Rock Me
Muddy Waters Lyrics
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Oh Yeah
Oh Yeah
Oh Yeah
Want you to rock me
rock me all night long
Want you to rock me
I want you to rock me
like my back ain't got no bones
Sun goin' down,
the moon begin to rise
Sun goin' down,
the moon begin to rise
I want you to rock me baby,
till you make me satisfied
Oh Yeah
Oh Yeah
Put your arms around me,
like a circle around the sun
Put your arms around me,
like a circle around the sun
I want you to call me daddy,
let me lay down in your arms
See me comin',
run get your rockin' chair
See me comin',
run get your rockin' chair
Well you know I ain't no stranger,
I used to live right here
The song "Rock Me" by Muddy Waters is a classic blues tune with a catchy melody and suggestive lyrics. The song talks about the singer's desire to be rocked by his lover all night long, and how her embrace makes him feel weightless as if his back didn't have any bones. The chorus repeats this theme of wanting to be rocked and emphasizes the physical pleasure that comes with it. The verses describe the setting in which this desire is expressed β the sun is going down, and the moon is rising, which creates a romantic atmosphere. The singer asks his lover to wrap her arms around him like a circle around the sun and call him daddy. This line implies a paternal aspect to the relationship and reinforces the idea that the singer is in a position of vulnerability, reliant on his lover's care and affection. The final verse refers to the singer's return to the area where he used to live, and how he's familiar with the people and customs, indicating that he's part of the community.
The imagery in the song is evocative of a bygone era, where rocking chairs and slow dances were the norm. The song captures the mood of a hot summer night when you want nothing more than to be held in someone's arms and feel the heat rise. It's a song about yearning and intimacy, about the connection between two people. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the intensity of the singer's desire, while the variation in the verses adds context and nuance to the story. The use of metaphors and similes in the lyrics creates a rich visual landscape, which connects the emotional and physical aspects of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Yeah
Expressing excitement
Oh Yeah
Continued excitement
Oh Yeah
Further excitement
Oh Yeah
Yet more excitement
Want you to rock me
Asking to be comforted or taken care of
rock me all night long
Asking for extended comfort or care
Want you to rock me
Reiteration of the request for comfort or care
rock me all night long
Reiteration of the request for extended comfort or care
I want you to rock me
Again asking for comfort or care
like my back ain't got no bones
Asking to be rocked in a way that makes one forget their pain or problems
Sun goin' down,
The day is ending
the moon begin to rise
The night is beginning
Sun goin' down,
Reiteration of the day ending
the moon begin to rise
Reiteration of the night beginning
I want you to rock me baby,
Reiteration of the request for comfort or care
till you make me satisfied
Asking for the comfort or care until fully satisfied
Put your arms around me,
Asking for physical affection
like a circle around the sun
Asking for a full embrace
Put your arms around me,
Reiteration of the request for physical affection
like a circle around the sun
Reiteration of the request for a full embrace
I want you to call me daddy,
Asking for the partner to address the singer in a way that affirms the singer's masculinity
let me lay down in your arms
Asking for a comfortable and nurturing physical position
See me comin',
Announcing arrival
run get your rockin' chair
Announcing intention to comfort and care for the listener
See me comin',
Reiteration of the arrival
run get your rockin' chair
Reiteration of the intention to comfort and care for the listener
Well you know I ain't no stranger,
Affirming familiarity with the listener's surroundings or situation
I used to live right here
Reiteration of the familiarity with the listener's surroundings or situation
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Written by: McKinley Morganfield
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Tyler Snyder
Blues get no better than this!
AlienAir
Man I miss The Mud. Rarest, majestic musician.. The American treasure.
Markos
100 years ago... Still the rock legend
spacedoginnebraska
Nice job uploading! Not to get into comparisons, but Muddy was a pioneer, in a class by himself! His influence will live forever!
Orrin Cheely
He is not the first but his vocal style and talent on guitar made him the best IMHO
Jason Hanes
The best blues song ever!!! :)
Paula williams
My late husband would sing this song to me. RIP BUG!!!!
Bluestogreen !
π’that hit me!
Sharon Dobler
Gooey a
Gooey
sounds like good love