Driftin'
Little Walter Lyrics


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Well I'm drifting and drifting,
Like a ship out on the sea.
Well I'm drifting and drifting,
Like a ship out on the sea.
Well I ain't got nobody
In this world to care for me.

If my baby would only take me back again
If my baby would only take me back again.
Well you know I ain't good for nothin' baby

Well I haven't got no friends.

I give you all of my money,
Tell me what more can I do.
I give you all my money,
Tell me what more can I do.
Well you just a good little girl
But you just won't be true.

Bye-bye baby, baby bye-bye bye-bye,




It's gonna be too late baby
I'll be so far away.

Overall Meaning

The song "Driftin'" by Little Walter is a classic example of blues music. The lyrics in the song use the metaphor of a drifting ship to convey the feeling of being lost and alone in the world. The opening lines of the song are, "Well I'm drifting and drifting, like a ship out on the sea." This metaphor is used throughout the song, with additional lyrics like "I'm just drifting and drifting in a sea of misery."


The singer of the song sings about being alone in the world, with no one to care for him. He laments that he hasn't got no friends and that he's not good for anything, alluding to feelings of worthlessness and depression. He then turns his focus to his girl, whom he has given all his money to. Despite this, she doesn't seem to be faithful to him, and he declares that she "just won't be true."


The song ends with the singer saying goodbye to his baby, acknowledging that it's going to be too late for them to reconcile. He sings, "It's gonna be too late baby, I'll be so far away," creating a sense of finality and hopelessness.


Overall, "Driftin'" is a powerful expression of loneliness, despair, and heartbreak that is common in the blues genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm drifting and drifting, Like a ship out on the sea.
The singer feels lost and aimless, with no direction or purpose, much like a ship without a destination.


Well I ain't got nobody In this world to care for me.
The singer is lonely and lacks emotional support or companionship from anyone in the world.


If my baby would only take me back again If my baby would only take me back again.
The singer longs for the return of a past lover, wishing they could rekindle their romance and start anew.


Well you know I ain't good for nothin' baby Well I haven't got no friends.
The singer feels worthless and unlovable, with no redeeming qualities or close relationships with anyone.


I give you all of my money, Tell me what more can I do.
The singer has given everything they can to try to win over their lover, but still feels unappreciated and unfulfilled.


Well you just a good little girl But you just won't be true.
The singer accuses their lover of being unfaithful, despite their outwardly virtuous behavior.


Bye-bye baby, baby bye-bye bye-bye, It's gonna be too late baby I'll be so far away.
The singer is resigning themselves to the fact that the relationship is doomed, and that they will soon be alone and far from their lover.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, KIM GANNON

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