May I Have a Talk With You
Stevie Ray Vaughan Lyrics


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Well now now darlin' may a have a little talk with you
Well now now now now darlin' may a have a little talk with you
Because it won't be long before our true love will be through

Well now now now darlin' am i right or am i wrong
Yeah now now now darlin' am i right or am i wrong
Because it won't be long before our true love will be through
You know i like my coffee sweet in the morning
And I'm crazy about my tea at night
Yeah I like my coffee sweet in the morning
And I'm crazy about my tea at night




You know you'd come out a little better now baby
All i want you to do is treat me right

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s song May I Have a Talk With You, there is a sense of urgency in the request for a conversation with a loved one. The singer wants to have "a little talk" with her because "it won't be long before our true love will be through". The relationship is on the brink of collapse, and the singer is aware of that. He asks whether he is right or wrong about his impressions, and he seems to be looking for confirmation of his feelings.


The second verse of the song seems to be unrelated at first, but it shows the singer’s vulnerable side. He opens up about his coffee and tea preferences, which may seem trivial but is actually quite revealing. By sharing his likes and dislikes, he shows that he is looking for comfort and stability. He then asks his partner to "treat me right", which may imply that he feels neglected or mistreated in some way.


Stevie Ray Vaughan’s bluesy guitar riffs and soulful vocals add to the emotional weight of the lyrics. The song’s straightforward structure and repetitive chorus make it easy to sing along to, creating a sense of shared experience for the listeners. Overall, May I Have a Talk With You presents a relatable tale of relationship troubles and the desire for communication and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Well now now darlin' may a have a little talk with you
Let's have an honest conversation, my love.


Because it won't be long before our true love will be through
Our love is in jeopardy, and we need to fix it soon.


Yeah now now now now darlin' may a have a little talk with you
I really need to talk to you, my love.


Well now now now darlin' am I right or am I wrong
Do you agree with me or not, my love?


Because it won't be long before our true love will be through
Our love will be lost if we don't address our problems soon.


Yeah now now now darlin' am I right or am I wrong
Do you see my point of view, my love?


You know I like my coffee sweet in the morning
I have my preferences, just like everyone.


And I'm crazy about my tea at night
I have certain habits that I enjoy.


Yeah I like my coffee sweet in the morning
I have a preference for a particular taste.


And I'm crazy about my tea at night
I enjoy a certain beverage before bed.


You know you'd come out a little better now baby
Things would be easier for both of us if you behaved differently.


All I want you to do is treat me right
I need you to treat me with love and respect.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHESTER BURNETT

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Comments from YouTube:

Thomas Lee Miller

One of the deepest, most powerful electric guitar blues I've ever heard. You can hear the feelings of fear, anguish, violence and threats in every note sung and played.

A blues masterpiece for the ages.

Leon Byroad

I so agree, but the vibe of this song isn't original. I think he wrote this song at a higher tempo, with a more peppy sound. It was an outtake at his first performance on the Austin City limits program

Paul Bartell

I totally agree,Thomas Lee. Economy of notes but intense as f**k!!! :O

Kyle Koplien

That intro... just sizzlin' then when Layton pops that first snare 👍

Mary Jane Givens

Stevie is the best in my opinion.lost him way too soon.when I die I think ill have a talk with him

Ry Haruto

If you think he’s the best then you should check out the two Black guys he copied everything from. Those guys names are Jimi Hendrix and Albert King. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Deirdre Morris

Right?! This song is fire🔥

The Fires of Mount Doom

This is beginning to be my favorite SRV song. So much feeling in this one.

mmm420

This song is TIMELESS !!!

Milton de luca junior

just perfect, his guitar seems to be talking in some moments during the solo ..

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