Joe Williams (December 12, 1918 – March 29, 1999) was a well-known jazz sin… Read Full Bio ↴Joe Williams (December 12, 1918 – March 29, 1999) was a well-known jazz singer.

He was born Joseph Goreed in Cordele, Georgia and moved to Chicago as a child. He was raised by his mother and grandmother. He grew on the south side of Chicago, surrounded by jazz, blues, and gospel music. In the 1930s, as a teenager, he was a member of "The Jubilee Boys" and performed in Chicago churches.

He worked as a singer and bouncer in Chicago in the late 1930s and early 1940s. In 1943, he was hired by the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. He toured with Hampton for several years but never achieved breakthrough success.

He rose to national prominence as the singer for Count Basie's Orchestra in 1954. He remained with Basie for several years. "Everyday I have the Blues" is his biggest hit.

After leaving the Basie band, Williams continued to have a successful career working with his own jazz combo. He and Basie remained on good terms and he would regularly appear with the band.

Bill Cosby cast Williams as his father-in-law "Grandpa Al" Hanks in a recurring role on the 1980s sit-com The Cosby Show.

Williams enjoyed a successful career and worked regularly until his death. He died at age 80, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Joe Williams shares a birthday with Frank Sinatra who was also born Dec. 12, three years before Williams

Get Out Of My Life Woman
Joe Williams Lyrics

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You don't love me no more
Get out my life woman
You don't love me no more
Get out my life woman
You don't love me no more

Get out my eyes teardrops
I got to see my way around

Get out my eyes teardrops
I got to see my way around
Get out my life, heartaches
Nothin' but heartaches by the pound

Get off my ladder, woman
I got to climb up to the top
Get off my ladder, woman
There is nothin that can make me stop

Get out the way, woman
I got to be movin' on
Get out the way, woman
I got to be movin' on
Get out the way, woman
I got to be movin' on

I'm sorry I've got leave you

Overall Meaning

These lyrics in Joe Williams's song Get Out of My Life Woman convey the story of a man who is fed up of being in a relationship with a woman who no longer loves him. The man is urging the woman to leave his life and to stop causing him pain. The repetition of the phrase "You don't love me no more" emphasizes the man's realization that the relationship is no longer fulfilling or worthwhile for both parties.

Throughout the song, the man addresses different parts of his life that the woman has affected. The line "Get out my eyes teardrops" shows that the man has been crying and needs to see clearly to move on. He also tells her to "Get off my ladder," indicating that the woman has been hindering his success and growth. The repeated phrase "Get out the way, woman" highlights the man's urgency to move on and leave the relationship behind.

The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has experienced a failed relationship. Joe Williams's delivery of the lyrics, with his soulful and emotional voice, adds to the powerful and moving message of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't love me no more
You do not have any affection towards me anymore

Get out my life woman
Please leave my life, woman

You don't love me no more
You do not have any affection towards me anymore

Get out my life woman
Please leave my life, woman

You don't love me no more
You do not have any affection towards me anymore

Get out my eyes teardrops
Please leave my eyes, tears

I got to see my way around
I need to find my way through this situation

Get out my eyes teardrops
Please leave my eyes, tears

I got to see my way around
I need to find my way through this situation

Get out my life, heartaches
Please leave my life, sadness

Nothin' but heartaches by the pound
I am experiencing a lot of sadness and pain