Ramblin' On My Mind
Eric Clapton and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers Lyrics
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I got rambling all on my mind.
I got rambling,
I got rambling all on my mind.
I hates to leave my baby,
But she treats me so unkind.
I got mean things,
I got mean things,
I got mean things all on my mind.
I hates to leave my baby,
But she treats me so unkind.
I'm going down to the station,
Catch the fastest train I see.
I'm going down to the station,
Catch the fastest train I see.
I got the blues 'bout miss so-and-so
And her son's got the blues about me.
I got rambling,
I got rambling all on my mind.
I got rambling,
I got rambling all on my mind.
I hates to leave my baby,
But she treats me so unkind.
The song "Rambling On My Mind" by Eric Clapton is a traditional blues tune that tells the story of a man who is feeling restless and unsettled. The lyrics suggest that he has been mistreated by his lover and is now unable to stay in one place. The repeating line, "I got rambling / I got rambling all on my mind" is a common theme in blues music, expressing the desire to move on and find a new situation.
The singer of the song feels deeply hurt and frustrated by his lover's mistreatment of him. He says that he has "mean things all on [his] mind," indicating that he is harboring resentment toward her for the way she has treated him. Despite his pain, however, he still loves her and hates to leave her. This expresses the complexity of human relationships, where emotions can be both positive and negative at the same time.
The final verse of the song suggests that the man is going to leave his lover and catch a train to some unknown destination. He is going to try to escape his problems and start fresh somewhere else. Ultimately, however, he knows that he cannot escape the pain of his situation, as he and his lover are both suffering from the same blues caused by their troubled relationship.
Overall, "Rambling On My Mind" is a powerful and evocative blues tune that expresses the complexity of human relationships and the pain caused by mistreatment and disrespect.
Line by Line Meaning
I got rambling,
I have a strong urge to wander or travel without a specific destination.
I got rambling all on my mind.
My desire to wander is all-consuming and dominates my thoughts.
I hates to leave my baby,
I feel bad about leaving my loved one behind.
But she treats me so unkind.
However, my partner is not kind to me and that makes it easier to leave.
I got mean things,
I have unpleasant or negative thoughts on my mind.
I got mean things all on my mind.
These thoughts are all I can focus on and they are overwhelming.
I'm going down to the station,
I'm leaving my current location and heading to the train station.
Catch the fastest train I see.
I will take the first train I can get on, regardless of the destination, as long as it moves me away from here.
I got the blues 'bout miss so-and-so
I am sad about someone, whose name is not mentioned, possibly another lover.
And her son's got the blues about me.
Her son is also upset with me and unhappy about the situation.
I got rambling,
I am still consumed by the desire to wander.
I got rambling all on my mind.
This urge is still all-consuming and dominates my thoughts.
I hates to leave my baby,
I still feel bad about leaving my loved one behind.
But she treats me so unkind.
However, I know that this decision is ultimately for the best, as my partner has been treating me poorly.
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Written by: Elmore James
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