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, 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' "Confessin' The Blues" is a love song that expresses the deepest emotions of the singer, who stands before his lover with his heart in his hand, hoping that she'll understand his feelings. He pleads with her not to dog him around and confesses that he would rather love her than anyone else. The song serves as a confession to all the blues that he's been feeling, which are now being lifted away by his lover's comfort. The chorus is simple yet poignant, with the singer asking if he can have his lover all to himself because he doesn't want anyone else. The song's conclusion is a reminder to the lover about the future, urging her to forget about the past and think of what could be.


The lyrics to this song are deeply personal and emotive, expressing love and devotion towards a significant other. The words play a significant role in defining the mood of the song and conveying the emotions of the singer. They are delivered with passion, accompanied by a simple, yet powerful blues tune. The song's melody is slow and steady, complementing the lyrics perfectly. "Confessin' The Blues" is a classic example of blues music, showcasing the raw emotion and vulnerability that is characteristic of the genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby here I stand before you
I'm standing right in front of you


With my heart in my hand
I'm offering you my love


I put it to you mama
I'm expressing my feelings to you


Hoping that you'll understand
I'm hoping you'll feel the same way


Oh, baby
Expression of strong feelings of love


Mama, please don't dog me 'round
Please don't treat me badly


Yeah I, I would rather love you, baby
I would rather love only you than anyone else


Than anyone else I know in town
I don't want anyone else besides you


This is my confession, Mama
I'm confessing my love to you


And it's sung by all your song
My love for you is present in every song you hear


It proves that I'm in heaven, Mama
Being with you makes me feel like I'm in heaven


When you hold me in your arms
I feel loved and secure when you hold me


Well, baby
Expression of strong feelings of love


Can I have you for myself
I want to be with you and no one else


Yeah, if I can't have you, baby
I don't want anyone else if I can't have you


I don't want nobody else
I don't want anyone else


Well, baby
Expression of strong feelings of love


Don't you want a man like me
I hope you want to be with me


Think about your future, baby
Consider what we could have together in the future


Forget about your used to be
Don't dwell on your past relationships




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Greg Halder


on 2000 Light Years From Home

Totally underrated track and album..

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