I Can't Quit You Baby
Willie Dixon Lyrics
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But I got to put you down a little while
Well, I can't quit you, darlin'
But I got to put you down a little while
Well, you done made me mess up my happy home
Made me mistreat my only child
Ah, when you hear me moanin' and groanin'
Whoa, when you hear me moanin' and groanin'
You know it hurts way down inside
Oh when you hear me howlin'
Oh when you hear me holler you know my love will never die
Alright then
Well, when you see me cryin', baby
Don't let my tears fall in vain
Well, when you see me cryin, darlin'
Please don't let my tears fall in vain
Lord, I don't know what to do
You know my heart is filled with pain
Alright
Oh when you hear me hollerin', baby
You know it hurts way down inside
The lyrics of Willie Dixon's song "I Can't Quit You Baby" speak of a turbulent and passionate love affair. Despite the pain and turmoil that the relationship has caused, the singer cannot bring himself to completely let go of his lover. Although he knows that he needs to put her down for a little while, he is unable to quit her entirely. The woman has caused him to mess up his happy home and even mistreat his child. However, the singer is unable to help the way he feels about her.
The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and desperation, as the singer moans and groans, trying to cope with the intense emotions that his love for this woman brings upon him. He knows that his love for her will never die, no matter how much she hurts him. When he cries, he pleads with his lover not to let his tears fall in vain, as he doesn't know what to do about the pain that she has caused in his heart.
The song is a powerful expression of the complexity of love, and the way it can both elevate and devastate. It speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak, and the difficulty of letting go of a love that is both consuming and destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I can't quit you, baby
I cannot stop loving you
But I got to put you down a little while
But I need a break from this relationship
Well, you done made me mess up my happy home
You have caused chaos in my life
Made me mistreat my only child
And even made me treat my child badly
Ah, when you hear me moanin' and groanin'
Whenever you hear me complaining
Whoa, you know it hurts way down inside
You should know that it's painful for me
Oh when you hear me howlin'
If you hear me crying out in agony
Oh when you hear me holler you know my love will never die
My love for you is unceasing
Well, when you see me cryin', baby
If you witness me in tears
Don't let my tears fall in vain
Don't let them be for nothing
Lord, I don't know what to do
I'm lost and don't know how to proceed
You know my heart is filled with pain
My heart is full of sorrow and hurt
Oh when you hear me hollerin', baby
If you hear me screaming out in distress
You know it hurts way down inside
It's deeply agonizing for me
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Written by: Willie Dixon
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