You Don't Love Me
Bo Diddley Muddy Waters & Little Walter Lyrics
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Ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on Josephine,
You know you gotta runnin' machine
Baby, baby ride on, Josephine
Baby ride on
Well, Josephine drivin' in a hopped up Ford
Twin carburetors gonna burn up the road
Twin exhaust stickin' out of the rear
Something that'll really take her away from here
Ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on, Josephine,
girl you gotta runnin' machine
Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on
Josephine's engine, said it started runnin' hot
Tried to trade it in at a used car lot
The man couldn't believe his natural eyes
When she pulled it up into his drive
Ride on, Josephine, ride on
Woo, ride on, Josephine, ride on
Yeah, ride on, Josephine,
You know you gotta runnin' machine
Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on
Josephine
Your tank is leakin' baby
I think you better slow down and ride with me
You say what?
You tell me to hush up and mind my own business
Baby, you are my business
You good business, baby
I just love good business
And there's plenty of good business
in Atlanta tonight!
You say what?
You ask me what kind of car am I drivin', baby
I tell ya
I gotta '68 Cadillac with Thunderbird wings
I'm tellin' ya, baby, it's a bad ole thing
I can burn rubber in each and every gear
I think I can rock 'n' roll right out of here
Ride on, Josephine, ride on
Woo, ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on, Josephine,
you know you gotta runnin' machine
Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on
In Bo Diddley's song "You Don't Love Me," Josephine is the subject of the lyrics, and she's driving a fast car. The repetition of "ride on Josephine, ride on" in the chorus highlights her need for speed and her desire to get away from her current situation. She's driving a hopped-up Ford with twin carburetors and exhaust so she can outrun anyone who tries to catch her.
However, her car starts to overheat, and she tries to trade it in at a used car lot. The man who inspects the car can't believe his eyes when he sees what Josephine is driving. Despite the car's issues, Josephine refuses to slow down and instead tells the singer to mind his own business.
The lyrics of the song suggest that Josephine is a rebellious woman who doesn't want to adhere to anyone's expectations or rules. She wants to live life on her own terms, and her car represents her independence and freedom. The song is a celebration of people who reject conformity and embrace their individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Ride on Josephine, ride on
Keep moving forward, Josephine
Ride on Josephine,
Don't stop, Josephine
You know you gotta runnin' machine
You have a fast car, Josephine
Baby ride on
Keep going, baby
Well, Josephine drivin' in a hopped up Ford
Josephine is driving a customized Ford
Twin carburetors gonna burn up the road
The car has twin carburetors that make it faster
Twin exhaust stickin' out of the rear
The car has twin exhausts at the back
Something that'll really take her away from here
The car can take her far away from her current location
Josephine's engine, said it started runnin' hot
The engine of Josephine's car started overheating
Tried to trade it in at a used car lot
She attempted to sell it at a second-hand car dealership
The man couldn't believe his natural eyes
The dealer was surprised by the car's impressive features
When she pulled it up into his drive
When she drove the car into the lot
Your tank is leakin' baby
Your car's tank is leaking
I think you better slow down and ride with me
You should slow down and ride with me instead
Baby, you are my business
You are my concern, baby
You good business, baby
You're a good thing, baby
I just love good business
I love good things
And there's plenty of good business in Atlanta tonight!
There are plenty of good opportunities in Atlanta today
You ask me what kind of car am I drivin', baby
You want to know what car I'm driving, baby
I gotta '68 Cadillac with Thunderbird wings
I'm driving a '68 Cadillac with Thunderbird wings
I think I can rock 'n' roll right out of here
I can drive away quickly
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Written by: ELLAS MCDANIEL
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@mikekaatman3194
I know this video has been up 9yrs but i just now found it.....man....goosebumps!!!!!
@Bstannard
The best songs are the ones that stay on the one….Talent and creativity kicks in. Magic….just magic.
@dropyourreds263
Kind of music to take your glasses off and put on your ears
@dmswanson5694
Just so, just like that then. (Many thanks, Hairyblues.)
@farooqrasool5914
Absolutely Brilliant ❤❤
@johngore7744
Three of my favourite musicians. Must be in Chess studios. So very very good.
@CarlosGonzalez-yv1tg
This is so good!
@Brian31881
Bo to Walter "I want to save your song." Three guys from the Delta, give them a little whiskey and a hot band and start recording. This album was FUN. Chess tried again later in the year, but the tension between Muddy and the Wolf meant that the "Super, Super Blues Album" was not fun.
@Brian31881
@@aqua5680 So sad that Walter would be killed 8 months later.
@danieldugan886
Brian,'would have been the brawl to end it all.' NG.