George Thorogood & The Destroyers is an American blues-rock band led by Geo… Read Full Bio ↴George Thorogood & The Destroyers is an American blues-rock band led by George Thorogood (born December 31, 1951), a blues-rock and rock guitarist and singer from Wilmington, Delaware. To date the band has released sixteen studio albums, including two that were certified Platinum, six that have been certified Gold, and have sold fifteen million albums worldwide.

While a first album (entitled Better Than the Rest) was recorded in 1974, the major recording debut came with the release of the eponymous album 'George Thorogood & The Destroyers', released in 1977 (Better Than the Rest was eventually released in 1979). The next album, entitled Move It On Over, was released in the autumn of 1978 and included the hit "Move It On Over" . Other singles from the album included "Please Set A Date" and "Who Do You Love".

During the 1980s, and 1990s, the band recorded some of their most well-known works, "Bad to the Bone" (used to great effect during the bar scene in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and in the opening scene of John Carpenter's Christine), "I Drink Alone" (from the 'Maverick' album), "You Talk Too Much", and "If You Don't Start Drinking, I'm Gonna Leave".

Thorogood himself is best-known for his animated stage presence and loud, raucous electric slide guitar playing. He is also known as "Lonesome George".

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As Long as I Have You
George Thorogood & The Destroyers Lyrics

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As long as I have you
Long as I have you
Nothin' I won't do
Oh baby long as I have you

Well, I don't mind workin'
I will be your slave
Call me baby

And I'll rise from my grave
Long as I have you
Long as I have you
Nothin' I won't do
Oh baby long as I have you

Well, I'll do like a lizard
I'll drag in the sand
Call me sweet baby
I'll be your man
Long as I have you
Long as I have you
Nothin' I won't do
Yes, baby, long as I have you

Well, I'll kiss you in the mornin'
And love you at night
Hold you close, squeeze you tight
Long as I have you
Long as I have you
Nothin' I wouldn't do
Yes baby long as I have you

No, I don't mind workin'
I will be your slave
Call me baby
And I'll rise from my grave
Long as I have you
Long as I have you
Nothin' I won't do

Yes baby long as I have you
Oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of George Thorogood & The Destroyers’ song “As Long As I Have You” are a declaration of the singer’s undying love and dedication to his partner. He insists that as long as he has his significant other, there is nothing he wouldn’t do to please them. The singer doesn't mind being a slave to his partner’s needs. He declares that even if he were to die and come back to life, he would still be dedicated to them. The singer compares his devotion to that of a lizard, albeit a little cryptic. He remarks that if his lover calls him “sweet baby”, he will be their man.

Throughout the lyrics, the singer emphasizes his willingness to please his lover. He pledges his love to them and assures them of his presence in the morning and at night to kiss and love them. The singer emphasizes that as long as he has their love, there is nothing he wouldn’t do for them. The lines emphasize the singer's willingness to go to any length to make their partner happy, no matter how arduous. This song can be interpreted as a testimony to the significance of love and a portrayal of the power of true connection.

Line by Line Meaning

As long as I have you
The singer needs the presence of his lover in his life.

Long as I have you
Reiterating the importance of having his lover with him.

Nothin' I won't do
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his lover with him.

Oh baby long as I have you
The singer affectionately addresses his lover, indicating his emotional dependence on her.

Well, I don't mind workin'
The singer is willing to work hard for his lover.

I will be your slave
The singer is willing to do anything for his lover, including submitting to her will.

Call me baby
The singer is beckoning his lover to him.

And I'll rise from my grave
The singer is willing to go to extreme lengths to keep his lover with him.

Well, I'll do like a lizard
The singer is willing to exhibit strange, reptilian behaviors for the sake of his lover.

I'll drag in the sand
The singer will make gestures similar to what a lizard might do in the sand, further emphasizing his willingness to do strange things.

Call me sweet baby
The singer continues to beckon his lover with endearing names.

I'll be your man
The singer is willing to fulfill his lover's emotional and physical needs.

Well, I'll kiss you in the mornin'
The singer will wake up early to give his lover a morning kiss.

And love you at night
The singer will show physical affection to his lover each night.

Hold you close, squeeze you tight
The singer will offer his physical presence and give hugs and physical affection.

Nothin' I wouldn't do
Reiterating that there is nothing he wouldn't do for his lover.

Yes baby long as I have you
Reiterating the importance of his lover's presence in his life.

Oh yeah
An expression of enthusiasm for his love and willingness to do anything for her.

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