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Johnny Winter Lyrics


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Outside the window, I'm tryin' to get in
Can't ya feel it, baby?
You know that my love goes deeper than sin
Can't ya feel it, baby?

The shock of ya, ow, make me feel so fine
Lightenin' flashin' up my spine
If I can't make ya happy
I'll jump into the river and drown
If I can't make ya happy
I'll jump into the river and drown

Can't ya feel it?

You know you give me fever, you're out of control
Can't ya feel it, baby?
You're looking like I'm never wanna let you go
Can't ya feel it, baby?

The shock of ya, ow, make me feel so fine
Lightenin' flashin' up my spine

If I can't make ya happy
I'll jump into the river and drown
I can't make ya happy
I'll jump into the river and drown, yeah

Outside the window, I'm tryin' to get in
Can't ya feel it, baby?
You know that my love goes deeper than sin
Can't ya feel it, baby?

I guess ya got me under your magic spell
Right between heaven and hell

And if I can't make ya happy
I'll jump into the river and drown
Can't make ya happy
I'll jump into the river and drown





I can't make ya happy
Gonna jump into the river and drown, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Can't You Feel It" by Johnny Winter is a love song about a man who is deeply in love with his partner, but he is worried that his love is not being reciprocated. The song starts with the lyrics "Outside the window, I'm tryin' to get in, Can't ya feel it, baby?" This line could be interpreted metaphorically, suggesting that the man is trying to enter his partner's heart and get closer to her emotionally. He then goes on to convey the depth of his love, singing "You know that my love goes deeper than sin, Can't ya feel it, baby?" This line suggests that the man's love is so profound that it is almost sinful in its intensity.


The song's chorus contains the repetition of the line "If I can't make ya happy, I'll jump into the river and drown." This line suggests that the man's love is so all-consuming that he is willing to do anything to make his partner happy, even if it means risking his own life. The song's lyrics also contain some sensual imagery, including the line "You know you give me fever, you're out of control," which suggests that the woman's beauty and allure are almost too much for the man to handle.


Overall, "Can't You Feel It" is a heartfelt love song that explores the complex emotions of love and desire. It is a song that celebrates the power of love and the lengths that people will go to in order to express their feelings for the ones they love.


Line by Line Meaning

Outside the window, I'm tryin' to get in
I am reaching out to you and trying to connect, but feeling blocked or shut out.


Can't ya feel it, baby?
Can't you sense my intense desire for you?


You know that my love goes deeper than sin
My love for you is powerful and intense, transcending any flaws or imperfections.


The shock of ya, ow, make me feel so fine
Your presence and energy is electrifying and invigorating to me.


Lightenin' flashin' up my spine
Your effect on me is like the intense energy of a lightning bolt, coursing through my body.


If I can't make ya happy
If I am unable to bring joy and fulfillment to your life,


I'll jump into the river and drown
I am willing to do anything, even sacrifice my own wellbeing, to make you happy.


You know you give me fever, you're out of control
You have an intoxicating effect on me, making me feel feverish and powerless in your presence.


You're looking like I'm never wanna let you go
You are so breathtaking and amazing that I never want to lose you.


I guess ya got me under your magic spell
You have an irresistible power over me, like a spell or enchantment.


Right between heaven and hell
Being near you is like being caught between two extreme states - paradise and damnation.




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Written by: DAN HARTMAN

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Jerry Mazzola

I went to school with Johnny and Edgar, Beaumont, Texas [Sin City], early 60's jamming in their music room attic in Caldwood, Johnny was 2 grades ahead of me and Edgar was in my class, BHS. We'd all go across the river, to Louisiana , 18 drinking age [ we were 14 & 15 [fake ID's out the ying yang, to the swinging est nightclub on Earth, the Big Oaks, ran by Mr. and Mrs. Clemon Hebert [Abear]. Every Fri. and Sat. night we swung like Tarzan, and the hunt for the most dangerous animal was on, that being pretty babies! ouh la la, wake up Little Susie, we gotta go home. Man, all i can say is...it jeeeest couldn't have been better. Johnny, Edgar and Jerry [Count Jackson] and GG Shinn, to name a few, played and we drank and danced the night away!

Pat Anderson

Very good! His singing voice changed a lot over the years. Great vocals.

Scott White

Great song with superb vocals and guitar...his playing kept getting better and man!...did his voice change as he got older!

ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ

Nice song. RIP Johnny.

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