Somebody's Acting Like A Child
MAYALL John & BLUESBREAKERS The Lyrics


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Just a silly kind of quarrel
When we made each other wild
Just a silly kind of quarrel
When we made each other wild
Maybe both of us were wrong
But somebody's acting like a child

You shouldn't have been so selfish
I shouldn't have walked out
You shouldn't have been so selfish
I shouldn't have walked out
It makes you kind of wonder

What love is all about

Now I've gone and lost my feelings
Ever since you got me riled
Now I've gone and lost my feelings
Ever since you got me riled




Maybe we should talk it over
Somebody's acting like a child

Overall Meaning

The song "Somebody's Acting Like A Child" by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers talks about a simple argument between lovers that has led them to act immaturely towards one another. The quarrel has caused them to lose their affection for each other and they both share blame for the situation. The song also contemplates the true meaning of love and what it takes to maintain a healthy relationship.


The lyrics suggest that it's common for lovers to have disagreements that can cause them to behave childishly. Both parties are at fault and need to address the issue by talking it out. The song also acknowledges the hurtful consequences of selfishness and walking away from the relationship. It's clear from the lyrics that this disagreement has caused the couple to become distant from one another.


Overall, the song is a reflection of the ups and downs of being in a relationship. It delves into the importance of communication, compromise, and understanding in order to maintain a healthy relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Just a silly kind of quarrel
Our argument was trivial and unnecessary


When we made each other wild
We both said hurtful things that we didn't really mean, which upset and angered the other person


Maybe both of us were wrong
It's possible that neither of us were completely right in the situation


But somebody's acting like a child
Despite the fact that we're both at fault, one person is acting immaturely and refusing to resolve the conflict


You shouldn't have been so selfish
Your actions were motivated by your own interests and desires, without taking my thoughts and feelings into consideration


I shouldn't have walked out
Leaving the situation was not the best way to handle our argument, and it only made things worse


It makes you kind of wonder
The disagreement has caused us to question the true nature of love and how it should be expressed in relationships


What love is all about
We're not sure if our feelings towards each other are truly genuine and based on a foundation of love and respect


Now I've gone and lost my feelings
The conflict has led me to feel disconnected and detached from you emotionally


Ever since you got me riled
Since you provoked me during the argument, I've found it difficult to reconnect with my positive feelings towards you


Maybe we should talk it over
It would be beneficial for us to have a discussion about our disagreement in an attempt to resolve the conflict and move forward


Somebody's acting like a child
However, the other person in the situation is preventing this from happening by acting immaturely and refusing to discuss the matter




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