Boom Boom Out Go the LIghts
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




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Written by: STANLEY J LEWIS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TheRealForrestGeorge

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



All comments from YouTube:

@mrvotesnotes2859

I grew up in itta Bena Mississippi and this was a classic

@4orrcountry

Do you know Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson? He grew up there too.

@vincentbuccieri9305

Its Great to Hear the Original!

@paul3387

That song is DYNAMITE!

@BLUESMANRONCHICAGO

God, what a classic!!! This is what the blues are all about! Yeah, THAT"S what i'm talking about

@titoramone4465

Pat Travers brought me here--
Happy he did!!!

@waterlec8718

What a FEEL this guy had... Oh my GOODNESS 😎😎😎😎

@paulmerritt3575

Blues at its best!

@umtatazimbabwe6711

turns out about every song that's more than 20 years old is about beating the crap out of someone.

@lennonjw9

Just like all the other great...Little Walter move to a different beat SMOOTH!

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