective.


I don't want to be your boss, baby,
The singer does not want to control his loved one.


I just want to be your man
The singer aspires to be a supportive partner.


Now, when you go home,
The singer acknowledges that his loved one has a life outside their relationship.


You don't get along
The artist understands that his loved one may face difficulties elsewhere.


Come back to me, baby,
The artist welcomes his loved one back into their relationship.


Where I live, that's your home
The singer considers his home to be a shared space with his loved one.


I love you, baby,
The singer reiterates his love for his partner.


You know it's true
The artist believes that his partner is aware of his feelings.


I wouldn't mistreat you, baby,
The artist promises not to abuse his partner.


Not for nothing in this world like you
The artist values his partner highly.


So, yes, you know, when things go wrong,
The singer reminds his partner that he is affected by her struggles.


It hurts me too.
The artist experiences pain when his partner is going through a hard time.




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