Got My Mojo Working
Muddy Waters Lyrics
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Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you
I want to love you so bad till I don't know what to do
I'm going down to Louisiana to get me a mojo hand
I'm going down to Louisiana to get me a mojo hand
I'm gonna have all you women right here at my command
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you
Play on!
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working, but it - uh uh - just won't work on you
The lyrics of "Got My Mojo Working" by Muddy Waters are full of the essence of the blues. The concept of "mojo" refers to a traditional African American form of magic, which serves to enhance one's powers, especially in love and sexuality, and it is often depicted in blues songs as a talisman or potion. In the first two lines of the song, Muddy Waters reveals that despite having his mojo working, it is not having any effect on his love interest. He then goes on to confess how much he wants to love this woman.
In the second verse, he sings about going to Louisiana to get a "mojo hand", which is a small bag filled with herbs, roots, and other magical items that is believed to enhance one's power. Muddy is determined to have all the women under his command once he gets his hands on a mojo hand. However, even after getting the mojo hand, the main character of the song is still not able to make the woman he desires fall in love with him.
The final lines, "I got a gypsy woman giving me advice, I got a whole lotta tricks keeping her around" suggests that despite his efforts, he can't make the woman fall in love with him, but he still has a few tricks up his sleeve. These lyrics resonate with the listeners, as many can empathize with the feeling of not being able to make someone fall in love with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you
I have my charms and magic working, but it doesn't seem to work on you.
Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you
I have tried using my charms, but nothing seems to be working on you.
I want to love you so bad, I don't know what to do
I have a strong desire to love you, but I don't know how to make you reciprocate the same feeling.
Going down to Louisiana to get me a mojo hand
I plan to visit Louisiana to acquire an object or a charm that is believed to have magical powers.
Going down to Louisiana to get me a mojo hand
I am going to Louisiana to obtain a charm that will help me with my love life.
I'm gonna have all you women under my command
Soon, I will be able to captivate and control the hearts of all women.
Got my mojo working
My powers are buzzing.
Got my mojo working
I have my magical charms working.
Got my mojo working
My magic is at its peak.
Got my mojo working
I know my charms are working.
Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you
Even with all my magic and charms, you are not falling for me.
I got a gypsy woman givin' me advice
A gypsy woman is advising me on what to do to win you over.
I got a gypsy woman givin' me advice
I am taking advice from a gypsy woman on how to use my magical powers to win your heart.
I got a whole lottsa tricks keepin' her around
I have many tricks up my sleeve to keep the gypsy woman around and help me with my magic.
Lyrics © DARE MUSIC, INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Preston Foster
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Principator
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith drums
Pinetop Perkins piano
"Steady Rollin'" Bob Margolin guitar
Michael Mann aka Hollywood Fats guitar
Calvin "Fuzz" Jones bass
George "Mojo" Buford harp
@StephanieJeanne
That was awesome!! His mojo was workin' alright! I love those moves he did! Excellent harmonica playing, too! 😎💜
@GerardFrenchy59
I was lucky enough to see him 1977 in Germany! He opened for Eric Clapton and stole the show 😊🇫🇷🎶
@ShinyAnvil
At a 144-148bpm paste this sounds as a true boogie-woogie. Muddy stirred up the Waters really nicely in this one. The gang is on a real mountain rafting adventure trip.😎
@scottamori3188
A blues master. Thanks so much!
@curtisphilumalee1447
Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you.
Yeah I think we have all experienced it
King of the twelve bar blues Muddy Waters
@Joey-sd2uq
The ammo belt of harmonicas is the coolest!😊
@charlesking5328
Bandolier full of Blues ! That was awesome !
@jacksonmaxwell157
Bandoleir
@eivindgjengstjohansen9625
And the chubby guitar player with the long ponytail.