All My Love in Vain
Sonny Boy Williamson Lyrics


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My heart has been broken
And all of my love`s in vain
Heart have been broken
And all my love`s in vain
But the people`s always told me
That woman was the glory of a man

You whip her when she need it
The judge will not let you explain
Whip her when she need it
The judge will not let you explain
Because he believe in justice
and a woman is the glory of a man

I`d rather be tied out on the desert
Right out in the falling rain
Tied out on the desert
Right out in the falling rain




Than to lose my baby
She is the glory of a man

Overall Meaning

In Sonny Boy Williamson's song All My Love In Vain, the artist expresses the pain of a broken heart and unrequited love. The repetitiveness of the phrase "my heart has been broken and all my love is in vain" creates an emotional and desolate tone that captures the essence of the artist's despair. The lines "But the people's always told me / That woman was the glory of a man" indicate that the artist's heartbreak is due to a woman who did not return his affection. However, despite his pain, the artist acknowledges the cultural significance of women and the need to treat them with respect, as shown in the lines "You whip her when she need it / The judge will not let you explain / Because he believe in justice / and a woman is the glory of a man."


The final lines of the song take a slightly different turn. The artist portrays his love for the woman as greater than any physical or emotional difficulties he may face, as he would rather be tied out on the desert in the falling rain than to lose her. The phrase "She is the glory of a man" further emphasizes the significance of women as an integral part of societal and personal identity, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and love in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart has been broken
I am experiencing emotional pain


And all of my love`s in vain
Despite my love, the situation remains unchanged


Heart have been broken
My heart is currently hurting


And all my love`s in vain
My efforts to love have been fruitless


But the people`s always told me
I have consistently been advised by others


That woman was the glory of a man
Females elevate and bring honor to males


You whip her when she need it
Abuse her when you deem it necessary


The judge will not let you explain
You will not be given an opportunity to defend your actions in court


Whip her when she need it
Punish her when you decide it is needed


The judge will not let you explain
You will not be allowed to provide a justification


Because he believe in justice
The judge values fairness and impartiality


and a woman is the glory of a man
Females bring honor and dignity to the male gender


I`d rather be tied out on the desert
I would prefer to endure the harsh conditions of the desert


Right out in the falling rain
Even during rainstorms


Tied out on the desert
Physically restrained in the arid conditions of the desert


Right out in the falling rain
Continuing to experience rainfall


Than to lose my baby
I would rather not lose my significant other


She is the glory of a man
My partner brings honor and pride to me as a male




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