Slowly Losing My Mind
B.B. King · Other Songs - B.B. King
I've lost the right to say that you are fine
Yes, I've lost the right to say that I love you baby,
and I've lost the right to say that you are fine
I've lost the right to say that I need you like I do now baby
and I'm slowly losing my mind
Oh, you once told me how much you love me,
and I said God love us all
Oh, you told me once how much you love me baby
and I said God love us all
Yes, I was young and just a fool then baby,
and couldn't hear the lovers call
Oh, now I'm all alone and here waiting baby,
I have no one to call my own
Yes, I'm all alone and I'm here waiting baby,
I have no one to call my own
Yes, you are just a fool each lonely heartbeat says,
now I wonder why was I born
Slowly Losing My Mind
B.B. King stands as a towering figure in the blues, renowned for his emotive vocal delivery and the distinctive, singing tone of his guitar, Lucille. "Slowly Losing My Mind" captures the essence of his mature style, blending heartfelt longing with the sophisticated phrasing that defined his later career. The track showcases King's ability to convey deep vulnerability, a hallmark of his extensive discography that spans decades of influential recordings. While often associated with his classic blues sound, this song reflects the nuanced emotional range he brought to both ballads and uptempo numbers throughout his life. It remains a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the most important artists in American music history, continuing to resonate with listeners through its sincere expression of heartache and devotion.