You Don't Love Me
Little Walters Lyrics
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Ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on Josephine,
You know you gotta runnin' machine
Baby, baby ride on, Josephine
Baby ride on
Well, Josephine drivin' in a hopped up Ford
Twin carburetors gonna burn up the road
Twin exhaust stickin' out of the rear
Something that'll really take her away from here
Ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on, Josephine,
girl you gotta runnin' machine
Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on
Josephine's engine, said it started runnin' hot
Tried to trade it in at a used car lot
The man couldn't believe his natural eyes
When she pulled it up into his drive
Ride on, Josephine, ride on
Woo, ride on, Josephine, ride on
Yeah, ride on, Josephine,
You know you gotta runnin' machine
Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on
Josephine
Your tank is leakin' baby
I think you better slow down and ride with me
You say what?
You tell me to hush up and mind my own business
Baby, you are my business
You good business, baby
I just love good business
And there's plenty of good business
in Atlanta tonight!
You say what?
You ask me what kind of car am I drivin', baby
I tell ya
I gotta '68 Cadillac with Thunderbird wings
I'm tellin' ya, baby, it's a bad ole thing
I can burn rubber in each and every gear
I think I can rock 'n' roll right out of here
Ride on, Josephine, ride on
Woo, ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on, Josephine,
you know you gotta runnin' machine
Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on
The song "Ride on Josephine" by Little Walter is a classic blues tune that tells the tale of Josephine, a woman who drives a powerful car and loves to speed down the road. The repeated chorus, "Ride on Josephine, ride on," encourages her to continue her wild ways and enjoy the thrill of her powerful automobile. The song begins with the singer admiring Josephine's car and acknowledging that it is a "runnin' machine." He urges her to continue driving, telling her to "ride on" and enjoy the freedom of the open road.
As the song progresses, we learn that Josephine's engine is starting to overheat and she considers trading it in for a new one. However, she ultimately decides to keep the car and continue driving it despite its flaws. The singer tries to convince her to slow down and let him take her for a ride, but she refuses and insists on driving her own car. The song ends with the singer bragging about his own car, a 1968 Cadillac with Thunderbird wings, and urging Josephine to keep riding on.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ride on Josephine" emphasize the excitement and danger of reckless driving. Josephine's car is a symbol of freedom and power, but it also poses a risk to her safety and the safety of others on the road. The repeated chorus reinforces the idea that driving fast and taking risks can be thrilling, but it can also be dangerous and potentially deadly.
Line by Line Meaning
Ride on Josephine, ride on
Encouragement to continue moving forward.
You know you gotta runnin' machine
Acknowledgement of Josephine's impressive car and driving skills.
Baby, baby ride on, Josephine
Reinforcement of the encouragement to continue driving and moving forward.
Well, Josephine drivin' in a hopped up Ford
Description of Josephine's impressive and fast car.
Twin carburetors gonna burn up the road
Further description of the impressive features of Josephine's car.
Twin exhaust stickin' out of the rear
Continued description of the impressive features of Josephine's car.
Something that'll really take her away from here
Implication that Josephine is using her car to leave behind her current situation.
Josephine's engine, said it started runnin' hot
Reference to a potential problem with Josephine's car.
Tried to trade it in at a used car lot
Explanation of Josephine's attempt to fix the problem with her car.
The man couldn't believe his natural eyes
Description of the reaction of the person at the used car lot to Josephine's car.
When she pulled it up into his drive
Clarification of the point in time when the man saw Josephine's car.
Your tank is leakin' baby
Identification of a potential problem with Josephine's car.
I think you better slow down and ride with me
Suggestion to Josephine to leave her car and ride in the singer's car.
You say what?
Expression of confusion or surprise in response to Josephine's reaction to the suggestion.
You tell me to hush up and mind my own business
Josephine's rejection of the singer's suggestion and desire to continue driving her own car.
Baby, you are my business
The artist's assertion that he is interested in Josephine.
You good business, baby
Further assertion of the artist's attraction to Josephine.
I just love good business
Further clarification of the singer's attraction to Josephine.
And there's plenty of good business in Atlanta tonight!
A reference to the presence of attractive women in Atlanta.
You ask me what kind of car am I drivin', baby
Josephine's inquiry about the artist's car.
I gotta '68 Cadillac with Thunderbird wings
Description of the artist's impressive car.
I'm tellin' ya, baby, it's a bad ole thing
Further description of the impressive features of the artist's car.
I can burn rubber in each and every gear
Claim of the singer's driving ability and the impressive capabilities of his car.
I think I can rock 'n' roll right out of here
Implication that the artist could easily leave with Josephine.
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Written by: ELLAS MCDANIEL
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@farooqrasool5914
Absolutely Brilliant â€â€
@Bstannard
The best songs are the ones that stay on the oneâŠ.Talent and creativity kicks in. MagicâŠ.just magic.
@dropyourreds263
Kind of music to take your glasses off and put on your ears
@johngore7744
Three of my favourite musicians. Must be in Chess studios. So very very good.
@orionaldebaran6004
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@CarlosGonzalez-yv1tg
This is so good!
@alexandresales4529
Sensacional e sou um fĂŁ dessas caras!
@jeffwyatt5709
This is a classic with Dixon credited as the engineer additionally If my failing memory still serves me Buddy Guy is credited on the bass for at least some of this release. The Wolf, Bo, Muddy, Walter, Buddy, and Dixon what a convergence of primal players. This is the stuff that shaped my own music and style especially Willie and Ellas!!!!
@nodemever3291
Possibly Buddyâs brother Phil who was a bass player
@johanverschure5168
First session 1967 with Little Walter, Buddy Guy on guitar, Sonny Wimberly on bass.
Second session 1968 with Howlin Wolf, Buddy Guy was on bass