I Don't Know
Sonny Boy Williamson Lyrics


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At eleven forty five the phone begain the ring
I heard someone say Sonny Boy
Ad I know that was my name
Who call you ?
I don`t know, I don`t know
But i`m trying to get in touch my baby
To find out why she disapoint me so
You know I met the grey hound bus
And I met the train, She wasn`t on either one
And I wanna know who was there to blame
I don`t know, I don`t know
But I`m still tryint to get in touch whit my baby to find out
Why she disapoint me so

I received a special deliver` I received a telegram
Then she called me long distance, she wanna know
Just where I am For what?
I don`t know, Man, I just don`t know
But I`m still tryin` to get in touch with my baby
To find out why she disapoint me so.





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Overall Meaning

The song "I Don't Know" by Sonny Boy Williamson tells the story of a man who is trying to reach his lover after being disappointed by her actions. He has received phone calls, telegrams, and even went to the bus and train stations to look for her, but she was not there. The lyrics express the frustration and confusion that the singer feels as he tries to understand why his lover has let him down.


The repetition of the line "I don't know" throughout the song emphasizes the confusion and lack of clarity that the singer experiences in regards to his lover's actions. The fact that he is receiving phone calls and telegrams from her but still can't understand why she disappointed him adds to the sense of frustration.


The chorus, "I'm still trying to get in touch with my baby / to find out why she disappointed me so," conveys a sense of urgency and determination on the part of the singer. Despite not knowing who is calling him or why his lover disappointed him, he continues to try and reach her to get answers.


Overall, "I Don't Know" is a poignant depiction of the confusion and frustration of lost love and the quest for understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

At eleven forty five the phone begain the ring
The phone started ringing at eleven forty-five.


I heard someone say Sonny Boy
Someone called out 'Sonny Boy.'


Ad I know that was my name
I recognized that they were calling me by my name.


Who call you ?
I asked who was calling me.


I don`t know, I don`t know
The caller's identity is unknown to me.


But i`m trying to get in touch my baby
I'm attempting to reach my significant other.


To find out why she disapoint me so
I want to know why she has let me down.


You know I met the grey hound bus
I looked for her on the Greyhound bus.


And I met the train, She wasn`t on either one
I also looked for her on the train, but she wasn't there.


And I wanna know who was there to blame
I want to find out who is responsible for this situation.


I don`t know, I don`t know
I still don't know the answer.


But I`m still tryint to get in touch whit my baby to find out
I'm still trying to contact my significant other to get answers.


Why she disapoint me so
I want to know why she has disappointed me.


I received a special deliver` I received a telegram
I got a special delivery which was a telegram.


Then she called me long distance, she wanna know
She called me from afar and wanted to know something.


Just where I am For what?
She wanted to know my location and for what reason.


I don`t know, Man, I just don`t know
I don't have the answer, man, I really don't know.


But I`m still tryin` to get in touch with my baby
Despite not having an answer, I'm still trying to contact my significant other.


To find out why she disapoint me so.
I want to know why she has let me down.


That`s right, that`s right...
That's correct, that's correct.




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Comments from YouTube:

chrisjaybecker

This song is one of the best examples of Third Position (Dorian) harmonica... Sonny Boy is playing a C harp in D.

_jamiroquai_

What a cheerful and funky buzz !! Thank the lord for this.

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Nell Cribbs

Bigmama's Song! Lol

Kennethj Johnson

Badmanken

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