There is a long history partnership between these two blues heroes: Buddy Guy recorded on Junior Wells's sessions for Delmark Records under the pseudonym Friendly Chap back in 1965 and 1966.
Silvertone Records captured their latest team work to release "Last Time Around", from the historic final performance of the duo, live and acoustic, at Buddy Guy's world famous Chicago blues mecca, Legends.
Messin' With The Kid
Buddy Guy & Junior Wells Lyrics
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The people they say they're gonna put the kid down
Oh no
Oh look at what you did
You can call it what you want to
I call it messin' with the kid
You know the kid's no child and I don't play
I says what I mean and I mean what I say
Oh look at what you did
You can call it what you want to
I call it messin' with the kid
You know the kid's no child and I don't play
I says what I mean and I mean what I say
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh look at what you did
You can call it what you want to
I call it messin' with the kid
We're gonna take the kid's car and drive around town
Tell everybody you're not puttin' him down
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh look at what you did
You can call it what you want to
I call it messin' with the... yeah
One more now
The lyrics to Buddy Guy & Junior Wells's song Messin' With The Kid are about the consequences of messing with someone who is not a child and does not play games. The song is an expression of anger and frustration at people who are trying to bully or put down the "kid", but the singer makes it clear that they are not going to take it lying down. The repeated line "Oh look at what you did, you can call it what you want to, I call it messin' with the kid" is a warning to those who are trying to mess with the "kid" that they will face the consequences.
The use of the term "kid" in the song is interesting because it can be interpreted in different ways. On one hand, it could refer to a child, which would make the message of the song even more poignant. On the other hand, it could refer to a young man who is being bullied or picked on, which would also resonate with many people. The repetition of the line "I says what I mean and I mean what I say" is also interesting because it shows that the singer is not afraid to speak their mind and stand up for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
What's this a-here goin all around town
There's a rumor spreading around town
The people they say they're gonna put the kid down
People are talking about getting rid of the kid
Oh no
Expressing concern or fear
Oh look at what you did
Expressing disappointment or frustration towards someone's actions
You can call it what you want to
Acknowledging that there are different ways to describe a situation
I call it messin' with the kid
Personally labeling the situation as an intentional attempt to harm or trouble the kid
You know the kid's no child and I don't play
Asserting that the kid is not naive or gullible, and taking the situation seriously
I says what I mean and I mean what I say
Stating that one is being honest and direct in their communication
We're gonna take the kid's car and drive around town
Planning to use the kid's car for a specific activity
Tell everybody you're not puttin' him down
Verbally denying the rumors about harming the kid
Oh look at what you did
Expressing disappointment or frustration towards someone's actions
You can call it what you want to
Acknowledging that there are different ways to describe a situation
I call it messin' with the... yeah
Repeating the personal label of the situation as an intentional attempt to harm or trouble the kid
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@teenaphelps2187
I grew up knowing Junior Wells, we lived in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago near Chess Records. 🎼🎵🎶🎤🎸🎷🎺🥁🎹🎻💃🕴️😊💞
@artplaut7208
YEAH TEENA
@edwinruhl6803
lucky you.
@davescupper5789
Odger yer did
@Im_using_your_moms_log_in
Not sure how to follow the emojis, but cheers!
@michaelheaton6901
You are blessed sir.
@bethmcavoy8062
What a treat to hear Junior Wells and Buddy Guy tearing it up!
@paulinemclellan2168
It sure is friend...it was soo good back then and just as good right now
@williammills3632
This is some of Buddys best guitar work ever. Junior and that band are tight and loose at the same time. Fantastic
@theherbpuffer
Buddy's my biggest inspiration as far as older blues players go, but I'm sorry Rory Gallaghers version is just something else