Some of These Days
Redbone Leon Lyrics
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You're gonna miss me, baby
Some of these days
You're gonna feel you're so lonely
You'll miss my huggin'
You're gonna miss my kissin'
You'll miss me, baby
You'll feel so lonely
And want me only
'Cause you'll know, baby
You always had your way
And if you leave me
You know, it's gonna grill me
You're gonna miss, your thin little daddy
Some of these days
I said some of these days
You're gonna miss me, baby
I'm talking about days
You're gonna feel so lonely
You're gonna miss my huggin'
You're gonna miss my kissin'
You'll miss me, baby
When I'm long gone away
You're gonna feel so lonely
And beg for me only
'Cause you know, baby
I always gave you, your way
And if you leave me
You know, it's gonna grill me
You'll miss, your thin little daddy
Some of these days
The song "Some of These Days" by Redbone Leon is a classic blues tune that describes the pain of heartbreak and the desperation that follows. The lyrics are addressed to a lover who is taking the singer for granted, warning them that they will eventually feel the cruel sting of loneliness when the singer is no longer there to provide comfort.
The song opens with the refrain "Some of these days, You're gonna miss me, baby". This line is repeated throughout the song and sets the bleak tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer goes on to describe how the lover will miss their physical affection - "You'll miss my huggin', You're gonna miss my kissin'" - as well as the emotional intimacy they shared. The lover always had their way, but now they will be left with nothing.
The final lines of the song are the most powerful. The singer tells the lover that if they leave, they will regret it. "You know, it's gonna grill me, You're gonna miss, your thin little daddy, Some of these days." The use of the word "grill" is particularly effective, as it conveys the idea of intense emotional pain.
Overall, "Some of These Days" is a poignant reminder of how it feels to be left behind by someone we love. It illustrates the universal theme of heartbreak and provides comfort to those who are going through similar situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of these days
At some point in the future
You're gonna miss me, baby
You will feel nostalgia and longing for me
Some of these days
Again referring to an indeterminate future time
You're gonna feel you're so lonely
You will experience deep feelings of isolation
You'll miss my huggin'
You will yearn for the comfort of my embraces
You're gonna miss my kissin'
You will long for the intimacy of our kisses
You'll miss me, baby
You will regret losing me
When I am far away
When I am physically distant from you
You'll feel so lonely
Again emphasizing the deep feelings of isolation
And want me only
You will desire me exclusively
'Cause you'll know, baby
Because you will realize
You always had your way
You were accustomed to getting what you wanted
And if you leave me
In the scenario where you end our relationship
You know, it's gonna grill me
You know it will cause me great pain
You're gonna miss, your thin little daddy
You will feel the absence of your partner or father figure
Some of these days
Repeating the idea of an uncertain future time
I'm talking about days
Emphasizing the ticking of time
You're gonna feel so lonely
This line is repeated to emphasize its importance
When I'm long gone away
When I am far removed from your life
And beg for me only
You will plead for my affection exclusively
'Cause you know, baby
Because you will come to realize
I always gave you, your way
I was always willing to acquiesce to your demands
And if you leave me
Again referring to the scenario of a separation
You know, it's gonna grill me
Reiterating the idea that leaving would cause great pain
You'll miss, your thin little daddy
The same line is repeated, serving as a warning
Some of these days
The song ends with a final repetition of the opening line
Contributed by Parker V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thomas Hill
RIP Leon... Your talents were enjoyed.
kentuc highdesert
The most talented and outrages performer ever! We seen him once in Sutter Creek, Calif. many years ago. What a musician, what a talent.
zerblis
Great, just great. Always had super musicians wanting to play with him.
Jena
this album is the story of my freekin life....sad but so beautifully true
Zim
Golden. An American treasure.
Theo Scheer
anybody have the chords to this?
EyesoftheHydra
very cool
Tom Hodges
Happy Birthday Joe Venuti!