The "city" and "the law" appear as forces that provide no relief, only more reasons to sing. Key Lyrics Breakdown
A direct critique of the "American Dream" failing to materialize for the singer. B.B.King - Why I Sing The Blues | Lyrics Meaning
A of King's "Lucille" guitar solos in the track The "city" and "the law" appear as forces
This establishes King as a personification of the Black experience, spanning centuries rather than a single lifetime. B.B.King - Why I Sing The Blues | Lyrics Meaning