Who's Making Love
The Blues Brothers Lyrics


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All you fellows, gather round me
and let me give you some good advice.
What I'm gonna, gonna ask you now
you better think about it twice.
While you're out cheatin' on your woman
there is something you never even thought of
and that is:
Who's making love to your old lady
while you were out making love?
Who's making love to your old lady
while you were out making love?

I've seen so, so many fellows
all in that same old bag
thinkin' that a woman is made to
to be beat on and treated so bad.
Oh, fellows, let me ask you somethin'
I'm sure that you never even dreamed of
and that is:

Who's making love to your old lady
while you were out making love?
Who's making love to your old lady
while you were out making love?

I know that other women
give the other excuse.
I'm not tryin' to run your life,
boy, that's up to you, oh you,
oh oh, you you.

Reason why I ask this question,
I used to be the same old way.
When I decided to straighten up
I found it was a bit too late.
Oh yeah, that's when it all happened,
something I never ever dreamed of.

Somebody was a-lovin' my old lady
while I was out makin' love.
Somebody was a-lovin' my old lady
while I was out makin' love.

Now, who's making love to your old lady
while you were out making love?




Who's making love to your old lady
while you were out making love?

Overall Meaning

The Blues Brothers' song "Who's Making Love" is a cautionary tale about infidelity and the consequences that come with it. The lyrics speak directly to men and warn them of the possibility that someone else may be "making love" to their significant other while they themselves are out cheating. The opening lines of the song ask the listener to gather around and listen to some good advice. The singers then proceed to pose a series of rhetorical questions, asking the listener to consider the possibility of someone else being with their partner while they are being unfaithful. The lyrics suggest that while it may seem like a good idea to cheat, there are hidden dangers and consequences that should be considered before acting upon such impulses.


The song's message is reinforced by the repetition of the question "Who's making love to your old lady while you were out making love?" The phrase is repeated several times throughout the song, driving home the point that cheating is not only morally wrong but can also have serious consequences, such as losing the love and trust of one's partner. The lyrics also suggest that women should not be treated badly or taken for granted, and that men should respect their partners and treat them well.


In addition to its powerful message, "Who's Making Love" is also noteworthy for its upbeat, soulful sound. The song features a bluesy guitar riff, a catchy chorus, and a lively horn section. The Blues Brothers' performance is energetic and passionate, making the song an instant classic that remains popular to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

All you fellows, gather round me
I have some advice for all you men, so come listen to me


and let me give you some good advice.
I have some excellent guidance to share with you


What I'm gonna, gonna ask you now
I'm about to ask you a question


you better think about it twice.
I suggest you give this some careful consideration


While you're out cheatin' on your woman
While you're out being unfaithful to your partner


there is something you never even thought of
There's something important you haven't considered


and that is:
And it's this:


Who's making love to your old lady
Who's having sexual relations with your partner


while you were out making love?
While you were out doing the same thing to someone else?


I've seen so, so many fellows
I've seen numerous men


all in that same old bag
All stuck in the same mindset


thinkin' that a woman is made to
Believing that a woman was created for the sole purpose of


to be beat on and treated so bad.
Being mistreated and abused


Oh, fellows, let me ask you somethin'
Let me pose a question to you, gentlemen


I'm sure that you never even dreamed of
Something that has never even crossed your mind


and that is:
And that thing is this:


Who's making love to your old lady
Who is being intimate with your significant other


while you were out making love?
While you were out sleeping with someone else?


I know that other women
I understand that other women


give the other excuse.
Might come up with other reasons or excuses.


I'm not tryin' to run your life,
I don't want to control your life,


boy, that's up to you, oh you,
That's ultimately your decision, my friend,


oh oh, you you.
Yes, indeed


Reason why I ask this question,
The reason I pose this question


I used to be the same old way.
I used to be just like you


When I decided to straighten up
But when I decided to change my ways


I found it was a bit too late.
It turned out I had waited too long.


Oh yeah, that's when it all happened,
And then, it happened


something I never ever dreamed of.
Something I never would have expected.


Somebody was a-lovin' my old lady
Someone was having sex with my partner


while I was out makin' love.
While I was doing the same thing with someone else


Now, who's making love to your old lady
So now I ask you again, who is sleeping with your partner


while you were out making love?
While you were out doing the same?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bettye Jean Barnes Crutcher, Donald Davis, Homer Banks, Raymond E. Jackson

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@glennschlegel7160

Song brings back memories. A 50s club in my hometown would play this waitresses and bartenders would dance on the bar. Highlight of the night. Memories of my younger days 🥃🍺🍸🍻

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a place called Guppies ???

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They did that at Boppers in Stamford, CT

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Blue Brothers, Rock Steady...😎😎👍 Never will get old...😎😎

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Love it.

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Saxophone 🎷

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