The Thrill Is Gone
Manhattan Transfer & Ruth Brown & B.B. King Lyrics
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The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong baby
And you'll be sorry some day
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Although I'll still live on
But so lonely I'll be
The thrill is gone
It's gone away for good
The thrill is gone
It's gone away for good
Someday I'll be over it all
Just like a good woman should
Y'know I'm free free now baby
I'm free from your spell
Y'know I'm free free now baby
I'm free from your spell
And now that it's all over
All I can do is wish you well
The Thrill is Gone by Manhattan Transfer, Ruth Brown, and B.B. King is an iconic blues song that captures the pain of heartbreak through its lyrics. The phrase "the thrill is gone" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the loss of excitement and passion in a relationship that has dwindled away. The singer of the song is talking to their former partner, acknowledging that they have been wronged and that the perpetrator will eventually regret their actions. Despite this, the singer is still stuck in the aftermath of the relationship, feeling lonely and empty without the thrill they once had.
The song's bluesy melody and the vocal performances of all three artists perfectly convey the emotions behind the lyrics. B.B. King's guitar playing is also a standout element of the song, lending a mournful quality to the melody. The repetition of "the thrill is gone" gives the song a haunting quality, as if the singer cannot let go of the past and is stuck in a cycle of grief.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
The excitement and passion have dissipated
The thrill is gone away
The once thrilling and exciting emotions have disappeared
You know you done me wrong baby
You are aware that you have hurt me deeply
And you'll be sorry some day
You will one day regret the pain you have caused me
It's gone away from me
The joy and happiness that I once felt is no longer present
Although I'll still live on
I will continue to exist and carry on with life
But so lonely I'll be
However, I will feel an immense sense of isolation and desolation
It's gone away for good
The thrilling emotions have disappeared permanently
Someday I'll be over it all
Eventually, I will move on and recover from this heartache
Just like a good woman should
I will handle this experience with resilience and dignity
Y'know I'm free free now baby
I am now liberated and unshackled from your influence
I'm free from your spell
I am no longer under your control nor spell
And now that it's all over
Now that the relationship has ended
All I can do is wish you well
The only sentiment I can offer is hoping that you do well in life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lew Brown, Ray Henderson
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