careless love
Lulu Jackson Lyrics
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You've fly through my head like wine
You've wrecked the life of a many poor girl
And you nearly spoiled this life of mine
Love, oh love, oh careless love
In your clutches of desire
You've made me break a many true vow
Love, oh love, oh careless love
All my happiness bereft
You've filled my heart with weary old blues
Now I'm walkin', talkin' to myself
Love, oh love, oh careless love
Trusted you now, it's too late
You've made me throw my old friend down
That's why I sing this song of hate
Love, oh love, oh careless love
Night and day, I weep and moan
You brought the wrong man into this life of mine
For my sins, till judgment I'll atone
The song "Careless Love" by Lulu Jackson talks about the destructive power of love. The song starts by referring to love as a personified entity that flies through the singer's head like wine, creating a sense of drunkenness and delirium. The lyrics talk about how love has ruined the lives of many women, including the singer's, by making her break her vows and setting her soul on fire. Love has taken away all her happiness and left her with weary blues, making her walk and talk to herself.
The singer accuses love of being careless and untrustworthy, for leading her to betray her old friend and turning her life upside down. The song is filled with pain and regret, as the singer mourns the consequences of her actions and the impact they had on her life. She sings about weeping and moaning day and night, as she is haunted by the wrong man that love brought into her life, for which she will atone until judgment.
The song "Careless Love" has been covered by various artists, including Leadbelly, Bessie Smith, and Ray Charles. It is a traditional American folk-blues song, originally known as "Loveless Love" and was first recorded by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band in 1921. Over the years, it has become a standard blues song, and many musicians have added their unique touch to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, oh love, oh careless love
The singer addresses love as a careless and reckless feeling that causes chaos.
You've fly through my head like wine
The singer compares the overwhelming nature of love to the effects of consuming wine.
You've wrecked the life of a many poor girl
The singer reflects on how love has caused destruction and hardship in the lives of many girls.
And you nearly spoiled this life of mine
The singer acknowledges that love had the potential to ruin her life as well.
In your clutches of desire
The singer describes love as a powerful force that controls her.
You've made me break a many true vow
The singer admits to betraying her own values and beliefs under the influence of love.
Then you set my very soul on fire
The singer uses a metaphor to describe the intense passion and excitement that love brings.
All my happiness bereft
The singer laments the loss of her happiness due to the negative impact of love.
You've filled my heart with weary old blues
The singer expresses how love has caused her to feel sad and tired.
Now I'm walkin', talkin' to myself
The singer describes feeling lonely and isolated due to the effects of love.
Trusted you now, it's too late
The singer regrets having put her trust in love, which has disappointed her.
You've made me throw my old friend down
The singer acknowledges that love has caused her to prioritize it over her friendship.
That's why I sing this song of hate
The singer expresses her resentment towards love because of the pain it has caused her.
Night and day, I weep and moan
The singer describes feeling constant emotional pain due to the impact of love.
You brought the wrong man into this life of mine
The singer blames love for introducing the wrong person into her life.
For my sins, till judgment I'll atone
The singer acknowledges her mistakes and is willing to face the consequences for her actions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGELO BADALAMENTI, JOHN MAYBURY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bennyjazzful
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a 72yo Aussie fan.
@Kapobianko
Great great talent. Like many greats from the past-relatively unknown. But they will all be rediscovered given the extensive exploration on the net for this sort of thing.
@onlythelonely93
dark lyrics and such beautiful vocals,I love it
@thomasgary1219
So.... This is only slightly depressing, like only enough to make me feel the pain she felt, almost 100 years ago. I'm totally intrigued by this lady and her beautiful singing and guitar playing.. I'm curious about her life must've been like, where was she born? Where did she live,? If you are trying learn more about her, good luc"j*