"Three Hundred Pounds of Joy" is a blues song written and performed by Howlin' Wolf, an influential blues musician. The song was released in 1962 and became one of Wolf's popular and enduring tracks. The lyrics of the song revolve around Wolf's larger-than-life personality and his confident, larger physical size. He boasts about being a "heavenly joy" with his three hundred pounds of muscle and man. The song can be interpreted as a tongue-in-cheek expression of Wolf's self-assuredness and masculinity. He addresses women, suggesting that they don't have to worry about their current partners and that they can have fun with him instead. He presents himself as a desirable alternative, a "little boy" who can provide companionship and a good time. The repetition of "This is it, this is it, look what you get" implies that Wolf believes he is an unmatched catch. He believes that women should be grateful for the opportunity to be with him and that they have been settling for less until now. The chorus further reinforces his confidence and appeal as he repeatedly sings, "I'm three hundred pounds of muscle and man." This line serves as both a physical description and a declaration of his strength and prowess. Overall, "Three Hundred Pounds of Joy" showcases Howlin' Wolf's larger-than-life persona and his ability to convey his own perceived desirability through playful yet assertive lyrics, typical of his blues style.
