Aw Shucks Hush Your Mouth
Jimmy Reed Lyrics


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Aw shucks, hush your mouth, baby you knockin' me out
I said, shucks, a-hush your mouth, baby you knockin' me out
You my kind a woman, you know what it's all about

When ya say, the sweet things, they ring all in my head
Yeah, when ya say, the sweet thing, they ring all in my head
You've got me on the run, an' honey I can't leave you
Hush hush, shut your mouth, baby you knockin' me out




Oh, hush hush, shut your mouth, baby you knockin' me out
All the good in me, you know you bringin' it out, oh

Overall Meaning

Jimmy Reed’s song Aw Shucks Hush Your Mouth is a classic blues song that utilizes repetition and wordplay to convey a message of love and admiration. The singer tells his lover to “hush her mouth” because her sweet words are causing him to be overwhelmed with emotion. He refers to her as his “kinda woman,” implying that she is the perfect match for him. The repetition of the phrase “knocking me out” shows the intensity of the singer’s emotions and how the woman has the power to affect him deeply.


The singer seems to be unable to resist the woman’s charms, as he says that he is “on the run” and unable to “leave” her. This shows the power dynamic of the relationship, with the woman having control over the man’s emotions. However, the singer seems to enjoy this, as he says that the woman is bringing out all the good in him.


The bluesy guitar and upbeat tempo of the song create a lively vibe that contrasts with the message of the lyrics. This juxtaposition makes the song more interesting, as it shows the mixed emotions that the singer is feeling. The playful wordplay and repetition, combined with the singer’s soulful voice, create a memorable tune that captures the essence of classic blues music.


Line by Line Meaning

Aw shucks, hush your mouth, baby you knockin' me out
Oh my goodness, please be quiet, you're overwhelming me with your beauty


I said, shucks, a-hush your mouth, baby you knockin' me out
I'm telling you to please stop because your stunning appearance is making me weak


You my kind a woman, you know what it's all about
You are the type of woman who understands what life is all about, and I appreciate that


When ya say, the sweet things, they ring all in my head
Whenever you say something kind to me, those words linger in my mind


Yeah, when ya say, the sweet thing, they ring all in my head
Yes, even when you say one nice thing, it stays in my thoughts


You've got me on the run, an' honey I can't leave you
I feel like I'm chasing after you, and I can't bear the thought of being away from you


Hush hush, shut your mouth, baby you knockin' me out
Please be quiet, your incredible presence is overwhelming me


Oh, hush hush, shut your mouth, baby you knockin' me out
I am begging you to stop talking because I can't handle how much I like you


All the good in me, you know you bringin' it out, oh
You are the one who brings out the best in me, and I really appreciate that




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Written by: JIMMY REED

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cleo norfleet

I love the way Jimmy Reed play the guitar one of the greatest blues singers of all time

GothikGem

Jimmy Reed performs songs which are similar to one another....however, that's OK.....cos they're all good.....good tunes, good rhythm, good beat, good improvisation and feel good! 🎵🎵🎶🎶

Blues Sevenfold

Really love Jimmy Reed's soft and tender vocals. <3

Even if you're not into the Albert King style of blues (which I'm really not), I highly recommend Jimmy Reed to anyone to thinks they don't like the blues. Slim Harpo and Lazy Lester are similar blues artists with the Jimmy Reed vibe. Charlie Musselwhite is a more contemporary blues artist that draws more from Jimmy Reed's style than Albert King's style. Go listen to River Hip Mama from him!

Burt Turgidson

lol'd at your expertise man, no offense

Bob Wilson

I loved his voice and his style

Willie Edwards

My dad had all of Jimmy records,and when he wasn't home,me and sisters listen to Jimmy songs,we just loved his music.

Jacob Rodriguez

The "real" king of the blues through the 60's

Marcella Norfleet

J R had it going on!! Yes sir! You can't beat him! He's the original for sure!!! 2019. Thanks for sharing.

Bill Hudson

One of the greatest and I'm quite sure this is where stevie ray got his right hand rhythm. 😎

sauquoit13456

On this day in 1962 {January 21st} "Aw Shucks, Hush Your Mouth"* by Jimmy Reed entered Billboard's Top 100 chart at position #95, the following week it fell off the chart, it then re-entered the chart at it's peak position of #93* {for 1 week} and it spent five weeks on the Top 100...
"Aw Shucks, Hush Your Mouth" didn't make Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart , but between 1955 and 1966 he had nineteen records on the R&B chart, eight made the Top 10 with his three biggest hits all peaking at #3, "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby" {1956}, "You've Got Me Dizzy" {1956}, and "Bright Lights, Big City" {1961}...
Mathis James Reed passed away at the young age of 50 on August 29th, 1976 {respiratory failure}...
May he R.I.P.
* And from the 'For What It's Worth' department; the week "Aw Shucks, Hush Your Mouth" peaked at #93 on the Top 100 chart, Mr. Reed's fellow Vee-Jay record's label mate Gene Chandler was at #2 with 'The Duke of Earl", the following week it peaked at #1 for three weeks...

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