I'm In The Mood Live
John Lee Hooker Lyrics


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I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood for love.
I'm in the mood, in the mood.
I'm in the mood for love.
I said, night time is the right time.
To be with the one you love.
You know when night come, baby God know.
You so far away.
I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood for love.
I'm in the mood, in the mood.
Baby, I'm in the mood for love.
(guitar solo & instrumental)
I said, yes my mother told me.
To leave that girl alone.
But my mother didn't know.
What that girl was puttin' down.
I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood, baby
I'm in the mood for love.




I'm in the mood, in the mood.
Baby, I'm in the mood for love.

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm In The Mood" by John Lee Hooker is a classic blues track that is centered on the theme of love and desire. The lyrics convey the sense of longing that the singer has for his love interest and the deep desire he feels to be with her. The use of repetition in the line "I'm in the mood" emphasizes the singer's intense emotional state and his unbridled passion. The reference to night time being the right time to be with the one you love reveals a sense of urgency and the need for physical intimacy.


The second verse of the song reflects the internal conflict that the singer faces as his mother warns him to leave the girl alone, but he is unable to resist her charms. This adds a layer of complexity to the song and reveals the singer's struggle with his own desires and sense of responsibility. The guitar solo and instrumental section add to the overall feeling of the song and help to create a sense of anticipation and excitement.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood for love.
I am feeling romantic and desire love and affection.


I'm in the mood, in the mood.
I am in a mindset of longing and desire.


I'm in the mood for love.
I am craving and seeking love.


I said, night time is the right time.
I believe that nighttime is the perfect time for romance and intimacy.


To be with the one you love.
Spending time with someone you love is ideal during the night.


You know when night come, baby God know.
As the night falls, it feels like you are so far away from me and it feels infinite.


I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood for love.
I am in a state of longing and desire for love and affection.


Baby, I'm in the mood for love.
I am yearning and desiring love and affection from my significant other.


(guitar solo & instrumental)
Musical interlude.


I said, yes my mother told me.
My mother warned me.


To leave that girl alone.
My mother advised me to stay away from a particular girl.


But my mother didn't know.
Despite my mother's advice, she did not know the true nature of what the girl had to offer.


What that girl was puttin' down.
The girl was offering me something special, and my mother did not recognize it.


I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood, baby
I am still feeling the longing and desire for love and affection.


I'm in the mood for love.
I yearn for love and affection from someone in my life.




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Written by: JOHN LEE HOOKER JR

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Blues lives in the hearts of millions! Huge greetings from RUSSIA !!!

Aleksander B Skarstein

If you ain't got the blues in your heart . Then i am sorry to say you ain't got no heart.

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Uno de los grandes bluesistas de la historia

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The real raw blues from one of the best!

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El mejor guitarrista

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This goes tough very very tough , this guy went a long way

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