Mount up on the Wings of the King
Soulful Inspiration: Embrace BB King's Wisdom
Lyrics
Well if you want to play the blues
Expressing a desire to play the blues on the guitar.
On your guitar
Highlighting the instrument for playing the blues.
And you dreaming of being a star
Dreaming of achieving fame as a musician.
BB King is watching where ever you are
Acknowledging the influence and watchful presence of BB King.
So don't touch a string
Advising not to play the guitar strings without prior exposure to BB King's music.
UnƟl you listen to some BB King
Emphasizing the importance of listening to BB King before playing.
Well sweet sixteen
Referencing a song or concept related to "Sweet Sixteen."
And Caladonia too
Mentioning "Caladonia," possibly another musical reference.
Even Lucille gave BB the blues32922, 10:08 AM Lyrics for Straight From the Heart album
Noting that even BB King's guitar, Lucille, experienced the blues.
78
Unknown reference - "78."
Three O'clock in the morning
Highlighting a specific time (three o'clock in the morning).
Singing his down home blues
Describing BB King singing his authentic blues.
So don't touch a string
Reiterating the advice to refrain from playing until listening to BB King.
UnƟl you listen to some BB King
Emphasizing the importance of familiarizing oneself with BB King's music.
Let the good Ɵmes roll
Encouraging the enjoyment of good times.
Mount up
Introducing the metaphorical idea of mounting up on the wings of the king.
No maƩer if you're young or old
Stressing that age doesn't matter in appreciating BB King's music.
He was singing his song
Describing BB King singing from the heart and soul.
Straight from his heart and soul
Emphasizing the authenticity and sincerity of BB King's songs.
So don't touch a string
Reiterating the advice not to play the guitar without listening to BB King.
UnƟl you listen to some BB King
Reemphasizing the importance of familiarity with BB King's music.
Mount up on the wings of the king,
Invoking the idea of ascending or rising on the influence of BB King.
Mount up
Repeating the call to "Mount up on the wings of the king."
Mount up
Reiterating the call to mount up.
Mount up on the wings of the king,
Repeating the call to mount up on the wings of the king.
Mount up
Reiterating the call to mount up.
Mount up
Repeating the call to mount up.
So don't touch a string
Final reminder not to play the guitar without listening to BB King.
UnƟl you listen to some BB King
Reemphasizing the importance of familiarizing oneself with BB King's music before playing.
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