Stevie Ray Vaughan tragically died on August 27, 1990 in a helicopter accident, having taken the seat that his brother Jimmie Vaughan or some have reported Eric Clapton would have been sitting in. He had a wide range of influences, most notably Lonnie Mack, Albert King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton & Jimi Hendrix.
Only a handful of blues guitarists have had such an impact on the blues genre.
The Things I Used To Do
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Lyrics
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The things that I used to do, Lord, I won't do no more
I used to sit and hold your hand darlin', cry, baby do not go
I used to search all night for you darlin'
Lord, and my search would always end in vain
I used to search all night for you darlin'
Lord, and my search would always end in vain
But I knew all the time darlin', that you was hid out wit' your other man
I'm goin' to send you back to your mama darlin'
Lord, and I'm goin' back to my family too
I'm goin' to send you back to your mama darlin'
Lord, and I'm goin' back to my family too
Nothin' I can do to please ya' darlin', ah I just can't get along with you
In Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble's song "The Things I Used To Do," the singer expresses his frustration and sadness towards his significant other. He acknowledges that he used to do things out of love for her, such as holding her hand and asking her not to leave, but he can't bear to do those things anymore since she has betrayed him. He also sings about how he used to stay up all night searching for her, only to find out she was with someone else. Despite his efforts, he realizes that he can't please her and decides to part ways, sending her back to her mother and returning to his own family.
The lyrics showcase the singer's inner turmoil and heartbreak as he grapples with the difficult decision to end the relationship. Stevie Ray Vaughan's bluesy guitar solos add to the emotional depth of the song, highlighting the rawness and vulnerability of the singer's feelings.
Overall, "The Things I Used To Do" is a powerful blues ballad that captures the pain of lost love and the struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
The things that I used to do, Lord, I won't do no more
I have learned from my past mistakes and will never repeat them again.
I used to sit and hold your hand darlin', cry, baby do not go
I used to lovingly hold your hand, begging and pleading with you not to leave me.
I used to search all night for you darlin',
Lord, and my search would always end in vain
I used to tirelessly search for you all night, but my efforts were always in vain.
But I knew all the time darlin', that you was hid out wit' your other man
Despite my efforts to find you, I knew all along that you were hiding out with your other lover.
I'm goin' to send you back to your mama darlin',
Lord, and I'm goin' back to my family too
I have made the decision to end our relationship and send you back to your mother, while I return to my own family.
Nothin' I can do to please ya' darlin', ah I just can't get along with you
I have come to the realization that no matter what I do, I cannot make you happy and our relationship just can't work out.
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Written by: Eddie Jones
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