About the song
Introducing “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul, we enter the soulful realm of 1970s R&B, where the complexities of love and longing are explored with profound emotion. Released in 1972 as part of Billy Paul’s album “360 Degrees of Billy Paul,” this timeless ballad is a testament to the enduring power of soul music.
Written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert, “Me and Mrs. Jones” tells the story of a clandestine affair between two individuals who find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other despite the obstacles in their path. Billy Paul’s soulful vocals and emotive delivery bring the narrative to life, capturing the listener’s heart with each note.
Upon its release, “Me and Mrs. Jones” soared to the top of the charts, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning critical acclaim for its raw honesty and captivating melody. Its success solidified Billy Paul’s reputation as a master of soul music and earned him a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance.
Decades later, “Me and Mrs. Jones” remains a classic, beloved by fans of all ages for its timeless appeal and emotional resonance. As we revisit this iconic track, we are reminded of Billy Paul’s legacy as a pioneer of soul music and the enduring power of love to inspire unforgettable music.
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Lyrics
Me and Mrs. Jones
We got a thing goin’ on
We both know that it’s wrong
But it’s much too strong
To let it go now
We meet every day at the same café
Six-thirty and no one knows she’ll be there
Holding hands, making all kinds of plans
While the jukebox plays our favorite songs
Me and Mrs., Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones
We got a thing goin’ on
We both know that it’s wrong
But it’s much too strong
To let it go now
We gotta be extra careful
That we don’t build our hopes up too high
‘Cause she’s got her own obligations
And so, and so do I
Me and Mrs., Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones
We got a thing goin’ on
We both know that it’s wrong
But it’s much too strong
To let it go now
Well, it’s time for us to be leaving
It hurts so much, it hurts so much inside
Now she’ll go her way and I’ll go mine
Tomorrow we’ll meet
The same place, the same time
Me and Mrs., Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones
We got a thing goin’ on (thing)
We gotta be extra careful (goin’ on)
We can’t afford to build our hopes up too high
I wanna meet (thing) and talk with you
At the same place (goin’ on), the same café, the same time
And we gonna hold hands like we used to
We gonna talk it over, talk it over
(Thing) we know, they know (goin’ on), and you know
And I know that it was wrong
But our thing is strong, we gotta let ’em know now
That we got a thing going on, a thing going on