Boyd moved to the Beale Street district of Memphis, Tennessee in 1936 where he played piano and guitar with his group, the Dixie Rhythm Boys. Boyd followed the great migration northward to the factories of Chicago, Illinois in 1941.
He wrote and recorded the hit songs "Five Long Years" (1952), "24 Hours" (1953), and the "Third Degree" (co-written by Willie Dixon, also 1953). Boyd toured Europe with Buddy Guy's band in 1965 as part of the American Folk Blues Festival. He later toured and recorded with Fleetwood Mac and John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers.
Tired of the racial discrimination he experienced in the United States, he first moved to Belgium where he recorded with the Dutch band, Cuby and the Blizzards. He settled in Helsinki, Finland in 1970, where he recorded ten blues records, the first being Praise to Helsinki (1970). He married his wife, Leila, in 1977.
Boyd died in 1994 in Helsinki, Finland,
She's Real
Eddie Boyd Lyrics
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Well I've got a gal and she always treat me right
She's always nice and loving
She don't like to fuss and fight
She said that I'm her lover
And she really treats me that way
She said that I'm her lover
We gets along like two little babies
Each and every day
She said that I'm her lover
And she always treats me that way
She said that I'm her lover
And she always treats me that way
We gets along like two little babies
Each and every day
When my days work is done
Man, you should see me hurry home
When my days work is done
You should see me hurry home
To that baby of mine
She's sweeter than the dippings from the honeycomb
In Eddie Boyd's song "She's Real," the lyrics depict a loving and harmonious relationship between the singer and his girlfriend. The opening lines express admiration for his partner, emphasizing how she consistently treats him right and is always nice and loving. The absence of fuss and fights indicates a healthy and peaceful connection between them.
The repetition of the lines "She said that I'm her lover, and she really treats me that way" emphasizes the deep emotional bond they share. It suggests that the girlfriend not only claims the singer as her lover but also provides the love and care that one would expect from a committed partner. The comparison of their relationship to two little babies highlights a sense of innocence and purity, suggesting that they nurture and support each other in a childlike manner.
The final lines of the song reveal the singer's eagerness to return home to his partner after a day's work. The mention of her being sweeter than honeycomb reinforces the theme of love and sweetness in their relationship, as well as symbolizing the joy and satisfaction the singer finds in her presence.
Overall, "She's Real" celebrates a genuine and affectionate partnership where both individuals treat each other with kindness and love, resulting in a harmonious and fulfilling relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've got a gal and she always treats me right
I am fortunate to have a woman in my life who consistently shows me kindness and respect
She's always nice and loving
Her demeanor towards me is consistently pleasant and affectionate
She don't like to fuss and fight
She prefers to avoid arguments and conflicts in our relationship
She said that I'm her lover
She expressed her deep affection towards me, emphasizing our romantic connection
And she really treats me that way
Her actions and behavior towards me truly reflect her words and feelings
We gets along like two little babies
Our relationship is characterized by a harmonious and innocent bond, akin to that of young children
Each and every day
This dynamic persists consistently on a daily basis
When my days work is done
After completing my responsibilities for the day
Man, you should see me hurry home
I am filled with eagerness to quickly return to my residence
To that baby of mine
To my significant other, whom I affectionately refer to as my 'baby'
She's sweeter than the dippings from the honeycomb
Her sweetness and affection surpasses that of even the most delightful honey
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Written by: Eddie Boyd
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