The Thrill Is Gone
Tracy Chapman & BB King Lyrics
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The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone, baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong, baby
You'll be sorry someday
Thrill is gone
Thrill is gone, baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Although, I'll still live on baby
But so lonely I'll be
Thrill is gone
Thrill is gone away for good
All the thrill is gone baby
It's gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be open-armed baby
Just like I know, I know I should
I'm free now, baby
I'm free from your spell
Oh, free, free, free now, baby
Baby, I'm free from your spell
Now that it's all over
All that I can do is wish you well
The lyrics of Tracy Chapman and BB King's song The Thrill is Gone revolve around the themes of heartbreak and moving on from a broken relationship. The singer is expressing the sense of loss that he feels as a result of his partner's wrongdoing. The phrase "the thrill is gone" is used as a metaphor for the loss of the excitement and passion that the relationship once had. The singer tells his partner that she will someday regret what she has done to him.
The repetition of the phrase "the thrill is gone away" emphasizes the magnitude of the loss and the finality of the end of the relationship. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that he will continue on, but will be lonely without his partner. In the final verse, the singer declares his newfound freedom from his partner's spell and wishes her well.
The song's blues-inspired melody and the combination of Tracy Chapman and BB King's vocals add to its emotional impact. Overall, the lyrics of The Thrill is Gone speak to the experience of heartache and the process of moving on, making it a timeless classic that resonates with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
The excitement and passion in our relationship is no longer present
The thrill is gone away
The excitement and passion in our relationship has completely disappeared
The thrill is gone, baby
The excitement and passion in our relationship is completely gone, my love
You know you done me wrong, baby
You're aware that you've hurt me deeply, my love
You'll be sorry someday
You'll regret your actions towards me in the future
Although, I'll still live on baby
Despite the loss of our relationship, I'll continue to move forward
But so lonely I'll be
I'll feel a deep sense of loneliness without you
Thrill is gone away for good
The excitement and passion in our relationship is gone for good
All the thrill is gone baby
There's no longer any excitement or passion in our relationship
Someday I know I'll be open-armed baby
In the future, I'll be able to open my heart to love again
Just like I know, I know I should
I'm confident that I'll eventually be able to love again
I'm free now, baby
I'm no longer under your influence, my love
I'm free from your spell
I'm no longer under the spell of our past relationship
Oh, free, free, free now, baby
I'm completely free from the hold our relationship had on me
Now that it's all over
Our relationship has come to an end
All that I can do is wish you well
The only thing left for me to do is wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rick R. Darnell, Roy Hawkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@moniqueengleman873
I am trying to count how many years ago I saw her open for 10,000 Maniacs. 1986?
Anyway it was a small open venue.
Cheap and intimate. Half the people showed up in mad punk rock attire.
Looking for heavy metal, then the other half was middle 20-35 crowd who knew Natalie Merchant.
The Crowd was hostile and uneasy.
Some of these rebels looked hard core. Then Tracy Chapman came on stage, and everybody booed her.
(Because she is black#racism)
The moment she opened her mouth she had stunned that rowdy drunken crowd into complete silence.
It was Magical. Like you instantly knew she was gonna be famous.
Her voice was different from anything I had heard before.
She finished to a rip roaring crowd and a standing ovation. And the 10,000 Maniacs weren't bad either.
A fabulous night of music 🎶 20 bucks. Ah the good ol'days.
@stitch2499
I saw BB King live in Baltimore...what a night.. thank you Jesus for that night..
@andddi
Finland can confirm BB King is internationally known and respected.
What a Legend.🥶👑🇫🇮
@agram6743
When BB's voice comes in after the sweetness of Tracey's, it sends shivers through my whole body, every time. Brilliant duet.
@ahveekhy
anybody know where Tracy Chapman is?
@marcybomboy5273
Me too! Chills
@dfbess
I have heard B.B. sing this song with many artist over the years.. but this one with Tracy is the best.. her and B.B. are perfect together..
@harrymaharaj7555
Damn straight👍👍👍✌✌
@tinfoilmagnolia2546
Excellent together. And the look on awe and love Tracys face is priceless.
@abouhadiya
Her
Her name is Miss Tracy
@GradyPlaysGuitar
I really though that was a guy. I don’t like her voice she’s using too much vibrato just doesn’t sound good.