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.
Woman Blues
Buddy Guy & Junior Wells Lyrics
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You better go on and leave, mister
You better leave my little girl alone
Lord, before I get evil
Lord, you know I'm gonna do something wrong
You call my house all hours of the night
Well let me, let me tell you mister that's a sure way to start a fight
You know I can get evil sometimes
Baby, you know I'm gonna do something wrong
You call my house not later than yesterday
Because I picked up the extension and I heard every word you say
Why don't you just go on man and leave my little girl alone
Lord, you know I can get evil sometimes
Lord, you know I'm gonna do something wrong
The lyrics to Buddy Guy and Junior Wells's song Woman Blues are a classic example of a protective father warning a man to stay away from his daughter. The song begins with the father telling the man to leave his daughter alone, and he warns him that if he doesn't, he's going to do something wrong. He continues to reinforce this message throughout the song, telling the man that he calls his house at all hours of the night, which is a sure way to start a fight.
The father then tells the man that he overheard him talking on the phone with his daughter just yesterday. He warns him again to leave his daughter alone and reminds him that he has a temper and can get evil sometimes. The song ends with the father once again warning the man to stay away from his daughter.
Overall, the lyrics to Woman Blues are a classic example of a father's protective instincts towards his daughter. The lyrics convey a strong warning that the father will not tolerate any harm to come to his daughter, and that he is willing to take matters into his own hands if he has to.
Line by Line Meaning
You better leave, you better leave my little girl alone
I advise you to leave my daughter alone and not cause any trouble.
You better go on and leave, mister
I strongly suggest that you leave right now.
You better leave my little girl alone
It's in your best interest to refrain from interacting with my daughter.
Lord, before I get evil
I may not be able to control my anger if you continue to pursue my daughter.
Lord, you know I'm gonna do something wrong
I'm warning you that I might retaliate if you don't leave my daughter alone.
You call my house all hours of the night
I don't appreciate you constantly contacting my household at any time of the day or night.
Well let me, let me tell you mister that's a sure way to start a fight
If you keep calling at odd hours, it's likely to lead to a confrontation.
Now why don't you just go on man and leave my little girl alone
I'm begging you to respect my request to leave my daughter alone.
You know I can get evil sometimes
I have the capacity to become violent or aggressive in certain situations.
Baby, you know I'm gonna do something wrong
I'm warning you that if you don't stop bothering my daughter, I might take matters into my own hands and do something harmful.
You call my house not later than yesterday
I'm still angry about your recent attempts to contact my daughter.
Because I picked up the extension and I heard every word you say
I overheard your conversation and I'm even more convinced that you need to stay away from my daughter.
Lord, you know I can get evil sometimes
I'm reminding you that I might resort to violence or retaliation to protect my daughter.
Lord, you know I'm gonna do something wrong
I'm warning you that I might take drastic measures if you keep bothering my daughter.
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Written by: JOHN S HURT
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