I Can't Be Satisfied
The Rolling Stones · More Hot Rocks (Big Hits & Fazed Cookies) [1972]
Well I'm going away to live
Won't be back no more
Going back down south, child
Lord now don't you worry ma
Woman I'm trouble
Trouble and all worried mind
Well I just can't be satisfied
Just can't keep on crying
Well I feel like snapping
Pistol in your face
Going to let some graveyard
Lord be your resting place
Woman I'm trouble
Trouble and all worried mind
Yeah i just can't be satisfied
Just can't keep on crying
Yeah
Yeah I'm all in my sleep
Hear my doorbell ring
Looking for my baby
Lord seen a doggone thing
Woman I'm trouble
Trouble and all worried mind
Yeah I just can't be satisfied
Just can't keep on crying
Yeah I know my little old babe
She gonna jump and shout
That old train be late man
Lord I come walkin out
Woman I'm trouble
Trouble and all worried mind
Yeah I just can't be satisfied
Just can't keep on crying
Well
I Can't Be Satisfied
I Can't Be Satisfied stands as a defining early work by The Rolling Stones, capturing the raw energy that propelled the band to international prominence. Released during their formative years, the track showcases the group's mastery of blues-rock, blending Chuck Berry-inspired riffs with the distinctive vocal delivery of Mick Jagger. The recording highlights the tight interplay between Keith Richards' guitar work and the driving rhythm section, establishing a sonic template that would influence countless rock acts. Featured on the compilation More Hot Rocks, the song remains a staple of their live performances and a testament to their ability to reinterpret American blues traditions through a British lens. Its enduring appeal lies in its infectious groove and the band's youthful intensity, securing its place within their extensive and celebrated discography.