Mistreated
Deep Purple · Burn
I've been struck downhearted, now, baby, ooh yeah
I've been so confused
'Cause I know, yes I know, I've been mistreated
Ooh all my life, aaah
Since my baby left me, I've been losing my mind
Oooh yeah
I've been lonely, ooh ooh, I say I've been cold
I'm getting old
I've been looking for a woman, all the time to stay, yeah
Someone to have and hold
But I know, yeah I know, I've been mistreated, left for a day
Since my baby left me, I've been losing, losing, yeah
Baby I've been losing my mind, oooh
Losing my mind all the time, yeah
Oooh
I've been so abused, yeah yeah
I said: I've been looking for a woman, all my life
Someone who'd leave me confused, like they do, yeah yeah
But I know, ooh
I've been mistreated, and generally left for a day
Since my woman left me, I've been losing, losing, oh
Baby I've been losing my mind
All the time, yeah yeah, ooh, hey, ooh, hey, ooh
Losing my mind, all the time, yeah
Oh oh oh, losing my mind, I say
But I'm losing my mind, all of the time
I'm going around
Looking for you, nothing to do
Losing my mind
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooooh
Losing my mind
Lets go
Oooo-ooo, oooo-oooo
Oooo-ooo, oooo-oooo
We've been losing our minds, oh oh oh oooh
Mistreated
Mistreated stands as a defining track from Deep Purple's 1975 album Burn, capturing the band at a pivotal moment in their hard rock evolution. The song showcases the group's signature blend of heavy riffs and intricate keyboard work, driven by the powerful vocals of Ian Gillan. As part of an era that saw the band refine their sound following the departure of their original bassist, the recording highlights the tight interplay between the rhythm section and the soaring guitar lines. This composition remains a staple in their live performances, demonstrating the enduring appeal of their classic lineup's dynamic energy. The track exemplifies the band's ability to balance aggressive instrumentation with melodic sensibilities, securing its place within their extensive discography as a quintessential example of their mid-seventies output.