Drifting
Peter Green Lyrics


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I ain't never missed a woman
Anytime or anyhow
I ain't never missed a woman
Anytime or anyhow
I ain't never missed a woman
Oh, just like the way I miss my baby now




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peter Green's song Drifting depict a man who has never missed a woman before in his life, in any situation or at any time. However, he is currently missing his baby and it seems to be hitting him hard. The repetitive use of "I ain't never missed a woman" emphasizes the fact that the singer is usually not one to dwell on missing someone, but this time it's different. The lyrics create a sense of a strong attachment and longing for this particular woman that is not present for anyone else.


The overall tone of the song is melancholic, with an emphasis on the sadness and grief that comes from missing someone. The repetition of the phrase "just like the way I miss my baby now" in the last line emphasizes this, almost like a refrain that echoes throughout the song. The use of the word "drifting" in the title adds to the mournful tone of the song, implying a sense of aimlessness and isolation that comes with being separated from a loved one.


Overall, the song Drifting speaks to the universal experience of missing someone, even for those who aren't typically sentimental. It emphasizes the raw and painful emotions that come with separation, and creates a sense of empathy for anyone who has had to deal with those emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain't never missed a woman
I have never experienced the feeling of missing a woman


Anytime or anyhow
Regardless of the circumstances or timing


I ain't never missed a woman
I want to emphasize that I have never missed a woman


Anytime or anyhow
I want to stress that this is true for all situations


I ain't never missed a woman
I have never felt the absence or longing for a woman before


Oh, just like the way I miss my baby now
However, right now, I am experiencing a deep ache for my lost love, comparable to how much I have never missed any woman before




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANNY KIRSCH, KATIE MARNE, STUART JAMES LANGELAAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Steve Kitching

The lead guitar break in this song is thrilling. I can never get enough of it. RIP Peter Green🎸

Douglas Orr

A huge loss. The greatest of all time.

littlerain4444

Nobody ever played a Gibson Les Paul like this man! Hell, nobody ever played electric blues as sweetly, as soulfully as Mr. Green. Blessings to you for the gifts you left us, Peter, and as Shakespeare said, "...flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Barry Laver

This tracks shows how brilliant Green and FM were, so powerful

Barry Laver

This very rarely heard track sums up to me the Mac at there very best

Mr C and The Rhythm Chicks

Does not get any more powerful or emotional than Peter Green!

Vi Blu

Look at the ‘Blues for Greeny’ live version by Gary Moore.

David Beckerich

This was when Peter enjoyed playing the blues with his friends Mick and John by his side. I believe this was recorded in 1967 when he was still a member of the Bluesbreakers. John Mayall gave Peter some studio time as a birthday gift. He also recorded a song called Fleetwood Mac that started Peter thinking about leaving John Mayall. I also believe it was put on a Fleetwood Mac LP called simply Fleetwood Mac that proceeded their first official release. Thanks for the tune.

Arthur Pendragon

Absolutely brilliant !!

Barry Laver

I was a big fan of the early Mac, saw them at the Marque and Red Lion west Croydon, Beckenham etc, this track is the nearest to them at their best, Peter Green’s playing on this is incredible, in fact the whole band is amazing!

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