Fanny Mae
Steve Miller Band Lyrics


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I know, my baby told me so
Yes, I know, my baby told me so
She said I'm leavin' you, daddy
Got such a long way to go

Well, I can hear your phone ringin', baby all down that line
Yes I can hear your phone ringin', baby all down that line
And when I hear your phone ringin'
I know you're not far behind





Fanny Mae, baby won't you please come home
Now I'm so tired livin' all alone

Overall Meaning

The Steve Miller Band's song Fanny Mae is a classic blues number that delves into the heartbreak of a relationship falling apart. The lyrics convey the singer's sense of impending loss as his partner tells him that she is leaving him. The repetition of the lines "I know, my baby told me so" emphasizes the finality of the situation and the lack of hope for reconciliation. The singer struggles to come to terms with the reality of the situation, knowing that his partner has a long way to go and that he is going to be left alone.


The second verse reveals that the singer can hear his partner's phone ringing and knows that it's her calling. The repetition of the line "Yes, I can hear your phone ringing, baby all down that line" brings attention to the frustration and anger that the singer feels as he realizes that his partner is so easily moving on from him. The final verse pleads for Fanny Mae to come home. The repetition of the line "Fanny Mae, baby won't you please come home" further emphasizes the singer's loneliness and desperation.


Overall, the song communicates a sense of heartbreak and despair that anyone who has gone through a painful breakup can relate to. The Steve Miller Band's use of bluesy guitar riffs and the emotive vocals of Steve Miller help to drive this message home.


Line by Line Meaning

I know, my baby told me so
I am aware that my partner has informed me of our situation


Yes, I know, my baby told me so
I acknowledge that my partner has shared our situation with me


She said I'm leavin' you, daddy
My partner has confirmed her decision to leave me


Got such a long way to go
My partner will need to travel a significant distance to be away from me


Well, I can hear your phone ringin', baby all down that line
I am able to listen to your phone ringing multiple times


Yes I can hear your phone ringin', baby all down that line
I can clearly hear your phone ring from a distance


And when I hear your phone ringin'
I am prompted upon hearing your phone ring


I know you're not far behind
I understand that you will be arriving soon


Fanny Mae, baby won't you please come home
I am pleading with Fanny Mae to return home


Now I'm so tired livin' all alone
I am exhausted from living by myself




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLARENCE L LEWIS, MORRIS LEVY, WAYMON GLASCO

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