I Ain't No Miracle Worker
The Chocolate Watch Band Lyrics
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Don't ask me to swim your sea
Don′t think that I am a tower of strength
Don't lean too much on me
When looking to the future
Don't build your dreams too high
I beg you to remember
I ain′t no miracle worker
I do the best that I can
I ain't no miracle worker
Oh Lord, I ain′t no miracle man
And I don't have a fortune
You know I sweat for each dime I make
But I′m always living now just looking
To that get love you bring
Every day I keep on trying
To do my best for you
And every trying just ain't enough baby
Well tell me what would you have me do
I ain′t no miracle worker
I do the best that I can
I ain't no miracle worker
Oh Lord, I ain't no miracle man
Ask me to be tender
Ask me to be truth
Ask me for all the love I have
And girl, I′ll give it all to you
But girl, I just can′t offer
No storybook romance
Girl, that's what you′re looking for, baby
I tell you, we just don't have a chance
I ain′t no miracle worker
I do the best that I can
I ain't no miracle worker
Oh Lord, I′m not a miracle man
The Chocolate Watch Band's song I Ain't No Miracle Worker emphasizes that the singer is just an ordinary guy, and he isn't capable of solving all of his lover's problems or fulfilling her unrealistic expectations. The song's chorus "I Ain't No Miracle Worker" reinforces the idea that the singer is not a superhero who can make everything better instantly, and his lover should not place too much reliance on him.
In the first verse, the singer cautions his lover not to expect too much from him, and he admits that he isn't a tower of strength. He asks her not to build her dreams too high and to remember that he is just an ordinary person. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that he is not wealthy and that he works hard for every dime he makes. He tries to do everything he can to make his lover happy, but it's never enough, and he asks her what more he can do.
Finally, in the third verse, the singer promises his lover that he will always be there for her, and he will give her all the love he has. However, he can't provide her with the storybook romance she is looking for, and he tells her that they don't have a chance. The song's overall message is that the singer is just an ordinary person who can only do so much, and his lover should not expect him to be a miracle worker.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t ask me to move a mountain
I cannot fulfill impossible tasks.
Don’t ask me to swim your sea
I cannot do what is beyond my ability.
Don′t think that I am a tower of strength
Do not overestimate my capabilities.
Don't lean too much on me
Do not rely on me completely.
When looking to the future
When considering what's to come.
Don't build your dreams too high
Do not set unrealistic expectations.
I beg you to remember
Please keep in mind.
I′m just an ordinary guy
I am a regular person with limitations.
I ain't no miracle worker
I cannot make miracles happen.
I do the best that I can
I put forth my maximum effort.
Oh Lord, I ain't no miracle man
I cannot accomplish the impossible.
And I don't have a fortune
I am not wealthy.
You know I sweat for each dime I make
I have to work hard for every penny.
But I′m always living now just looking
I focus on the present, not the future.
To that get love you bring
To the love you give me.
Every day I keep on trying
I make an effort every day.
To do my best for you
To be the best I can for you.
And every trying just ain't enough baby
Even if I try my best, it may still not be sufficient.
Well tell me what would you have me do
What else can I do to meet your expectations?
Ask me to be tender
Ask me to be gentle.
Ask me to be truth
Ask me to be honest.
Ask me for all the love I have
Ask me to give you all my love.
And girl, I′ll give it all to you
I will give you all the love that I have.
But girl, I just can′t offer
I cannot provide.
No storybook romance
I cannot give you an idealized love affair.
Girl, that's what you′re looking for, baby
I know that's what you want.
I tell you, we just don't have a chance
We have little probability of success.
Writer(s): Annette Tucker, Nancie Mantz
Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Margarita Martinez. Martinez
¡AMO A CHOCOLATE WATCH BAND,SU SONIDO ES ÚNICO¡
Yearof themetalboar
Can't praise enough the group and this album extraordinaire
Aleksander N
świetne!
littlemikey1954
In 1966, the Brogues version was covered by I Corvi, an garage rock band from Parma, Italy.
I Corvi nailed the Garage Rock sound (if you could overlook the Italian vocals).
Also worth a listen...
Alberto Camilo
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Davis Lyric
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Roman Major
I know I'm kinda off topic but do anyone know a good place to stream new tv shows online ?
Paul Heinz
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Andrew Shields
Love this band, everything is perfect!
pieceofpeace
god i love this tune. So damm well written and play.Thanks a lot!