Messin' With the Kid
Blues Brothers Lyrics
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There's a whole lotta talk
The people say you try to quit the kid
Hey yeah
Tell me what you did
You can call it what you want
But I call it messin' with the kid
Now the kid plays hot
And hot don't pay
I say what I mean, I mean what I say
Yeah, yeah
Tell me what you did
You can call it what you want
But I call it messin' with the kid
Well tell me you love me
You tell me a lie
But I know I love ya baby, 'til the day I die
Hey yeah
Tell me what you did
You can call it what you want
But I call it messing with the kid
Elwood, Elwood!
-Yeah?
You want to mess with the kid?
-Nah Jake, I don't want to mess with the kid...
Yeah I know, I know that. How about you guys back here? You want to mess with the kid? Any of you guys? How about you people out there you want to mess with the kid?
Gonna take the kid's car
Drive around town
Tell everybody trying to put him down
Hey yeah
Tell me what you did
You can call it what you want
I call it messin' with the kid
“Messin’ with the Kid” is a popular blues song that has been covered by several recording artists including Junior Wells and Buddy Guy. The song is focused on the tension and conflict between the Kid and those who are trying to put him down or quit the kid. The chorus repeats the phrase “you can call it what you want, but I call it messin’ with the kid”. This phrase represents the resistance and defiance of the Kid against the forces that are trying to oppress and limit him.
The verses of the song describe the Kid’s talent and determination to play hot music, which is not widely appreciated, but still he persists. He knows what he means and he means what he says. The last verse of the song suggests that the Kid’s opponents may resort to stealing his car to stop him from playing his music. However, the Kid remains undaunted and resolute. This attitude is reflected in the music, which is upbeat, energetic and full of passion.
Line by Line Meaning
What's this I hear
I'm hearing rumors
There's a whole lotta talk
A lot of people are talking about it
The people say you try to quit the kid
People are saying you want to get rid of the kid
Hey yeah
Hey, listen up
Tell me what you did
Explain your actions
You can call it what you want
You can use any name you want for it
But I call it messin' with the kid
But I call it harming the kid
Now the kid plays hot
The kid is very talented
And hot don't pay
But just being talented doesn't guarantee success
I say what I mean, I mean what I say
I speak honestly and straightforwardly
Well tell me you love me
If you say you love me
You tell me a lie
But you're lying
But I know I love ya baby, 'til the day I die
But despite that, I still love you and always will
Elwood, Elwood!
Someone is calling for Elwood's attention
-Yeah?
-What's up?
You want to mess with the kid?
Do you want to harm the kid?
-Nah Jake, I don't want to mess with the kid...
-No, Jake, I don't want to harm the kid...
Yeah I know, I know that. How about you guys back here?
I understand you don't want to harm the kid. What about everyone else here?
You want to mess with the kid?
Do any of you want to harm the kid?
Gonna take the kid's car
We're going to borrow the kid's car
Drive around town
We're going to take a drive around the town
Tell everybody trying to put him down
We're going to spread the word to anyone who criticizes the kid
Hey yeah
Hey, listen up
Tell me what you did
Explain your actions
You can call it what you want
You can use any name you want for it
But I call it messin' with the kid
But I call it harming the kid
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MEL LONDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Allen
That bass is killer. Well done Donald.
tippimail1
The blues brothers great tribute to Junior Well.Thanks.I haven't heard this album in years.
Mimmo Leonardi
Greats, rememberig the great of soul and blues,👌👌❤️ tanks 😘
mstov
I had that album "Briefcase Full Of Blues" when I was young. I'm so sorry I lost it.
durwin pocha
The Kid, aka the GOAT greatest of all time, aka Peter Pan, don't ever mess with the Kid.....
How To Beat A Drum
I don’t want to mess with the kid
Ryan Raju
Lmfao i was the 420th like. I love it
koko
2.82k subs and hasn't uploaded in 8 years wow
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Haley Pierce
What does it mean messin with the kid? Just curious.