Bonnie Raitt - Just Like That

Bonnie Raitt – Just Like That, from her album, Just Like That.

65th Grammy Award winner for Song of the Year and Best American Roots Song!

Once in a while, the Grammy Awards get something right. This is masterful songwriting!

This is a songwriting masterclass. Anyone who said she didn’t deserve that Grammy should listen to this first. None of the other nominees came close to this and I liked a lot of the nominee’s music. Bonnie never disappoints and shows that age is just a number. Some of our best work and most heartfelt art comes with age.

Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Just Like That’ is a soulful masterpiece that effortlessly weaves bluesy guitar riffs with Raitt’s signature raspy vocals. The song, a standout from her album of the same name, captures the essence of love’s unpredictable dance.

Raitt’s emotive delivery and the poignant lyrics make this track a timeless addition to her impressive repertoire. ‘Just Like That’ is a musical journey that resonates with authenticity, showcasing Raitt’s enduring talent and ability to connect with listeners on a profound level. A must-listen for anyone seeking a blend of heartfelt lyrics and soul-stirring melodies.

Lyrics:
I watched him circle round the block
Finally stopped at mine
Took a while before he knocked
Like all he had was time
Excuse me, ma’am, maybe you can help
The directions weren’t so clear
I’m looking for Olivia Zand
They said I might find her here

I looked real hard and asked him
What she’s got he’s looking for?
Said there’s somethin’ I think she’d want to know
And I let him in the door
It’s not like me to trust so quick
Caught me by surprise
But somethin’ about him gave me ease
Right there in his eyes

And just like that your life can change
If I hadn’t looked away
My boy might still be with me now
He’d be 25 today
No knife can carve away the stain
No drink can drown regret
They say Jesus brings you peace and grace
Well he ain’t found me yet
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na

He sat down and took a deeper breath
Then looked right in my face
I heard about the son you lost
How you left without a trace
I’ve spent years just trying to find you
So I could finally let you know
It was your son’s heart that saved me
And a life you gave us both

And just like that your life can change
Look what the angels send
I lay my head upon his chest
And I was with my boy again
I spent so long in darkness
Never thought the night would end
But somehow grace has found me
And I had to let him in
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na