Moanin'
Quincy Jones & Quincy Jones and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Though he's mean as can be
He's the kind of man needs the kind
Of a woman like me
Gonna die if my sweet man should pass me by
If I die where'll he be
He's the kind of a man needs the kind
Don't know any reason why
He treats me so poorly
What have I gone and done
Makes me troubles double with his worries
When surely I ain't deserving of none
Moanin' low
My sweet man is gonna go
When he goes, oh Lordy
He's the kind of a man needs the kind
Of a woman like me
Moanin' low, my sweet man, I love him so
Though he's mean as can be
He's the kind of man needs the kind
Of a woman like me
Gonna die if my sweet man should pass me by
If I die where'll he be
He's the kind of a man needs the kind
Of a woman like me
Don't know any reason why
He treats me so poorly
What have I gone and done
Makes me troubles double with his worries
When surely I ain't deserving of none
Moanin' low
My sweet man is gonna go
When he goes, oh Lordy
He's the kind of a man needs the kind
Of a woman like me
The lyrics of "Moanin' Low" by Quincy Jones and His Orchestra are about a woman who is in love with a man who mistreats her yet she still loves him despite his mean nature. The woman believes that the man needs someone like her and fears being alone if he should leave her. The lyrics describe her despair over her predicament as she questions what she has done to deserve such poor treatment. She is tormented by his worries and troubles, even though she feels she has no reason to be. The song ends with the ominous foreshadowing that her sweet man is going to go, leaving the woman alone and moaning low in misery.
Line by Line Meaning
Moanin' low, my sweet man, I love him so
I am sad and melancholic because of the love I have for my man, who can be cruel at times.
Though he's mean as can be
Even though he can be cruel and malicious.
He's the kind of man needs the kind
Of a woman like me
He needs a woman like me who can put up with his ways and still love him unconditionally.
Gonna die if my sweet man should pass me by
If I die where'll he be
I cannot imagine living without him, and if I did, he would be lost without me too.
Don't know any reason why
He treats me so poorly
I cannot fathom why he treats me the way he does.
What have I gone and done
Makes me troubles double with his worries
When surely I ain't deserving of none
I cannot seem to understand what I have done wrong to cause him to be so troubled and put me through double the problems when I don't deserve any.
Moanin' low
My sweet man is gonna go
When he goes, oh Lordy
I am going through a hard time because my man is going away soon and it is breaking my heart.
He's the kind of a man needs the kind
Of a woman like me
He needs a loving and caring woman like me in his life even if he doesn't show it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD DIETZ, RALPH RAINGER
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@andreashoppe1969
The drummer is literally on a whole different level!
@normbeaudoin3635
lol !
@fluffshepnetwork7067
Clark Terry's sound is so distinct. It's warm and rich with angular jumps and note choices.
@deepadhanraj2485
What a great combination.. Terry performing Quincy Jones arrangement..seven stars
@AustinCasey
R.I.P Clark Terry. Thank you for all that you gave us!
@deepadhanraj2485
Quincy Jones touches anything and it is magic...
@JAMWITCH666
Such a terrific arrangement! And clark terry .... G.O.A.T.
@Rockinjohnnyfi
the lick clark terry uses for his break into the solo is smooth
@matigor10
Damn 😭
@joksal9108
Is that a compliment?