Confessin' The Blues
The Rolling Stones Lyrics


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Baby here I stand before you
With my heart in my hand
I put it to you mama
Hoping that you'll understand

Oh, baby
Mama, please don't dog me 'round
Yeah, I would rather love you, baby
Than anyone else I know in town

This is my confession, mama
And it's sung by all your song
It proves that I'm in heaven, mama
When you hold me in your arms

Well, baby
Can I have you for myself
Yeah, if I can't have you, baby
I don't want nobody else

Well, baby
Don't you want a man like me
Well, baby
Don't you want a man like me




Yeah, think about your future, baby
Forget about your used to be

Overall Meaning

The Rolling Stones' song "Confessin' The Blues" is a heartfelt confession of the singer's love for his woman, and his desire for her to reciprocate that love. The opening lines showcase the singer's vulnerability and sincerity, as he stands before his love with his heart in his hand, hoping that she will understand his feelings. It's a plea for her to not play games with him and to reciprocate his love.


The chorus, "Oh, baby Mama, please don't dog me 'round Yeah, I would rather love you, baby Than anyone else I know in town" underscores the singer's devotion to his woman. He wants her to know that he is willing to do whatever it takes to win her over, to be there for her, and to love her unconditionally.


The second verse continues with the singer's plea for his love's affection, with lines like "Can I have you for myself" and "Don't you want a man like me". The song's title, "Confessin' The Blues", is a clever play on words. It not only refers to the singer's confession of his love, but it also highlights the bluesy nature of the song's melody and lyrics. The blues is often filled with tales of heartbreak, unrequited love, and loss, and this song is no exception.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby here I stand before you
I am standing in front of you, vulnerable and exposed


With my heart in my hand
I am giving you my heart, hoping you will accept it


I put it to you mama
I am offering my heart to you, as you are a mother figure to me


Hoping that you'll understand
I am hoping that you will empathize with me and my feelings


Oh, baby
I am expressing my affection and endearment towards you


Mama, please don't dog me 'round
I am asking you not to play games with my emotions or mistreat me


Yeah, I would rather love you, baby
I would choose to love and be with you over anyone else


Than anyone else I know in town
There is no one else in this town who I could love more than you


This is my confession, mama
I am confessing my love and feelings to you


And it's sung by all your song
My love for you is so strong, it is like a song that everyone can hear


It proves that I'm in heaven, mama
Being with you feels like being in paradise or heaven


When you hold me in your arms
I feel safe, loved and cared for when you hold me


Well, baby
I am addressing you affectionately and playfully


Can I have you for myself
I want to be in a relationship with you exclusively


Yeah, if I can't have you, baby
If I cannot be with you, I would rather be alone


I don't want nobody else
I don't want to be with anyone else


Well, baby
I am addressing you affectionately and playfully


Don't you want a man like me
I think I am a suitable partner for you, and wonder if you feel the same way


Yeah, think about your future, baby
I am asking you to consider having a future with me


Forget about your used to be
Let go of any past relationships or situations and focus on us




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jay McShann, Walter Brown

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Greg Halder


on 2000 Light Years From Home

Totally underrated track and album..

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