The Peter Green Splinter Group's song "Kind Hearted Woman Blues" is a cover of a classic blues song originally written and performed by Robert Johnson. The lyrics revolve around the themes of love and heartbreak. The song portrays the narrator's deep affection for a woman who is kind-hearted and willing to do anything for him. However, he also mentions the presence of "evil-hearted women" who interfere with their relationship. The narrator expresses his love for his partner, but sadly, it is not reciprocated. Despite this, he still deeply loves her and cannot bear to leave her. The lyrics convey the pain and longing the narrator feels for this unrequited love. The line "Ain't but the one thing makes Mister Johnson drink" suggests that the narrator turns to alcohol as a way to cope with the anguish brought on by the situation. He is worried about how his partner treats him, as evidenced by her mentioning another man's name, causing him heartache. The song ends with the narrator acknowledging that someday he will have to say goodbye to his love, even though it will be difficult. The line "She studies evil all the time, you well's to kill me" implies that the woman is scheming and plotting to harm the narrator, both physically and emotionally. Overall, "Kind Hearted Woman Blues" represents the struggles and complexities involved in love and relationships, particularly when one's feelings are unrequited. The lyrics convey a sense of heartache, longing, and the inner turmoil experienced by the narrator.
