The band went on to record several successful albums and was popular on the late-1960s concert and festival circuit, with performances at the Fillmore West, in San Francisco; the Fillmore East, in New York City; the Monterey Pop Festival; and Woodstock. The band split in 1971.
Drifting
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band Lyrics
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Our love is drifting, baby, I can see it day by day
I know you don't care now, little baby, but I let you have your way
If you leave, my baby, you know the pain won't last too long
If you leave, my baby, you know the pain won't last too long
It's not the first time little girl your old man been messed around
Yes, I love you, baby, I'll tell the whole wide world I do
You know there ain't nothing, ain't nothing little girl
Yes, that I wouldn't do for you
Yes, I worked hard all my life, baby, I gave you everything I had
I worked hard all my life, baby, I gave you everything I had
It's too late, it's too late now, baby, you know our good love's gone bad
"Our Love Is Drifting" is a poignant blues song by The Paul Butterfield Blues Band. The song expresses the sadness and despair of a man who feels his relationship with his lover is gradually falling apart. The opening verse of the song talks about how the man can see that their love is drifting day by day. He knows that his lover does not care anymore, but he lets her have her way in the hopes of keeping the love alive. The second verse talks about the pains he will face if she leaves him. Although it will hurt him, he knows the pain won't last long because he has been through this before.
The chorus of the song talks about the man’s love for his partner. He loves her with all his heart and would do anything for her. The last verse is a lamentation of how the man worked hard all his life to provide everything his lover wanted but it is too late now. Their good love has gone bad. The song's deep connection with emotions is apparent in the powerful composition and lyrics.
Overall, Our Love Is Drifting is a beautiful and melancholic embodiment of the struggles and complexities of a relationship that is slowly fading away. The song's powerful lyrics, backed by soulful blues music, explore the universal themes of love, heartbreak, and the challenges of trying to hold onto a relationship that is falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Our love is drifting, baby, I can see it day by day
I can see that our relationship is slowly deteriorating every day, my dear.
I know you don't care now, little baby, but I let you have your way
I understand that you don't care about us anymore, darling, but I have let you do things your way.
If you leave, my baby, you know the pain won't last too long
If you decide to walk away from me, my dear, I assure you that the pain won't last too long.
It's not the first time little girl your old man been messed around
I want you to know, darling, that this is not the first time I have been hurt this way.
Yes, I love you, baby, I'll tell the whole wide world I do
Yes, my love for you is so strong that I would happily declare it to the whole world without hesitation.
You know there ain't nothing, ain't nothing little girl Yes, that I wouldn't do for you
You must know, my dear, that there is nothing I wouldn't do for you because my love for you is immeasurable.
I worked hard all my life, baby, I gave you everything I had
My darling, I have worked tirelessly all my life to give you everything I had because I love you so much.
It's too late, it's too late now, baby, you know our good love's gone bad
Unfortunately, my dear, it is too late now because our once-good relationship has turned sour and is beyond repair.
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Roger Steinbrink
Bloomfield was such an interesting cat.
When BBB played at Newport, he was the one who put together the hastily assembled band that backed Dylan when he went electric.
He then went on to play with Dylan on "Highway 61 Revisited," and the
groundbreaking "Like A Rolling Stone."
He was asked to tour with Dylan, but turned him down to play with BBB. Good news for The Band who did accept.
Bloomfield then formed The Electric Flag which debuted at Monterey, and was a big success.
After that he did "Super Sessions" with Al Kooper, his first truly commercial success.
Then he basically turned his back on the music biz to jam with friends in the San Fran scene, and turn out albums when he felt like it.
He sadly O.D.ed at the young age of 34.
You Tube has a great 10 part series on him called "The Michael Bloomfield Story" which is excellent. Check it out.
baldassaredegenes
the harmonica solo. the fender rhodes. the guitarist's hair. the guy playing trumpet and smoking a cig at the same time. the sunglasses. the girls. the blues. everything in this video is so awesome i almost fainted.
erasmus omnius
elvin bishop on guitar
TaylorPelletier
Probably the best blues live performance of the 60’s on YT. Butterfield Blues Band is what got me into this style of blues and contributes hugely to my love of harmonica and desire to play. Along with Alan ‘Blind Owl’ Wilson and Canned Heat. Also, can’t forget Sonny Boy Williamson and his live album with Clapton, Yardbirds and the Animals.
John Jeffery
Yep. My thoughts ecactly.
John Jeffery
@erasmus omnius He fooled around an feel in love..(with the blues)
Kevin Krasnow
Congratulations to the Paul Butterfield Blues Band on their induction into the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Well deserved!
Mike Ervin
Kevin Krasnow they were way above that,the rock and roll hall of fame is a joke
Vel Ygritte
the rock n roll hall of fame is a joke. every half decent musician/band is in there.
TC
Even non RNR people are in there! JOKE
KittyGrizGriz
Took Way Too Long