The Thrill Is Gone
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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
And you'll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone, baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Although, I'll still live on
But so lonely I'll be
The thrill is gone
It's 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
You know, I'm free, free now, baby
I'm free from your spell
Oh, free, free, free now, baby
I'm free from your spell
And now that it's all over
All that I can do is wish you well
"The Thrill Is Gone" is a blues standard written by Rick Darnell and Roy Hawkins in 1951. BB King, along with his longtime collaborator, arranger, and producer, Maxwell Davis, arranged and recorded a version of the song in 1969 that became a huge crossover hit. Their version has since been covered by a wide variety of artists and has become a staple of the blues canon.
The lyrics of the song are a lament about lost love and the waning of passion. The first verse sets the tone with the repetition of "the thrill is gone." The second verse reinforces the theme, with the singer acknowledging the permanent loss of something once cherished. The final verse is a proclamation of freedom from the spell of the lost love.
The lyrics are simple but powerful, conveying a universal experience of heartbreak and loss. BB King's soulful vocals and guitar playing add depth and emotion to the song. The slow, languid tempo and the sparse arrangement spotlight his voice and guitar, emphasizing the sadness at the core of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
I no longer feel excited or passionate
The thrill is gone away
That feeling of excitement or passion is completely gone now
The thrill is gone, baby
The excitement and passion that we used to have is no longer present, my dear
You know you done me wrong, baby
You betrayed me and hurt me deeply, my dear
And you'll be sorry someday
You'll regret what you've done to me eventually, my dear
It's gone away from me
I personally no longer feel that excitement or passion
Although, I'll still live on
Even though that feeling is gone, I'll continue living
But so lonely I'll be
But I'll feel very lonely without that excitement and passion
It's gone away for good
That feeling is gone permanently
All the thrill is gone
Every bit of excitement or passion is gone
Someday I know I'll be open-armed baby
Eventually, I'll be ready to love again
Just like I know, I know I should
I know I should and will be ready to love again soon
I'm free from your spell
I'm no longer under your control or influence
And now that it's all over
Now that our relationship is done
All that I can do is wish you well
All I can do is hope for your happiness, my dear
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rick R. Darnell, Roy Hawkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MinoruMikeAoki
I shall be 84 years old in a week and listening to this song/music. And sometimes, I will dance alone in my study room while listening.
@angeldoemer8263
Just turned 40...use to watch my grandpa in the garage jamming to BB King...the memories we keep.
@70swildchildvictoria13
Minoru Mike Aoki. Keep kicking it up 84. It keeps us young 🍃🌸🍃
@petermoore6496
keep movin brother i am not far behind you 👍
@jaxjohnson5372
Just turned 21 and learning his music on the guitar!
@reved19741
Happy Birthday Minoru...keep dancing my friend
@ethagray7802
Let no shame be in your game. I am 85, was raised in this music environment. It has kept me alive when I wanted to die, lifted me up from my lowest points of life. I will play it until I can't.
@gailaturner5123
Yes yes yes…Feed your soul 👏🏾💯
@MrsCasa
Music, in my opinion, does this more than anything else can.
@owengarrett4590
I’m catching up fast… love this, and all of you..