Three O'Clock Blues
Ike Turner & Jackie Brenston Lyrics
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And I can't even close my eyes
It's three o' clock in the mornin', baby
I can't even close my eyes
Well, you know I can't find my baby
I can't be satisfied
Well, now looked around me
I've looked around me, people
My baby, she can't be found
Well, you know that if I don't find my baby
People, I'm goin' down under the golden ground
Goodbye everybody
I do believe this is the end
Goodbye everybody
I do believe this is the end
The song "Three O'Clock Blues" by Ike Turner and Jackie Brenston is a blues classic about a man who is unable to sleep at three o'clock in the morning because he is missing his lover. The song conveys a sense of angst and desperation as the man realizes his lover is not by his side and he is unable to find her. The lyrics describe the frustration and hopelessness that the man feels as he searches for his lover.
In the first stanza, the singer laments his inability to sleep, despite the late hour. He acknowledges that he is missing his lover and cannot be content until he finds her. The repetition of the phrase "I can't even close my eyes" emphasizes the desperation and restlessness that he feels. In the second stanza, the singer describes how he has looked for his lover but has been unable to find her. He knows that he cannot be satisfied without her and fears that he may never see her again. The final stanza of the song suggests that the singer may be giving up hope and believes that his search may be over.
Overall, the song is a powerful representation of the blues genre, with its focus on expressing deep emotions and personal struggles. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, conveying a sense of sadness and loss that resonates with listeners. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years and remains a classic of the blues genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Now here it is three o'clock in the mornin'
It is currently three in the morning
And I can't even close my eyes
I am unable to sleep
It's three o' clock in the mornin', baby
Baby, it is 3 am right now
I can't even close my eyes
I am sleepless
Well, you know I can't find my baby
I can't seem to locate my lover
I can't be satisfied
I am feeling discontented
Well, now looked around me
I have surveyed my surroundings
And my baby, she can't be found
Unfortunately, my lover is nowhere to be found
I've looked around me, people
I've done a genuine check of the area
My baby, she can't be found
I have yet to locate my significant other
Well, you know that if I don't find my baby
It would be unfortunate if I cannot find my lover
People, I'm goin' down under the golden ground
If I am not successful in my search for them, it would be the end of me
Goodbye everybody
Farewell, all
I do believe this is the end
The conclusion of my journey is nigh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JULES BIHARI, RILEY B. KING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sister Rati
Tina Turner's son has died and she's still exploiting her Black family and beating the dead Ike Turner horse:
RIP CRAIG TURNER đź’ś
THE BODY OF CRAIG TURNER WAS FOUND ON JULY 3, 2018, JUST 1 DAY BEFORE TINA TURNER --- HIS FAMOUS MOTHER'S 5TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO A MAN ONLY TWO YEARS OLDER THAN HER SON. Why is Tina Turner blaming Ike Turner for her son’s apparent suicide???? That's a ridiculously brotten thing to do!!! She stayed with Ike for 20 years and had plenty of time to get out of that relationship. She spread Craig's ashes at sea and continues to send blind press releases stating that Craig was an emotional kid. This is a reference to her 2005 interview on Oprah where Tina said Craig was traumatized by her domestic disputes with Ike. She's letting that weak sentiment stand and that's dirty.
She should blame herself for exploiting her family in these dreadful books, films, interviews documentaries and stage productions. Now she plans to write an ode to her deceased son in this miserable London Tina Turner musical. Who sings and dances to domestic abuse and suicide????
Ike Turner said in an August 1985 interview with Spin Magazine that Tina was hurting their sons with her kiss and tell exploits of their 20 year union. He complained that Tina played favorites with the children and was “convincing white people that she only cares about one of her kids, the one [Craig] she had before me.” Ike continued saying, “The others, especially our son [Ronnie], she’s saying she never wanted him, that she didn’t want to mother him. That hurt me, man. When we were together we never treated any of them differently. Not Ronnie, Craig, or the two sons I had before Tina [Ike Jr. and Michael]. Since we broke up, she’s saying that Craig is the only one she wanted to mother. This is the only time I’ve really been mad at her.”
Sickening.
RIP Craig and Ike.
Sister Rati
Tina Turner's son has died and she's still exploiting her Black family and beating the dead Ike Turner horse:
RIP CRAIG TURNER đź’ś
THE BODY OF CRAIG TURNER WAS FOUND ON JULY 3, 2018, JUST 1 DAY BEFORE TINA TURNER --- HIS FAMOUS MOTHER'S 5TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO A MAN ONLY TWO YEARS OLDER THAN HER SON. Why is Tina Turner blaming Ike Turner for her son’s apparent suicide???? That's a ridiculously brotten thing to do!!! She stayed with Ike for 20 years and had plenty of time to get out of that relationship. She spread Craig's ashes at sea and continues to send blind press releases stating that Craig was an emotional kid. This is a reference to her 2005 interview on Oprah where Tina said Craig was traumatized by her domestic disputes with Ike. She's letting that weak sentiment stand and that's dirty.
She should blame herself for exploiting her family in these dreadful books, films, interviews documentaries and stage productions. Now she plans to write an ode to her deceased son in this miserable London Tina Turner musical. Who sings and dances to domestic abuse and suicide????
Ike Turner said in an August 1985 interview with Spin Magazine that Tina was hurting their sons with her kiss and tell exploits of their 20 year union. He complained that Tina played favorites with the children and was “convincing white people that she only cares about one of her kids, the one [Craig] she had before me.” Ike continued saying, “The others, especially our son [Ronnie], she’s saying she never wanted him, that she didn’t want to mother him. That hurt me, man. When we were together we never treated any of them differently. Not Ronnie, Craig, or the two sons I had before Tina [Ike Jr. and Michael]. Since we broke up, she’s saying that Craig is the only one she wanted to mother. This is the only time I’ve really been mad at her.”
Sickening.
RIP Craig and Ike.
BluesUrbano
Indeed, Ike & Tina and their extensive family history has so many layers, that is not fair to judge just from one side, or even worst, a movie.
Sister Rati
@BluesUrbano no --- not fair to judge Ike from a movie. His music and career do deserve much more credit. 👑🥰
john haas
Man,Ike could do it right! Grreat record!
Pat Coughlin
Ike sure could play the blues,,more than he was Givin credit for,, he could play with brass knuckles on,,I've a feeling he was always quick to strike!
Beesha Direed Videos
Good cover of classics by Ike a legend in his own right. Some best music of 50s
BluesUrbano
He was indeed a creative musician.
Giulio Luzzardi
That's the real stuff!
BluesUrbano
Ike is the real deal!
Giulio Luzzardi
That guitar sounds like a 1 pick-esquire to me?