Mean Woman Blues
Vince Taylor Ses Play-Boys Lyrics
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Oh Lord, but a thousand women's in my life
Now, the love I have for you, woman, God knows it sure is strong
Oh Lord, I say, God knows it sure is strong
Then if you love me now, woman, then you won't do nothin' wrong
Hey Lord, and you won't do nothin' wrong
Now my woman, please don't worry, baby, while I'm outta your town
Hey Lord, I say, while I'm outta your town
Now the love I have for you, mama, God knows it can't be turned around
Hey, hey Lord, and it can't be turned around
Now, my little women, I said she's sweet as she can be
Hey Lord, yes she's just as sweet as she can be
An' every time I kiss her, then the cold chill run all over me
Hey Lord, the the cold chill run all over me
The lyrics of Vince Taylor's "Mean Woman Blues" revolve around the theme of love in the midst of promiscuity. The first two lines of the song suggest that the singer has had numerous romantic relationships throughout his life, perhaps up to a thousand. However, the third and fourth lines of the song indicate that despite his past promiscuity, the love he has for his current woman is strong and unwavering. He implores her not to do "nothin' wrong" if she loves him back, showing how he values this woman above all his previous conquests.
The singer also reassures his woman that she shouldn't worry while he's out of town. He assures her of his love and emphasizes that his feelings for her cannot be turned around. The singer finishes by describing the sweetness of his "little woman" and how every kiss from her causes a "cold chill" to run through him. Overall, the lyrics speak to the complexity of love and the singer's ability to remain faithful despite a past history of promiscuity.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't never loved but a thousand women in my life
I've had relationships with many women but have never been in love before
Now, the love I have for you, woman, God knows it sure is strong
My love for you is incredibly strong, and I believe that God knows this
Then if you love me now, woman, then you won't do nothin' wrong
If you truly love me, then you won't do anything to betray me or hurt our relationship
Now my woman, please don't worry, baby, while I'm outta your town
While I'm away from town, please don't worry about our love and relationship, my woman
Now the love I have for you, mama, God knows it can't be turned around
My love for you cannot be reversed or changed, and God knows this
Now, my little women, I said she's sweet as she can be
The woman I'm with is incredibly sweet and kind, as much as she can be
An' every time I kiss her, then the cold chill run all over me
Each time I kiss her, it gives me a remarkable feeling, sometimes even a shuddering sensation
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Written by: FULTON ALLEN
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