Shut Your Mouth

Navigating Relationship Struggles: B.B. King's 'Shut Your Mouth' Meaning
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Lyrics

I work hard every day

I put in effort and work hard every day.

Do the same at night

I continue working even at night.

But still my baby

Despite my efforts, my partner (baby) is not treating me well.

Ain't treating me right

Expressing dissatisfaction with the treatment received from the partner.


Tell me baby, baby, baby, baby

Pleading with the partner and asking for guidance or a solution.

What can I do?

Expressing a sense of helplessness and seeking advice from the partner.

Do I have to shut your mouth

Suggesting a drastic measure, such as silencing the partner, to maintain harmony.

Just to get along with you?

Questioning if silencing the partner is necessary for a peaceful relationship.


When I'm home at night

Expressing difficulty in focusing or enjoying personal activities when at home.

I can't read a book

Specifically, having trouble reading a book without disturbances.

Without you being huffed up

Describing the partner's disapproving attitude, making it challenging to enjoy hobbies.

Giving me a dirty look

Mentioning receiving negative looks or attitude from the partner.


Tell me baby, baby, baby, baby

Repeating the plea for advice and expressing confusion.

What can I do?

Reiterating the sense of helplessness and seeking guidance.

Do I have to shut your mouth

Re-emphasizing the extreme measure of silencing the partner for harmony.

Just to get along with you?

Questioning the necessity of such a drastic measure for a harmonious relationship.


She's so jealous, man

Describing the partner as excessively jealous to the point of it being sinful.

Till it's a sin

Highlighting the intensity of the partner's jealousy.

She don't even trust me

Indicating a lack of trust from the partner.

Out with men

Specifying the partner's distrust when the individual is out with other men.


Tell me baby, baby, baby, baby

Repeating the plea for advice, emphasizing the challenging situation.

What can I do?

Reiterating the sense of helplessness and seeking guidance.

Do I have to shut your mouth

Re-emphasizing the extreme measure of silencing the partner for harmony.

Just to get along with you?

Questioning the necessity of such a drastic measure for a harmonious relationship.

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