Give Me Back My Wig
Stevie Ray Vaughan/Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble Lyrics
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Give me back my wig, honey let your head go bald
You really had no business, honey buyin' no wig at all
Give me back that wig, honey let your head go bald
Give me back that wig, honey let your head go bald
You really had no business, honey buyin' no wig at all
Give me back my wig, honey let your head go bald
Give me back that wig, honey let your head go bald
You really had no business, honey buyin' no wig at all
The lyrics to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble's song Scratch My Back may seem quite straightforward, but they actually have a deeper meaning. The first line "give me back my wig, honey let your head go bald" refers to the idea of authenticity. To "let your head go bald" means to embrace who you really are and not try to hide behind something artificial, such as a wig. The singer is asking their lover to stop pretending and reveal their true self.
The second line "you really had no business, honey buyin' no wig at all" further emphasizes this idea. It suggests that the lover's attempt to cover up their true self was unnecessary and perhaps even a waste of time and money. The singer is urging them to stop trying to be someone they're not and instead embrace their natural self.
Overall, the lyrics to Scratch My Back can be interpreted as a call for authenticity and self-acceptance. The singer is encouraging their lover to let go of the need to hide behind something artificial and instead embrace their true self.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me back my wig, honey let your head go bald
Please return my wig to me, my dear, and let your head remain bare
You really had no business, honey buyin' no wig at all
It was not appropriate for you to buy a wig in the first place, my dear
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., ALLIGATOR RECRDS/EYEBALL MUSIC
Written by: THEODORE R TAYLOR
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