Who Do You Love
Thorogood George Lyrics
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A brand new house on the road side, and it's a-made out of rattlesnake hide
Got a band new chimney put on top, and it's a-made out of human skull
Come on take a little walk with me baby, and tell me who do you love?
Who do you love?
Around the town I use a rattlesnake whip, take it easy baby don't you give me no lip
Who do you love?
I've got a tombstone hand and a graveyard mind, I'm just twenty-two and I don't mind dying
Who do you love?
Yeah, who do you love?
Ah, who do you love?
Now Arlene took a-me by my hand, she said lonesome George you don't understand
Who do you love?
The night were dark and the sky were blue, down the alleyway a ice wagon flew
Hit a bump and somebody screamed, you should've heard what I'd seen
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Yeah who do you love?
Ah, who do you love?
Yeah, I've got a tombstone hand in a graveyard mine
Just twenty-two baby I don't mind dying
Snake skin shoes baby put them on your feet
Got the good time music and the Bo Diddley beat
Yeah, who do you love?
Ooh, who do you love?
I walked forty-seven miles of barbed wire, I got a cobra snake for a necktie
A brand new house on the road side, and it's made out of rattle snake hide
Got a band new chimney put on top, and it's made out of human skull
Come on take a little walk with me child, tell me who do you love?
Yeah, who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love
Oh
The song "Who Do You Love" by George Thorogood is a classic blues rock song with a gritty and aggressive tone. The lyrics describe a man who is tough, dangerous, and has a taste for the unconventional. They follow the singer as he describes his various possessions, including a cobra snake for a necktie, a house made of rattlesnake hide, and a chimney made of human skulls. The singer is proud of his collection of strange items and his toughness, but he is also looking for someone to share it all with. He asks a woman to take a walk with him and asks her who she loves, suggesting that he might be the one she is looking for.
The opening lines of the song, "I walked forty-seven miles of barbed wire, I got a cobra snake for a necktie," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is tough and has been through a lot, as evidenced by the barbed wire he has walked through and the dangerous animal he wears around his neck. He goes on to describe his house made of rattlesnake hide and his chimney made of human skulls, both of which demonstrate his unconventional tastes and suggest that he is not someone to be messed with.
The lyrics also reference Bo Diddley, a musician who was a major influence on Thorogood and other blues rock artists. The line "Got the good time music and the Bo Diddley beat" is a reference to Diddley's signature style, which heavily influenced Thorogood's own music.
Overall, "Who Do You Love" is a classic blues rock song that showcases Thorogood's gritty vocals and aggressive guitar playing. It tells the story of a tough, unconventional man looking for love and displays Thorogood's admiration for Bo Diddley.
Line by Line Meaning
I walked forty-seven miles of barbed wire, I got a cobra snake for a necktie
I have endured a lot of pain and danger in my life and I am willing to wear it like a badge of honour
A brand new house on the road side, and it's a-made out of rattlesnake hide
I am not interested in conforming to society's standards of what is considered acceptable or luxurious, and I take pride in being different
Got a band new chimney put on top, and it's a-made out of human skull
I have a morbid sense of humor and I am not afraid to express it in my surroundings
Come on take a little walk with me baby, and tell me who do you love?
I am curious about your passions and interests, and I want to know what drives you or excites you
Around the town I use a rattlesnake whip, take it easy baby don't you give me no lip
I am not someone to be trifled with, and I will respond quickly and aggressively to any perceived disrespect or challenge
I've got a tombstone hand and a graveyard mind, I'm just twenty-two and I don't mind dying
I have seen and experienced a lot of darkness in my life, and I am comfortable with the idea of my own mortality
Now Arlene took a-me by my hand, she said lonesome George you don't understand
I am often misunderstood or underestimated by others, but I am capable of surprising them with my depth or complexity
The night were dark and the sky were blue, down the alleyway a ice wagon flew
I appreciate the beauty and melancholy of life, and I find inspiration in unexpected places
Hit a bump and somebody screamed, you should've heard what I'd seen
I have seen or experienced things that are beyond the realm of normal human experience, and it has left a deep impression on me
Yeah, I've got a tombstone hand in a graveyard mine
My life has been full of hardship and loss, and I carry that burden with me always
Just twenty-two baby I don't mind dying
I still have a lot of life ahead of me, but I am ready to confront whatever comes my way
Snake skin shoes baby put them on your feet
I have a distinct fashion sense and appreciate unique and interesting clothing
Got the good time music and the Bo Diddley beat
I love music and dancing, and I find joy in simple pleasures
Come on take a little walk with me child, tell me who do you love?
I am interested in exploring your personality and values, and I want to know what you care about most
Who do you love? Oh
I am still curious about your innermost desires and aspirations, and I want to know what motivates you
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Written by: Ellas McDaniel
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