Driving Wheel

Love's Labor: B.B. King's Driving Wheel Unveiled
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Lyrics

Well, my baby don`t have to work

Expressing that his partner doesn't need to engage in hard labor.

And she don`t have to rob and steal

Emphasizing that she doesn't have to resort to criminal activities.

Well, my baby don`t have to work

Reiterating that his baby doesn't have to work for a living.

And she don`t have to rob and steal

Repeating the point that she doesn't need to steal to survive.

Yes, I`ll give her everything she needs

Committing to providing everything she needs.

`Cause I am her driving wheel

Identifying himself as the driving force in her life, supporting and guiding her.

Yes, she left me this morning

Acknowledging her departure in the morning.

And she said she`d be back soon

She assures him of her return soon.

Yes, she left me this morning

Repeating her departure and the promise of a quick return.

And she said she`d be back soon

Reiterating her commitment to come back soon.

Yes, she would be back early Friday mornin`

Specifying a possible return time, either early Friday morning or Saturday afternoon.

Or laid over Saturday afternoon

Providing a timeframe for her expected return.

Yes, every time she walk

Describing her walk with a vivid image of trembling like a leaf on a tree.

She shakes like a leaf tremblin` on a tree

Repeating the imagery of her walk, emphasizing her delicate or shaky demeanor.

Yes, when my baby walk down the street

Highlighting the visual effect of her walking down the street.

She shakes like a leaf tremblin` on a tree

Repeating the visual imagery of her walk and the noticeable effect it has.

Yes, the women all hate her

Indicating that other women may resent her for some reason.

But man, she`s alright with me

Expressing personal approval and acceptance of her despite the animosity from other women.

Wo, I sent the U.N. a telegram

Referring to sending a message to the U.N., possibly metaphorical, about preserving the relationship.

Don`t want nobody else to break the seal

Reiterating the desire for exclusivity and protection of the relationship.

Wo, I sent the U.N. a telegram

Repeating the mention of the U.N. and the desire for relationship preservation.

Don`t want nobody else to break the seal

Reiterating the wish to keep the relationship intact and exclusive.

I want the whole world to know

Expressing a desire for the entire world to recognize and acknowledge his role in her life.

That I am my baby`s driving wheel

Reiterating his claim of being the driving force or essential factor in her life.

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