Boom Boom Out Goes The Light
Little Walter Lyrics


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No kiddin', I'm ready to fight
I've been lookin' for my baby all night
If I get her in my sight
Boom! boom! out go the lights

I thought I treated my baby fair
And now she's gettin' all in my hair
If I get her in my sight
Boom! Boom! out go the lights

No kiddin', I'm ready to go
When I find her boy don't you know
If I get her in my sight
Boom! boom! out go the lights

I never been so mad before
When I found out she ain't mine no more




If I get her in my sight
Boom! boom! out go the lights

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Little Walter's song "Boom Boom Out Go the Lights" depict a man who is angry and ready to fight because he has been looking for his baby all night. He feels that he has treated her fairly, but she is getting on his nerves. The chorus emphasizes his anger, with the repetition of "Boom! Boom! Out go the lights" indicating a desire to physically harm anyone who crosses his path.


Furthermore, the phrase "out go the lights" can be interpreted as a metaphorical switch being flipped, reflecting the sudden and violent nature of the singer's temper. The repeated references to "getting her in my sight" also suggest a desire to control and dominate his partner.


Overall, the song portrays a toxic and violent relationship, with the singer unable to control his anger and resorting to physical violence as a means of control. Thus, it provides a harrowing glimpse into the darker side of relationships, where anger and violence are employed to maintain control over a partner.


Line by Line Meaning

No kiddin', I'm ready to fight
I am not joking, I am prepared to engage in physical confrontation


I've been lookin' for my baby all night
I have been searching for my lover throughout the entire night


If I get her in my sight Boom! boom! out go the lights
If I see my lover, I will become violent and attack them


I thought I treated my baby fair
I believed I had been treating my lover with kindness and respect


And now she's gettin' all in my hair
My lover is now becoming a nuisance or annoyance to me


No kiddin', I'm ready to go
I am not joking, I am prepared to take action


When I find her boy don't you know
When I encounter my lover's companion, you can be sure


I never been so mad before
I have never been this angry in the past


When I found out she ain't mine no more
I became upset when I discovered my lover was no longer mine


If I get her in my sight Boom! boom! out go the lights
If I see my lover, I will become violent and attack them




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STANLEY J LEWIS

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Comments from YouTube:

Stephen Collins

Little Walter's big sound !

Brendan McNally

That is one GOOD song!

Mike Mangan

Walter an artist who had a worst enemy in life "Himself"The great Little Walter!

Carol Parker

Little Walter great.

CrisVangel1958

Whoah, man!  I dig this.. totally outta sight!

zebipbamboom

that tone

Choock5219

Little Walter was inducted to the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 in the "sideman" category making him the only artist inducted specifically as a harmonica player.

Steve

Nothing quite like going through life being called 'Little....."

sha1om

Well there were two harmonicats named Walter at Chess: Big Walter Horton, and Little Walter Jacobs. Had to distinguish them somehow...

Ian Lipscombe

@sha1om could have called LW Marion as was his real name

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