Guy is known for his showmanship; for example, he plays with drumsticks and walks into the audience whilst playing, the latter being a gimmick he picked up from a local blues guitarist at an early age (joining or leaping into the audience has also long been common in both American popular and gospel music, as in the earlier work of Big Jay McNeely or the Dixie Hummingbirds).
Guy grew up in Louisiana where he learned to play guitar. In the early 1950s he began performing with bands in Baton Rouge. Soon after moving to Chicago in 1957, Guy fell under the influence of "Mighty" Muddy Waters. In 1958 he won a record contract with Artistic Records after beating the West Side guitarists Magic Sam and Otis Rush in a "Head Cutting Contest" at the Blue Flame Club. Soon afterwards he recorded for the Cobra label.
In the early 1960s, Guy was a session guitarist for Chess Records. He recorded on Junior Wells sessions for Delmark Records under the pseudonym Friendly Chap in 1965 and 1966. His career took off during a blues revival period in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and was sparked by Eric Clapton's request that Guy be part of the '24 nights' all-star blues guitar lineup at London's Royal Albert Hall and Guy's subsequent signing with Silvertone Records.
Every Girl I See
Buddy Guy Lyrics
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You look good and you look good
The lyrics to Buddy Guy's song Every Girl I See may seem simple and repetitive, but they actually reflect the mindset of someone who is constantly on the prowl for the next attractive partner. The repetition of the phrase "you look good" suggests a shallow level of attraction, where physical appearance trumps personality or values. The use of the word "every" implies that the singer has a history of pursuing multiple partners and is not looking to settle down.
Additionally, the fact that the lyrics are directed at every girl the singer sees suggests a lack of commitment or emotional connection. The line "you look good and you look good" doesn't address any unique qualities or traits about the people being addressed, further emphasizing the superficial nature of the singer's attraction.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of constant searching and a focus on external appearance rather than deeper emotional connections.
Line by Line Meaning
You look good and you look good
I find both of you physically attractive
Every girl I see looks so fine
I am constantly drawn to the beauty of women
I wish to God that one was mine
I desire to have a woman as my own
I know I won't get all I pray
I understand that not every woman I desire will reciprocate my feelings
I know some lucky guy's state to stay
I am aware that some women are already in relationships with other men
But every girl I see looks so fine
Regardless, I am still attracted to women and their physical beauty
Hey baby, what do you say?
A way of initiating conversation with a woman
I wish to God that one was mine
I desire to have a woman as my own
Every girl I love, loves to love
Women I am attracted to often seek and desire love
Every girl I love, fits me like a glove
I feel a strong connection with the women I find myself falling for
I know I won't get all I need
I understand that not every woman I desire will satisfy all of my emotional needs
I know they all can't be tamed, oh yes indeed
I am aware that not every woman can be controlled or manipulated to fit my desires
But every girl I love, fits me like a glove
Despite the potential challenges, I still feel a strong connection with the women I fall for
Contributed by Logan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.