Thousand Woman Blues
Thousand Woman Blues: Love's Journey Through a Thousand Hearts
Lyrics
I ain't never loved but a thousand women in my life
I have experienced love with a thousand women throughout my life.
Oh Lord, but a thousand women's in my life
Emphasizes the vast number of women the speaker has loved.
Now, the love I have for you, woman, God knows it sure is strong
The speaker expresses strong love for a specific woman.
Oh Lord, I say, God knows it sure is strong
Reiterates the intensity of the speaker's love for the mentioned woman.
Then if you love me now, woman, then you won't do nothin' wrong
If the woman reciprocates the speaker's love, she won't do anything wrong.
Hey Lord, and you won't do nothin' wrong
Reaffirms the idea that the woman's love should be faithful and without wrongdoing.
Now my woman, please don't worry, baby, while I'm outta your town
Assures his woman not to worry while he's away from town.
Hey Lord, I say, while I'm outta your town
Repeats the message of reassurance during the speaker's absence.
Now the love I have for you, mama, God knows it can't be turned around
The love the speaker has for the woman is unchangeable and steadfast.
Hey, hey Lord, and it can't be turned around
Emphasizes the immutability of the speaker's love for the woman.
Now, my little women, I said she's sweet as she can be
Describes another woman as sweet and endearing.
Hey Lord, yes she's just as sweet as she can be
Reiterates the sweetness of the mentioned woman.
An' every time I kiss her, then the cold chill run all over me
Expresses the physical and emotional impact of kissing the woman, causing a chill.
Hey Lord, the the cold chill run all over me
Reaffirms the chilling effect of kissing the woman, highlighting its intensity.
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