Who
Little Walter Lyrics


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Too late, too late, too late
I'm tired of your deceivin'
And I can't stand your creepin', I'm gone
I'm tired of your deceivin'
And I can't stand your creepin', I'm gone

Too late, too late, too late
Tired of all the fussin'
And I can't stand your cursin', I'm gone
Tired of all the fussin'
And I can't stand your cursin', I'm gone

Gee, you know I love you
I don't know just why
Thought the whole world of you
But today I say bye bye, bye bye

Too late, too late, too late
Can't stand your cookin'
And you ain't good-lookin', I'm gone
Can't stand your cookin'
And you ain't good-lookin', I'm gone

Gee, you know I love you
I don't know just why
Thought the whole world of you
But today I say bye-bye, bye-bye

Too late, too late, too late
Can't stand your beatin'
And I know you been cheatin', I'm gone
Can't stand your beatin'
And I know you been cheatin', I'm gone





Can't stand your beatin'
And I know you been cheatin', I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Little Walter's song Who are about a man who is fed up with his lover's deceitfulness, cursing, cooking, and beating. He has finally reached his breaking point and decided to leave the relationship. Although he still loves her, he cannot stay with her any longer. He has had enough of her abusive behavior and knows that he deserves better than that.


It's common to encounter romantic relationships where the other partner's behavior can be regarded as deceitful or manipulative. In this song, it's particularly interesting to find that the singer is leaving even though he loves her. It could be a sign of self-love and self-respect. He recognizes that just because he loves someone doesn't mean he should tolerate their toxic behavior.


Additionally, the song's lyrics reflect rock and roll music culture in America in the 1950s. The lyrics' theme is particularly relatable for the audience that was bound by similar circumstances. It's a classic tale of love lost and the heartache that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Too late, too late, too late
It's too late for you to try and fix things, the damage is already done and irreparable.


I'm tired of your deceivin'
I'm exhausted from your constant lying and dishonesty towards me.


And I can't stand your creepin', I'm gone
Your sneaky and suspicious behavior has caused me to lose trust in you and I can no longer tolerate it.


Tired of all the fussin'
I'm fed up with our constant arguments and conflicts.


And I can't stand your cursin', I'm gone
Your abusive language and verbal attacks towards me have become unbearable, I can't take it anymore.


Gee, you know I love you
I still have love for you despite the pain you've caused me.


I don't know just why
I don't understand why I still have feelings for you even though you hurt me.


Thought the whole world of you
I used to have complete faith in you and thought you were everything to me.


But today I say bye bye, bye bye
But today, I am leaving you for good and saying my final goodbye.


Can't stand your cookin'
Your cooking is terrible and I can't bear to eat it any longer.


And you ain't good-lookin', I'm gone
Your physical appearance is not enough to make up for your negative qualities and I'm leaving you because of them.


Can't stand your beatin'
Your physical abuse towards me is completely unacceptable and I refuse to tolerate it any longer.


And I know you been cheatin', I'm gone
I know that you've been unfaithful to me and I am leaving you because of it.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@SaphirSouenEstherG

Willie Dixon's composition in the first Chess Records Period

Who (1956)
Who told you, that I was foolin' around,
Who told you that I was going to town,
Whoever told you baby, better get outta town.

Who told you that I was cheatin' last night,
Who told you that I ain't doin' what was right,
Whoever told you baby, better get outta sight.

People always talkin' about something they don't know,
They like to stir up trouble, 'cause they want to see a show,
Who told you that I was foolin' around,
Whoever told you baby, better get out of the town.

Some folks just stay happy that other feelin' as bad,
They get the biggest kick, when someone is feelin' bad,
Who told you that I was cheatin' last night,
Whoever told you baby, better get outta town.



All comments from YouTube:

@MEKKRUB

Love and miss you forever. Willie Dixon & Little Walter 💙

@ekno2506

I'm just loving the rhythm! ❤

@paulherring2434

LW makes that harp talk. No one else can do it to that extent.

@Inguiasu

True Varrio Boy, and had the veterano scars to prove it. Thee harmonica man.

@sonnyboy823

bad ass jam!!!!!  

@johnnyweep59

wonderfull!!!!!!

@SaphirSouenEstherG

Willie Dixon's composition in the first Chess Records Period

Who (1956)
Who told you, that I was foolin' around,
Who told you that I was going to town,
Whoever told you baby, better get outta town.

Who told you that I was cheatin' last night,
Who told you that I ain't doin' what was right,
Whoever told you baby, better get outta sight.

People always talkin' about something they don't know,
They like to stir up trouble, 'cause they want to see a show,
Who told you that I was foolin' around,
Whoever told you baby, better get out of the town.

Some folks just stay happy that other feelin' as bad,
They get the biggest kick, when someone is feelin' bad,
Who told you that I was cheatin' last night,
Whoever told you baby, better get outta town.

@MrMartininuk

my copy gives writer credit to B Roth for "Who"

@SaphirSouenEstherG

@@MrMartininuk So sorry, I can't find the original reference.

@OrhunKeskinbicak

He is Bach for blues harp.

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