About the song
Let’s embark on a journey through the soulful sounds of “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul, a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of listeners for decades. Released in 1972, this smooth R&B ballad tells the story of a forbidden love affair with a hauntingly beautiful melody and poignant lyrics.
Billy Paul, an American soul singer known for his velvety voice and emotive performances, brought “Me and Mrs. Jones” to life with his soul-stirring rendition. The song was featured on his album titled “360 Degrees of Billy Paul,” which showcased his exceptional talent and earned critical acclaim.
Written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert, “Me and Mrs. Jones” quickly climbed the charts, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Its smooth groove, lush orchestration, and heartfelt vocals resonated with audiences, earning it widespread acclaim and cementing Billy Paul’s status as a soul music icon.
Over the years, “Me and Mrs. Jones” has become a timeless favorite, evoking feelings of longing and desire with each listen. Its universal themes of love and longing strike a chord with listeners of all ages, making it a cherished classic that continues to be celebrated to this day.
So, whether you’re reminiscing about past romances or simply enjoying the soulful sounds of the 70s, let Billy Paul’s “Me and Mrs. Jones” serenade you with its timeless beauty and emotional depth. It’s a song that reminds us of the power of love to transcend boundaries and touch our hearts in profound ways.
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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