No Good
N.C.B Lyrics


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Your letter I read early this morning baby
And I read every word you had to say
Your letter I read early this morning baby
And I read every word you had to say
But if you love me like you say you do baby
I want to know what in the world did you go away

Your letter said that you're doing ok baby
But then I read please, let me come back home
Your letter read that you're doing ok now baby
And then you said please, let me come back home
You said you were so tired, so tired baby
And you would have someone you could call your own

Yes, my memory don't me fail on me baby
You know I'll remember the day you left
Yeah, my memory don't fail on me baby
You know I'll remember the day you left
You know you said baby I believe you now baby
That you were grown and you've been taking care yourself

Oh, and here is my answer to your letter baby
And the words come straight from my heart
Oh, here is the answer to your letter baby
And the words come straight from my heart




Yes, I loved you then I can still love you now baby
But I'm afraid to play the bar

Overall Meaning

The song "No Good" by N.C.B. is a blues classic that explores the complexities of a relationship that has ended due to one partner's decision to leave. The lyrics are written from the point of view of the partner who was left behind and who has received a letter from the one who left. The lyrics "Your letter I read early this morning baby, And I read every word you had to say, But if you love me like you say you do baby, I want to know what in the world did you go away" express the confusion and frustration of the singer who cannot understand how someone who claims to love them could leave them.


The second verse of the song continues to explore the complexities of the situation. The singer reads that their partner is doing okay, but then they request to come back home. The singer is torn between their love for their partner and the pain they feel from being left behind. The line "And you would have someone you could call your own" highlights the desire for connection and belonging that everyone seeks.


The final verse of the song offers the singer's response to the letter. While they still feel love for their partner, they are afraid to take the risk of allowing them back into their life. The line "But I'm afraid to play the bar" suggests that the singer has been hurt before and does not want to risk being hurt again. Overall, the song offers a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships, love, and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

Your letter I read early this morning baby
I received your letter early this morning and read every word.


And I read every word you had to say
I didn't skip any part of your letter and read everything you wrote.


But if you love me like you say you do baby
If you really love me, I need to understand why you left me.


I want to know what in the world did you go away
Please explain the reason behind your decision to leave me.


Your letter said that you're doing ok baby
You wrote that you're doing fine in your letter.


But then I read please, let me come back home
But later in the letter, you asked to come back home.


And then you said you were so tired, so tired baby
You mentioned that you were exhausted and needed someone to lean on.


And you would have someone you could call your own
You seemed to imply that you wanted a stable relationship with someone who cares about you.


Yes, my memory don't fail on me baby
I remember very clearly what happened between us.


You know I'll remember the day you left
I won't forget the day you walked out of my life.


You know you said baby I believe you now baby
I remember you telling me that you're mature enough to take care of yourself.


That you were grown and you've been taking care yourself
You claimed that you're an adult and can handle your own life without my support.


Oh, and here is my answer to your letter baby
I want to respond to your letter honestly and openly.


And the words come straight from my heart
These are my true feelings, straight from my heart.


Yes, I loved you then I can still love you now baby
I loved you in the past and I'm capable of loving you again.


But I'm afraid to play the bar
I'm hesitant to take a risk and get hurt again.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: B.B. KING, FERDINAND WASHINGTON

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