Thrill Is Gone
Muddy Waters & B.B.King Lyrics


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The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong baby
And you'll be sorry someday

The thrill is gone
It's gone away from me
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 baby
It's gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be open armed baby
Just like I know a good man should

You know I'm free, free now baby
I'm free from your spell
Oh I'm free, free, free now
I'm free from your spell




And now that it's all over
All I can do is wish you well

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Muddy Waters and B.B. King's song "Thrill Is Gone" speak of the pain that comes with the end of a relationship. It is a song that captures the emotions of a man who has been wronged by the woman he loves. The "thrill" that once existed in their relationship is now gone, and he is left feeling isolated and alone. He knows that he has been hurt, but he also knows that he will one day be able to move on from the pain she has caused him.


The repetitive nature of the lyrics emphasizes the emotional distress that the singer is going through. With each repetition of "the thrill is gone," the listener is pushed deeper into the emotional landscape of the song. The singer is clearly struggling to come to terms with the fact that the relationship is over, and he knows that he will be lonely without her.


The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has come to terms with the end of the relationship. He is no longer under her spell, and he is free from the pain that she has caused him. Despite the hurt that he has experienced, he wishes her well and acknowledges that he will eventually move on to find happiness elsewhere.


Line by Line Meaning

The thrill is gone
The excitement and happiness in our relationship has ended


The thrill is gone away
The excitement and happiness in our relationship has disappeared


The thrill is gone baby
The excitement and happiness in our relationship has ended, my dear


You know you done me wrong baby
You are aware that you have mistreated me, my dear


And you'll be sorry someday
You will feel regret for your actions in the future


It's gone away from me
The excitement and happiness in our relationship has disappeared from my life completely


Although, I'll still live on
Despite the absence of excitement and happiness in our relationship, I will continue to live


But so lonely I'll be
Although I'm still alive, I will be lonely


It's gone away for good
The excitement and happiness in our relationship is gone forever


Someday I know I'll be open armed baby
One day, I will be ready to love someone new


Just like I know a good man should
In the same way that a good man should move on from a failed relationship


You know I'm free, free now baby
My dear, I want you to know that I am finally free from your hurtful actions


I'm free from your spell
I am no longer under your control, influence or idea of love


And now that it's all over
Since it is the end of our relationship


All I can do is wish you well
I hope that things will turn out well for you in life




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICK R. DARNELL, ROY HAWKINS

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Comments from YouTube:

@ivanvieira4881

Arte, sonoridade, talento... e quantos adjetivos mais se possa atribuir a esses Jenios da eterna música. Obrigado

@alexandrelaurent7941

The piano is awesome!

@robertstcyr6740

Two favorites singers of yesterdays blues

@mateoslash1

respect!!!

@gregluland

Maybe this could be called B.B. King meets The KING

@learner5090

YES, Muddy Waters is the actual King of Blues. Only people aren't into Blues say otherwise.. smh

@randycunningham7318

@Money I have always thought as much, myself.

@learner5090

@Randy Cunningham  I forgot to mention, Albert King! Albert King is reason why we have Hendrix, Paige, slash, etc. His signature licks is Iconic!

@sp4cepigz174

Rip BB King 5/15/15

@DiattonBlues

Unfortunately, it's only B. B. King, where is Muddy Waters?

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