The Same Thing
Muddy Waters Lyrics


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Why do men go crazy
When a woman wears her dress so tight?
Why do men go crazy
When a woman wears her dress so tight?
Well, it must be the same old thing
That makes a tomcat fight all night

Why do all of the men try to run
A big legged woman down?
Why do all of the men try to run
A big legged woman down?
Well, it must be the same old thing
That makes a bulldog love a hound

Well, it's the same thing
Well, it's the same old thing
Tell me who is to blame
The whole world is fighting all about that same thing

What makes you feel so good
When your baby gets down her evening gown?
What makes you feel so good
When your baby gets down her evening gown?
Well, it must be the same old thing
That makes a preacher man lay his Bible down





Well, it's the same thing
Well, it's the same old thing

Overall Meaning

Muddy Waters' "The Same Thing" explores a familiar theme in blues music – the irresistible power of sexual attraction. Through a series of rhetorical questions, the singer of the song wonders why men go crazy when they see a woman in a tight dress or with long legs. He suggests that it's a primal urge that cannot be controlled, much like the instincts of animals. The song also touches on the pleasures of seeing one's lover in elegant evening dress, alluding to the idea that the sexual energy that is activated when a couple is physically attracted to each other is an expression of a deep, instinctual energy.


The lyrics of "The Same Thing" are cleverly constructed. By using rhetorical questions and repeating certain phrases (such as "the same old thing"), Muddy Waters creates a sense of inevitability – as if the desire between men and women is an elemental force that nobody can resist. The song's bluesy guitar riffs and Waters' powerful vocal delivery only enhance this feeling of urgency and intensity, creating a raw and visceral listening experience that captures the power of the blues.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do men go crazy
Questioning the behavior of men who are drawn to women wearing tight dresses


When a woman wears her dress so tight?
Wondering what about a tight dress causes men to lose control


Well, it must be the same old thing
Concluding that the reason behind the behavior is something common


That makes a tomcat fight all night
Using an analogy of animal behavior to express the powerful attraction men feel towards women in tight dresses


Why do all of the men try to run
Questioning the competitive behavior of men towards women with big legs


A big legged woman down?
Referring to a woman with a curvy figure that is attractive to men


That makes a bulldog love a hound
Drawing another animal (dog) analogy to explain the attraction between men and women


Well, it's the same thing
Reiterating that the reasons behind these behaviors are identical


Tell me who is to blame
Asking the listener to reflect on who is responsible for these behaviors


The whole world is fighting all about that same thing
Suggesting that this behavior is not limited to a few individuals but rather a widespread phenomenon


What makes you feel so good
Asking the listener to reflect on the pleasure they derive from their partner's attire


When your baby gets down her evening gown?
Referring to a woman putting on her best clothes for a night out


That makes a preacher man lay his Bible down
Using a metaphor to explain that even someone as reverent as a preacher can be driven by our natural human desires


Well, it's the same thing
Reiterating again that all of these scenarios share a commonality


Well, it's the same old thing
Using an additional line to emphasize the repetition and predictability of this phenomenon




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Written by: WILLIE DIXON

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