Kweskin released six albums and two greatest hits compilations on Vanguard Records between 1963-1970; Jim Kweskin's America on Reprise Records in 1971; and four albums on Mountain Railroad Records between 1978-87.
Somebody Stole My Gal
Jim Kweskin Lyrics
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Somebody stole my gal,
Somebody stole my pal,
Somebody came and took her away,
She didn't even say she was leavin',
Her kisses I love so,
He's gettin' now I know...
Would come to me
If she could see,
Her broken hearted lonesome pal,
Somebody stole my gal!
The lyrics to Jim Kweskin's song Somebody Stole My Gal depict the heartbreak of someone whose girlfriend and friend have been taken away by someone else. This person is confused and hurt that the woman he loves did not even say goodbye before leaving him. He laments about the fact that the person who took his girlfriend underappreciates the love and affection that he had for her. The singer is so convinced of the depth of his love that he feels sure that if the girl had the opportunity to see him once again, she would come running back to him. In the end, it is evident that this person is heartbroken and wants nothing more than to have his loved one back; somebody stole his gal.
The somber tone of the melody and the bluesy feel of the tune make an excellent pairing with the sad lyrics. The song is a classic example of the blues genre, which portrays the pain and sorrow felt by its characters. This song has come to symbolize the soulful nature of blues music that is so appealable to generations of music lovers. The poignant lyrics and the soulful music make this song an enduring classic that is enjoyed by music lovers of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody stole my gal,
My romantic partner was taken away by an unknown person.
Somebody stole my pal,
My close friend and confidant has been taken from me.
Somebody came and took her away,
An unknown person has forcefully separated us.
She didn't even say she was leavin',
My romantic partner didn't inform or prepare me before leaving.
Her kisses I love so,
I enjoyed her affectionate displays of affection.
He's gettin' now I know...
My romantic partner has found love elsewhere with another man.
And gee, I know that she,
I understand that she may not realize the gravity of her actions.
Would come to me
I am confident that she would return to me if given a chance.
If she could see,
If she realized the error of her ways,
Her broken hearted lonesome pal,
She would return and console her heartbroken friend who feels abandoned and lonely.
Somebody stole my gal!
Someone took my romantic partner away from me, and I am bereft and seeking her return.
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