It Ain't Right
Eric Clapton and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers Lyrics
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Well, you know it ain't right just to treat me this a way.
Well, you know, my baby, have you home one day.
You know it ain't right just to treat me like you do.
Well, you know it ain't right just to treat me like you do.
Well, you know, my baby, coming home to you.
Well, you know it ain't right, baby, stay out all night long.
Well, you know, my baby, you done something wrong.
In "It Ain't Right," Eric Clapton and John Mayall collaborate to create a bluesy tune about a failing relationship. The repeated refrain, "You know it ain't right just to treat me this a way," is a lamentation for the singer's partner's mistreatment. The lyrics suggest that the partner is neglectful, cheating, and generally causing distress in the relationship. The lines "Well, you know, my baby, have you home one day," and "Well, you know, my baby, coming home to you," indicate that the singer wants to reconcile, but the partner's actions are not allowing for it.
Furthermore, the lines "You know it ain't right, baby, stay out all night long" and "Well, you know, my baby, you done something wrong" convey resentment and betrayal. The singer is hurt and angered by the partner's infidelity, and the repeated "you know" implies that the partner is fully aware of their wrongdoing.
Overall, "It Ain't Right" is a classic blues tune about the tumultuous nature of relationships, with Clapton's guitar and Mayall's harmonica adding depth and emotion to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You know it ain't right just to treat me this a way.
It's not fair the way you're treating me.
Well, you know it ain't right just to treat me this a way.
You're aware that you're treating me unfairly.
Well, you know, my baby, have you home one day.
I look forward to being home with you.
You know it ain't right just to treat me like you do.
The way you treat me is not acceptable.
Well, you know it ain't right just to treat me like you do.
You're aware that the way you're treating me is not right.
Well, you know, my baby, coming home to you.
I can't wait to come home to you.
You know it ain't right, baby, stay out all night long.
It's not right for you to stay out all night.
Well, you know it ain't right, baby, stay out all night long.
You're aware that staying out all night is not right.
Well, you know, my baby, you done something wrong.
You're aware that you did something wrong.
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Written by: WALTER JACOBS
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