You Don't Love Me
Muddy Waters Bo Diddley Little Walter Lyrics
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Ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on Josephine,
You know you gotta runnin' machine
Baby, baby ride on, Josephine
Baby ride on
Well, Josephine drivin' in a hopped up Ford
Twin carburetors gonna burn up the road
Twin exhaust stickin' out of the rear
Something that'll really take her away from here
Ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on, Josephine,
girl you gotta runnin' machine
Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on
Josephine's engine, said it started runnin' hot
Tried to trade it in at a used car lot
The man couldn't believe his natural eyes
When she pulled it up into his drive
Ride on, Josephine, ride on
Woo, ride on, Josephine, ride on
Yeah, ride on, Josephine,
You know you gotta runnin' machine
Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on
Josephine
Your tank is leakin' baby
I think you better slow down and ride with me
You say what?
You tell me to hush up and mind my own business
Baby, you are my business
You good business, baby
I just love good business
And there's plenty of good business
in Atlanta tonight!
You say what?
You ask me what kind of car am I drivin', baby
I tell ya
I gotta '68 Cadillac with Thunderbird wings
I'm tellin' ya, baby, it's a bad ole thing
I can burn rubber in each and every gear
I think I can rock 'n' roll right out of here
Ride on, Josephine, ride on
Woo, ride on Josephine, ride on
Ride on, Josephine,
you know you gotta runnin' machine
Ride on, Josephine, baby ride on
The song "Don't Say I Don't Love You" by Muddy Waters is an upbeat blues track that tells the story of Josephine, a woman who loves to drive fast cars. The first verse sets the scene with the repeated line "Ride on Josephine, ride on," encouraging Josephine to keep driving her "runnin' machine." The second verse delves deeper into Josephine's car, describing it as a "hopped up Ford" with twin carburetors and exhaust. However, Josephine's engine starts to overheat and she ends up at a used car lot trying to trade it in.
In the final verse, Muddy steps in as the singer and offers to give Josephine a ride in his '68 Cadillac with Thunderbird wings. He tells her "I think I can rock 'n' roll right out of here" and encourages her to continue driving her "runnin' machine." The song is a playful celebration of Josephine's love for fast cars and the freedom that comes with driving.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by Willie Dixon, a blues musician who is widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in the genre. Dixon wrote many of Muddy Waters' most famous songs, including "Hoochie Coochie Man" and "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man."
Another interesting fact is that "Don't Say I Don't Love You" was released as a single in 1960, but it did not chart on either the pop or R&B charts. Despite this, it has become a fan favorite and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Ride on Josephine, ride on
Encouraging Josephine to continue driving and not be deterred by obstacles or challenges.
Ride on Josephine,
You know you gotta runnin' machine
Baby, baby ride on, Josephine
Baby ride on
Acknowledging Josephine's impressive driving skills and encouraging her to keep going.
Well, Josephine drivin' in a hopped up Ford
Twin carburetors gonna burn up the road
Twin exhaust stickin' out of the rear
Something that'll really take her away from here
Ride on Josephine, ride on
Describing Josephine's car and how it facilitates her escape, while also urging her to keep driving.
Josephine's engine, said it started runnin' hot
Tried to trade it in at a used car lot
The man couldn't believe his natural eyes
When she pulled it up into his drive
Ride on, Josephine, ride on
Recalling Josephine's car troubles and her determination to keep it running, and encouraging her to keep driving.
Josephine
Your tank is leakin' baby
I think you better slow down and ride with me
Offering Josephine a ride and suggesting that it may be safer for her to ride with him due to car issues.
I gotta '68 Cadillac with Thunderbird wings
I'm tellin' ya, baby, it's a bad ole thing
I can burn rubber in each and every gear
I think I can rock 'n' roll right out of here
Ride on, Josephine, ride on
Boasting about his own car and its capabilities while also encouraging Josephine to keep driving.
You say what?
You tell me to hush up and mind my own business
Baby, you are my business
You good business, baby
I just love good business
And there's plenty of good business in Atlanta tonight!
A playful and flirtatious exchange between the two, with the singer expressing their affection for Josephine and the city.
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@farooqrasool5914
Absolutely Brilliant ❤❤
@Bstannard
The best songs are the ones that stay on the one….Talent and creativity kicks in. Magic….just magic.
@dropyourreds263
Kind of music to take your glasses off and put on your ears
@johngore7744
Three of my favourite musicians. Must be in Chess studios. So very very good.
@orionaldebaran6004
❤❤❤
@CarlosGonzalez-yv1tg
This is so good!
@alexandresales4529
Sensacional e sou um fã dessas caras!
@jeffwyatt5709
This is a classic with Dixon credited as the engineer additionally If my failing memory still serves me Buddy Guy is credited on the bass for at least some of this release. The Wolf, Bo, Muddy, Walter, Buddy, and Dixon what a convergence of primal players. This is the stuff that shaped my own music and style especially Willie and Ellas!!!!
@nodemever3291
Possibly Buddy’s brother Phil who was a bass player
@johanverschure5168
First session 1967 with Little Walter, Buddy Guy on guitar, Sonny Wimberly on bass.
Second session 1968 with Howlin Wolf, Buddy Guy was on bass