Trouble in Mind
Shades of Blue: Big Bill Broonzy's Resilience in 'Trouble in Mind'
Lyrics
Trouble in mind babe I'm blue
Trouble in mind babe, feeling sad and troubled
but I won't be blue always
Temporary sadness, won't be sad forever
Yes the sun gonna shine
Optimism about the future, anticipating better times
in my back door someday
Hope for a brighter future, using "sun" metaphorically
I'm goin' down down to the river
Heading to the river, seeking solace or contemplation
I'm gonna take my rockin' chair
Planning to relax in a rocking chair, finding comfort
Lord if the blues overtake me
Acknowledging the blues but determined to overcome
I'm gonna rock on away from here
Rocking away from troubles, a metaphorical escape
'Cause I'm trouble in mind you know that I'm blue
Reiteration of trouble in mind, persistent sadness
but I won't be blue always
Belief in a temporary nature of the blues
Yes the sun gonna shine
Reaffirmation of optimism about the future
in my back door someday
Hope for sunshine in life, a positive outlook
I'm gonna lay lay my head
Choosing a place to rest, perhaps symbolic of reflection
on some sad old railroad iron
Symbolic action of laying one's head, contemplation
I'm gonna let that 2:19
Referring to a specific train time, seeking peace of mind
pacify my mind
Using the train's rhythm to calm the troubled mind
I'm trouble in mind baby you know that I'm blue
Reiterating personal emotional struggles
but I won't be blue always
Remaining confident that the blues are temporary
Yes the sun gonna shine
Positive anticipation of a brighter future
in my back door someday
Hope for happiness coming through the back door
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