I Wish You Would
Blues Brothers and Friends Lyrics
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That's when my baby went away
Crying and pleading won't do no good
Come back baby, I wish you would
I love you baby, I can't help myself
I wouldn't mistreat you for nobody else
Huggin and kissin late at night
Tell me now baby what you trying to do
Trying to love me and some other man too
Staying out drinking all night long
Cold now, baby, I want to come home
Please pretty baby give me one more chance
You know I love you, want to be your man
Crying and pleading won't do no good
Come back baby I wish you would
Huggin and kissin late at night
Really make me, baby, feel alright
The Blues Brothers and Friends' song "I Wish You Would" presents the listener with a situation where the singer's lover has left them, leaving behind a desperate and helpless feeling. The lyrics describe how the singer is willing to do anything to get their lover back, and the frustration they feel when their efforts prove futile. The song opens with the line "Early in the morning 'bout the break of day, That's when my baby went away," immediately setting the tone for the bleakness and heartache that follows. The singer's desperation is conveyed through the repetition of the line "Come back baby, I wish you would," and the mention of how "crying and pleading won't do no good."
There is a sense of confusion and betrayal that runs through the song, as the singer tries to understand why their lover would want to leave them. They ask, "Tell me now baby what you trying to do, Trying to love me and some other man too?" and express their frustration with the line "Staying out drinking all night long, Cold now, baby, I want to come home." The song ends on a slightly more hopeful note, with the repetition of "Huggin and kissin late at night, Really make me, baby, feel alright," suggesting that the singer and their lover could potentially reconcile.
Overall, "I Wish You Would" is a classic example of a blues song about love gone wrong. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of heartbreak, desperation, and confusion, while the melody and instrumentation of the song evoke a sense of melancholy and longing that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning 'bout the break of day
As the sun is about to rise, my belle left me.
That's when my baby went away
That's the exact time my partner left me.
Crying and pleading won't do no good
No matter how much I cry or beg, it won't help me get her back.
Come back baby, I wish you would
I long for my love to return to me, even though it seems impossible.
I love you baby, I can't help myself
My affection for my belle is so deep that I cannot help myself.
I wouldn't mistreat you for nobody else
I would never treat anyone as bad as I would never treat my significant other.
Huggin and kissin late at night
Embracing and sharing kisses in the late hours of the day.
Really make make me, baby, feel alright
I feel so much better when we share these shows of love and affection together.
Tell me now baby what you trying to do
Please tell me what you want from me and what you're trying to accomplish.
Trying to love me and some other man too
Are you trying to be with me and someone else at the same time?
Staying out drinking all night long
You're staying out and drinking all night long.
Cold now, baby, I want to come home
I am in distress and want to come back home, baby.
Please pretty baby give me one more chance
Please, my darling, give me one more chance to prove my love for you.
You know I love you, want to be your man
You are aware of how much I love you, and I long to be your partner.
Crying and pleading won't do no good
No matter how much I cry or beg, it won't help me get her back.
Come back baby I wish you would
I long for my love to return to me, even though it seems impossible.
Huggin and kissin late at night
Embracing and sharing kisses in the late hours of the day.
Really make me, baby, feel alright
I feel so much better when we share these shows of love and affection together.
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Written by: WILLIAM ARNOLD
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Tony Josefsson
Good good good!!! In blues we trust! =)
Tony Josefsson
This is so great!!! =)
Chris Reott
So lucky to have been there both nights.
Tony Josefsson
Still good :)
Adam
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