Me My Guitar And The Blues
Walter Trout Lyrics


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I ain′t gonna worry about tomorrow
Gonna let every day stand on its own
I don't worry about tomorrow
Gonna let every day stand on its own
You know, tomorrow still be here
And we could all be dead and gone

I ain′t gonna worry about you, baby
I ain't gonna worry no more
I ain't gonna worry about you, baby
Lord, Lord, Lord, I ain′t gonna worry no more

Seems like you don′t want me, woman
And I know that now I got to go
I know that now I got to go, yes, I do

I ain't gonna worry no more, baby
You know that I done paid my dues
I ain′t gonna worry about you, baby
Now you know that I done paid my dues
And now that you don't want me, baby
It′s just me, my guitar and the blues
Me, my guitar and the blues





I'm leaving you, baby, baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Me My Guitar And The Blues" by Walter Trout suggest a sense of liberation and renunciation. The lyrics emphasize the idea of living life in the moment without worrying too much about the future. The artist acknowledges that tomorrow still exists, but at the same time, everyone is just one step closer to death every day. The lyrics emphasize the importance of letting go of anxiety and living life as it comes without worrying about what's next.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the cause of the singer's anxiety is the woman he sings about. The singer expresses that he is done worrying about her and has paid his dues. Although he is saddened that she does not want him, he chooses instead to focus on his music and his guitar. The guitar is an extension of the artist and becomes a crucial tool in his journey to move on from the heartbreak. The song concludes with the artist acknowledging his need to leave behind the source of his anxiety and focus on his music.


The song reflects the artist's own struggles with addiction and depression, and his journey to overcome these challenges through music. The guitar may also be seen as a metaphor for the artist's struggles, with the strings representing the difficult emotions he needed to pluck out to overcome his struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain′t gonna worry about tomorrow
I won't spend time fearing or thinking about the future, as every day brings its challenges.


Gonna let every day stand on its own
I'll allow the coming days to unfold without my interference.


I don't worry about tomorrow
I don't fret about the future and the unpredictability it may bring.


You know, tomorrow still be here
The future exists, even without our conscious attention and worry.


And we could all be dead and gone
Death is inevitable and indiscriminate, and it may come for us at any time.


I ain′t gonna worry about you, baby
I refuse to continue stressing over a relationship that isn't working.


I ain't gonna worry no more
I won't spend any more time or energy worrying about a situation that's beyond my control.


Seems like you don′t want me, woman
It's apparent that our relationship isn't going to work out and you don't feel the same about me.


And I know that now I got to go
I understand that it's time for me to move on and leave this relationship behind.


You know that I done paid my dues
I've endured the difficulties of our relationship and accepted the consequences of my actions.


Now you know that I done paid my dues
I've paid the price for my mistakes in this relationship.


It′s just me, my guitar and the blues
Now that the relationship is over, all I have left is my music as a way to express my emotions.


I'm leaving you, baby, baby
I'm saying goodbye to the relationship and moving on with my life.




Writer(s): Jimmy Dawkins

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@cieliczka

Walter Trout is one of the most underrated guitarists & performers in the world. This cover is in the league of its own. Hands down.

@johnclark9620

He and Gary Moore!

@davidhimebaugh

Agreed!

@avanalphen89

no,thats jimy dawkins

@cieliczka

@@avanalphen89 Ughm... I'm pretty sure it's Walter Trout on the stage performing this epic cover

@avanalphen89

@@cieliczka jes but jimmy is te most underaded.

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@dougoeffling2677

I saw Walter at a small venue and only about 100 people showed up. Walter played that night like it was a packed house. He played for 2 hours and tore the house down! One of the best concerts I had ever seen!

@Lpmgato1

Ah, Walter Trout, one of the all time great blues guitarists. We're blessed by the grace of God that Walter recovered. May his music and legacy continue for time and eternity. I'm 70, been heavy into blues since the early 1960s. Walter Trout stands second to none on guitar. Love his passion, intensity, virtuosity, beautiful melodic improvisations........the real deal........blessings from an old Texas farmer.

@boykokutriansky8917

My hero since 1999!!!

@mikebaird8648

Great comment...

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