Love Me Darling
Howlin' Wolf Lyrics


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Woh tell me darlin', may I have a talk with you?
Because it won't be long before our true love will be through

Woh tell me darlin', am I right, am I wrong?
I said tell me darlin', am I right, am I wrong?
I'm determined to know, little girl you comin' home
Come on home baby
Now, now listen to me baby, while I hold your hand
Don't want anything from you but be your lovin' man
Now tell me darlin', may I have a talk with you?
Because the words I have to tell you, they will linger through the years
I love you, Honey





Woh tell me darlin', may I have a talk with you?
Because it won't be long before our true love will be through

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Howlin' Wolf's song "Love Me Darling" tell a story of a man who is desperate to save his relationship with his sweetheart. He wants to have a heart-to-heart talk with her as he senses that their love is reaching its end. He wants to know whether he is right or wrong in his feelings and wants to make sure that she comes back home with him. He makes it clear that he does not want anything from her except to be her loving man.


The singer wants to hold on to his relationship tightly as he loves his partner dearly. He knows that the words he is about to say to her will stay with her for a long time. The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt and beautifully convey the theme of unrequited love.


The singer's raw and powerful vocals add to the emotional depth of the song. The use of the guitar perfectly complements the lyrics, and the overall effect is a haunting melody that touches the soul.


This song is a prime example of Howlin' Wolf's talent for telling a story through his music. It captures the essence of his style and is a classic blues ballad that has had a lasting impact on the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Woh tell me darlin', may I have a talk with you?
Can we have a conversation, my love?


Because it won't be long before our true love will be through
Our love won't last much longer.


Woh tell me darlin', am I right, am I wrong?
Please confirm if I'm correct or mistaken, love.


I said tell me darlin', am I right, am I wrong?
I need to hear it from you, honey.


I'm determined to know, little girl you comin' home
I'm eager to learn if you're coming back home to me, sweetheart.


Come on home baby
Please come back to me, my love.


Now, now listen to me baby, while I hold your hand
Listen to me closely while I have your hand, darling.


Don't want anything from you but be your lovin' man
I don't need anything else from you but to love you.


Now tell me darlin', may I have a talk with you?
Can we have a conversation, my love?


Because the words I have to tell you, they will linger through the years
What I'm about to say will stay with us for years to come.


I love you, Honey
I love you, my dear.


Woh tell me darlin', may I have a talk with you?
Can we have a conversation, my love?


Because it won't be long before our true love will be through
Our love won't last much longer.




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Written by: CHESTER BURNETT

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Comments from YouTube:

RICKY DEAN

First time hearing this version!! I only knew the cover from Stevie Ray on his IN STEP 1989 cd...this is ROCKIN!!!

Reg Up

I love Howlin' Wolf!

Reg Up

Beautiful song Howlin' Wolf!

EcClair Mayo

Starts off so strong and won't let you go! His slower rendition is beautiful too

Tony Freeman

Pinch me I think I think I slipped off to heaven.

Anthony Nassar

Hair-raising!

Douglas Paterson

The godfather of heavy metal!

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