Little Girl
John Mayall's Bluesbreakers Feat. Eric Clapton Lyrics
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You've been through 18 years of pain
You're gonna be mine, little girl
You've been through 18 years of pain
I'm gonna give you a love, child
You won't feel bad again
You've been mistreated, little girl
You've been mistreated, little girl
But I swear, but I swear it'll be outgrown
I'm gonna give you a love, child
Something you've never known
You're gonna be mine, little girl
Even if I can't have you by my side
You're gonna be mine, little girl
Even if I can't have you by my side
You're gonna remember the love, child
That made you satisfied
In this song, John Mayall sings about a young girl who has been through a lot of pain and mistreatment. He promises to be there for her and give her the love and care she deserves. He acknowledges her past struggles and wants to make things better for her.
The lyrics depict a man who is willing to take care of someone who has been neglected and hurt. He sees the potential in her and wants to be the one to make her feel loved and happy. The use of the phrase "love, child" suggests a deeper connection and commitment than just a casual relationship. The repeated line "you're gonna be mine, little girl" reinforces his determination to be there for her no matter what.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of hope and healing. It acknowledges the pain of the past but offers the possibility of a brighter future through love and care.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna be mine, little girl
The singer is confident that the girl will belong to him soon
You've been through 18 years of pain
The girl has suffered a lot in her life so far
I'm gonna give you a love, child
You won't feel bad again
The singer promises to love the girl and make her happy
You've been mistreated, little girl
But I swear, I swear it'll be outgrown
The girl has been treated badly in the past, but the singer will help her move on
Something you've never known
The girl will experience a type of love she has never felt before
Even if I can't have you by my side
The singer will love the girl even if she can't be with him
That made you satisfied
The love the girl receives from the singer will bring her happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN MAYALL
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@ThrashRoC
í was Born 66 ..
I m proud of the Great Great Music of this time
Clapton , Page , Hendrix , Blackmore , The Doors , YEAH this SOUND ROCKS !!
@redhotfunkyblues
I saw this line-up two or three times and the effect of Eric Clapton's guitar playing then was stunning - there was nobody else around playing with that passion and tone. Great rhythm section too! Next saw Mayall with Peter Green - all these gigs were in small clubs - and had a chat with PG after the gig as they were packing up. We was very friendly and down to earth and had just played his socks off!
@LaMusicade4
saw Mayall under a bridge in Philadelphia ! AWESOME
@keithrandall1492
As my late friend James Harman used to say, 'You can't buy that now'. I saw this Mayall line up in May '66 and the Green version about six times. I never understood what Mayall heard in Mick Taylor....
@rocksandbones7498
I'm 11 and I'm listening to this
@MyTube4Utoo
Clapton was cookin' when I was barely out of diapers, and I never caught up. :-(
@robiveevee840
back in the day my brothers had that album (i was maybe 12) . i learned to play guitar , and those songs and riffs are still fresh in my mind , great stuff !
@tuxguys
Listen to how good this arrangement is:
Incredibly tight, and incredibly well-thought out, and, essentially, a duet between two voices, Mayall's human one, and Clapton's instrumental one.
McVie is playing amazing bass, yet still adhering to the arrangement, and Flint is playing drums with a musicality worthy of Joe Morello.
What a well-spring of talent this quartet was.
@DucksDeLucks
What a magnificent solo, just perfect, every note in place EC makes it sound so easy but it's not.
@thomaseichacker9095
this was my favorite of all his recordings. It is crisp and it is a perfect song .