Discover the story of the song > Why I Sing The Blues – B.B. King

The protagonist is singing the blues because of all the hardships he has faced over the years. He was brought over on a ship, had to live in poor conditions and couldn't afford to send his child to school. Despite promises of a better life, everyone around him is also struggling. He's been around for a long time and has paid his dues, but still sings the blues as a way of expressing himself.