Woke Up This Mornin'
Gary Moore & B.B. King Lyrics


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I woke up this morning, my baby was gone
Woke up this morning, my baby was gone
I've feel so bad, I'm all alone

I ain't got nobody, stayin' home with me
I ain't got nobody, stayin' home with me
My baby she's gone, I'm in misery
Well baby, I'm all alone
Yes baby, I'm all alone
I ain't had no lovin', since my baby's been gone
All right

Oh baby, I'm all alone
Oh baby, I'm all alone
My baby she's gone, I'm in misery

Oh baby, come on stay with me
Oh baby, come on stay with me
My baby she's gone, I'm in misery

Oh baby, I'm all alone




Oh baby, I'm all alone
I ain't had no lovin', since my baby's been gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gary Moore's "Woke Up This Morning" paint the picture of a man who has just woken up and discovers that his lover is no longer with him. He expresses his feelings of sadness and loneliness, saying that he feels "so bad" and is "all alone." The repetition of the phrase "I ain't got nobody, stayin' home with me" emphasizes the emptiness he feels in his life without his partner.


The chorus emphasizes his feelings of loneliness even further, stating that he has not had any love since his partner left him. However, the character in the song is not giving up hope. He pleads with his lover to come back and be with him, repeating the phrase "Oh baby, come on stay with me" throughout the song.


The simple language and repetitive structure of the song make it easy to understand and also create a sense of urgency in the character's plea for his lover to return. The blues-influenced guitar riffs and Moore's soulful vocals add to the emotional appeal of the song, making it a classic example of the blues genre.


Line by Line Meaning

I woke up this morning, my baby was gone
I woke up today feeling sad and desolate because my significant other, who I cherished very much, is no longer with me.


I've feel so bad, I'm all alone
My heart is heavy with sorrow and I'm now alone, having no one to confide in or share my life with.


I ain't got nobody, stayin' home with me
I have no one to keep me company while I'm stuck in this place, leading a lonely and isolated existence.


My baby she's gone, I'm in misery
Since my beloved left me, my life has been filled with anguish and despair, as I'm unable to shake off the sadness that has consumed me entirely.


I ain't had no lovin', since my baby's been gone
Ever since the person I loved and cared about abandoned me, I haven't felt any affection or warmth in my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULES BIHARI, RILEY B. KING

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