Can't Hold Out Much Longer
Little Walter Lyrics


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You know I'm just crazy about you, baby
Wonder, do you ever think of me
You know I'm crazy about you, baby
But you don't care nothing in the world for me

Well, I can't sleep at night
I just cats nap through the day
I can't hold out much longer
Lord, living this way

You know I'm just crazy about you, baby
Wonder, do you ever think of me
You know I'm in love with you, darling
But you don't care nothing in the world for me

Now there ain't but the one thing, momma
That makes your daddy drink
When you say that you don't love me
Well Lord, I begin to think

You know I'm just crazy about you, baby
Wonder, do you ever think of me




You know I'm wild about you, honey
But you don't care nothing in the world for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Little Walter's song "Can't Hold Out Much Longer" speak to the frustration and pain that come with unrequited love. The singer expresses his deep affection for his beloved, asking if they ever think of him and stating that he is in love with them. However, despite his feelings, his love is not reciprocated, as the person he loves does not care for him at all.


The singer's pain is so great that he "can't sleep at night" and instead has to take "cat naps through the day." He knows that he cannot continue living in this way and that he "can't hold out much longer." This line suggests that the singer is on the brink of a breakdown and cannot sustain his current emotional state.


The song paints a picture of a man who is in agony because of his unrequited love. He drinks when he hears that his beloved does not love him, suggesting that this is a self-destructive way of coping with his pain. All in all, "Can't Hold Out Much Longer" is a powerful depiction of the torment that can come with loving someone who does not love you back.


Line by Line Meaning

You know I'm just crazy about you, baby
I have strong feelings of love for you


Wonder, do you ever think of me
I'm curious if you have any thoughts or feelings towards me


But you don't care nothing in the world for me
You don't have any regard or concern for my feelings


Well, I can't sleep at night
I'm unable to rest or find peace in the dark


I just cats nap through the day
I can only manage short periods of sleep during the day


I can't hold out much longer
I'm finding it difficult to continue living in this manner


Lord, living this way
It's a difficult and challenging existence


Now there ain't but the one thing, momma
There is only one event or thing, mother


That makes your daddy drink
The only reason for my drinking is


When you say that you don't love me
Your confession of not loving me


Well Lord, I begin to think
Triggers negative thoughts and emotions inside me


You know I'm in love with you, darling
I have deep romantic feelings for you


You know I'm wild about you, honey
I'm greatly enamored with you




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