Have You Heard
Eric Clapton and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers Lyrics
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Yes, how I love her you don't know
Have you heard about my baby?
How I love, how I love her you don't know
I declare it hurt me so bad
Yes, when I heard she'd got to go
Have you heard about my baby?
Heard about my baby?
Ooh yes, I tried and I let her down
Ooh, she burned me with her love
Yes, no other, no other will wear her crown
Yes, indeed
Have you heard about my baby?
Where she gone, where she gone, I just don't know
Yes, have you heard about my baby?
Ooh, where she gone, where she gone, I just don't know
Well, if you should see my baby
Yes, please tell her that I love her so
Yes, no more next time
The lyrics to Eric Clapton and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers' song "Have You Heard" depict a man who is heartbroken after his lover leaves him. He asks if anyone has heard about his baby and proceeds to express his love for her, even stating that no one truly knows how much he loves her. He admits that hearing of her departure has hurt him deeply and he tried to make her stay, but ultimately failed. He emphasizes that his love for her is unique and that no one else can replace her. The song ends with a plea to anyone who sees his lover to tell her that he loves her deeply.
The lyrics evoke a sense of both sadness and longing, as the singer is not only grieved over his lover's absence, but he also misses the love they shared. The repetition of the phrase "have you heard about my baby" emphasizes the singer's desperation for information regarding his lover's whereabouts. Additionally, the use of the word "baby" may also convey a sense of tenderness and endearment towards his lover.
Overall, "Have You Heard" presents a poignant portrayal of a man coming to terms with the end of his relationship and realizing the depth of his feelings for his former lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you heard about my baby?
Asking if the person has any information about the singer's lover
Yes, how I love her you don't know
The singer loves his partner deeply, but the listener doesn't understand the extent of his love
Yes, when I heard she'd got to go
The news of his lover leaving caused the singer immense pain
Yes I tried, yes I tried, but I let her down
The singer admits to trying to keep his relationship with his lover, but he ultimately failed and lost her
Heard about my baby?
The singer repeats his question, hoping to find out more information about his lost lover
Ooh, she burned me with her love
The singer was deeply affected by his lover's intensity and passion
Yes, no other, no other will wear her crown
The singer believes his partner is unique and irreplaceable, no one else can compare
Where she gone, where she gone, I just don't know
The singer is unsure of his lover's whereabouts or what happened to her
Well, if you should see my baby
The singer is now actively seeking help from anyone who may have information about his lover
Yes, please tell her that I love her so
The singer still has deep feelings for his lover and wants her to know he loves her unconditionally
Yes, no more next time
The singer regrets losing his lover and hopes to make things right if given another chance, but he doubts he'll get one.
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Written by: JOHN MAYALL
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@Goatchild90
Easily one of Eric Clapton's best solos and one of my absolute favourites. He really earned that "Clapton is God" hysteria with this one.
@MitchClement-il6iq
Not only this song... but hideaway and stepping out! Nobody ever came close to this guitar tone and phrasing, jus too bad the guitar was stolen after this album... les Paul through the Marshall Amp.
@dawstep
In 1974, the NME did a series of articles on great guitarists and their best solos. This was one of them. It was a bit of a backward look to his 'earlier' stuff than and it seemed like a bygone age I made sure to try and get the record so I could hear it, which wasn't easy, but I totally heard what they meant. Here I am 46 years later and its appeal hasn't faded. A true classic
@kabukikommandofourthworld5266
I haven't even been into this album a decade yet, and I'm 31. We all gotta start somewhere, man. Cheers to you and everyone who feels the same way about the Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton. All of you guys (and girls) rule!!
@adamarchie
As good as the day it was minted.
@ttswan
For all Clapton's greatness on this track, and the whole freakin album, John McVie's bass playing here was just sublime, like ocean swells rising and falling, feel Clapton leaning into those swells - magnificent.
@johnknottenbelt2502
To my mind, this is one of the finest lead breaks that Clapton has ever played. Simple yet blistering at the same time !
@jasonlyte-armstrong9995
Oh yeah. You got that right, for sure. We have are own unique sound of blues back in Chicago, but I sure love this British blues.
@johnknottenbelt2502
HI Jason ! Thx for your response ! LOved Chicago Blues from way back ! Muddy Waters, Howlin Woolf, Lil Walther, Paul Butterfield.... to name but a few ! GREAT Stuff mate !
@jasonlyte-armstrong9995
Hey John, have you found any contemporary blues bands that are any good?