It Ain't Right
The Bluesbreakers Lyrics
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Well, you know it ain't right just to treat me this a way.
Well, you know, my baby, have you home one day.
You know it ain't right just to treat me like you do.
Well, you know it ain't right just to treat me like you do.
Well, you know, my baby, coming home to you.
Well, you know it ain't right, baby, stay out all night long.
Well, you know, my baby, you done something wrong.
The Bluesbreakers' song "It Ain't Right" is a classic blues tune that speaks to the frustration and pain of being mistreated by a lover. The singer addresses their partner saying that it is not right to treat them the way they have been treated. They express the pain they feel by the actions of their partner, possibly being cheated and feeling neglected. The repetition of the phrase "You know it ain't right" displays the singer's frustration with their partner's actions. The final line, "Well, you know, my baby, you done something wrong," reinforces the idea that the singer has been wronged and deserves better treatment.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of resignation in the singer's voice as they acknowledge that their partner has done something wrong. Despite this, there is a feeling of unrequited love and devotion to the partner that they can't seem to let go of. The singer's voice laments the situation, but doesn't seem to have the will to leave or confront their partner about their wrongdoings.
Overall, "It Ain't Right" is a classic blues tune that highlights the pain and frustration of being mistreated in a relationship. It also showcases the resilience of love and the difficulties of leaving someone who has hurt you, making this a timeless theme in music.
Line by Line Meaning
You know it ain't right just to treat me this a way.
It is not fair for you to treat me poorly in this manner.
Well, you know it ain't right just to treat me this a way.
You are aware yourself that it is not fair for you to treat me poorly in this manner.
Well, you know, my baby, have you home one day.
I hope that one day you will come to your senses, my dear.
You know it ain't right just to treat me like you do.
The way you treat me is not appropriate, and you should know better.
Well, you know it ain't right just to treat me like you do.
You are fully aware that your behavior towards me is not acceptable.
Well, you know, my baby, coming home to you.
Despite your current ill-treatment of me, I still long to come back home to you.
You know it ain't right, baby, stay out all night long.
It is not right for you to stay out all night without informing me.
Well, you know it ain't right, baby, stay out all night long.
You are well aware that staying out all night without notice is not appropriate, my dear.
Well, you know, my baby, you done something wrong.
I suspect that you have done something unfavorable, my beloved.
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Written by: WALTER JACOBS
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