Angola Bound

Expressing the repetitive nature of waking up early in the morning.

Describing the act of having breakfast under the moonlight, possibly suggesting a challenging or unusual situation.

Reiteration of the unique setting for having breakfast, emphasizing the unusual circumstances.

Request to convey a message to the speaker's mother, indicating separation or distance.

Expressing a long period of time with an uncertain future and lack of freedom.

Reiterating the theme of limited freedom and captivity.

Stating the destination of Angola and the inevitability of going there.

Angola bound, now, Angola bound

Recalling a past event where the speaker got sentenced to prison (Angola) and acknowledging the time served by the speaker and a partner.

Well my partner got a hundred, I got ninety-nine, Angola bound

You been a long time coming but you're welcome home, Angola bound

Encouraging others to go to Louisiana to find relief from their burdens.

Addressing a captain, possibly an authority figure, and expressing the hardships of labor.

Oh you work me harder than you work that mule, Angola bound

Reflecting on the consequences of the captain's actions and expressing a longing for freedom and normalcy.

I'd be with my woman, yeah, before the sun goes down

You come up here skippin' and a' jumpin', oh Lord, it won't last long

Gonna wish you was a baby boy, in your mother's arms

Reiteration of being bound for Angola, emphasizing the inevitability of the journey.

Angola bound, now, Angola bound

Expressing a desire for solitude and avoiding trouble, with a mention of a dangerous environment.

Don't want no trouble out 'de boys I know, Angola bound

Oh they always talkin' 'bout dangerous blue, Angola bound

If I had my shank I'd be dangerous too, Angola bound

Describing conflicting commands from the captain and the boss, and expressing a willingness to resist.

If I had my pistol I would do 'nere one, Angola bound

Repeating the theme of longing for freedom and the fleeting nature of joy.

I'd be with my woman, yeah, before the sun goes down

You come up here skippin' and 'a jumpin', oh Lord it won't last long

Gonna wish you was a baby boy, in your mother's arms

Reiterating the inevitability of going to Angola.

Angola bound, now, Angola bound

Repeating the idea of the speaker's wish for a different life and a return to normalcy.

I'd be with my woman, yeah, before the sun goes down

You come up here skippin' and 'a jumpin', oh Lord it won't last long

Gonna wish you was a baby boy, in your mother's arms

Emphasizing the destination and the inescapable journey to Angola.

Angola bound, now, Angola bound

Reflecting on the consequences of not heeding maternal advice and expressing regret for current troubles.

I wouldn't be deep down in the trouble this way, Angola bound

Recalling advice from the speaker's mother about avoiding harmful habits and acknowledging the speaker's inability to follow that advice.

Got hooked to the habit, had to carry on, Angola bound

Describing the legal consequences of the speaker's actions and the judgment leading to imprisonment.

Judge said, junkie boy you're penitentiary bound, Angola bound

Reiteration of the impending journey to Angola, emphasizing the speaker's bound and restricted state.

Angola bound, now, Angola bound

Angola bound, now, Angola bound