Cold Winter Day
Unrequited Love's Struggles Revealed
Lyrics
I did everything baby
I have done everything for you, baby
That I could do
I have exhausted all my efforts
Fell on my knees
I humbled myself, fell on my knees
Mama get along with you
Mama, please get along with me
I give you my money baby
I gave you all my money, my last dime
My last dime
Even when I had nothing left
Soon as you got up mama
As soon as you rose, mama
You changed your mind
You changed your mind or attitude
I gave you my money mama
I provided for you financially, mama
Buy you shoes and clothes
Bought you shoes and clothes
Soon as you got bid change
But as soon as you gained status
You put me outdoors
You cast me out or abandoned me
I took you mama
I accepted you, mama
Your shoes were thin
Your situation was difficult
No man wanted you
No man desired you, no one offered shelter
No one took you in
When I supported you, mama
When I took you mama
Your feet were on the ground, grounded or stable
*Feet'll* on the ground
No man, baby, wanted you around
Ain't no man baby
Emphasizing that no one desired her presence
Wanted you around
Took care of your morning meal
Took your breakfast
Brought it to your bed, a gesture of care
Brought it to your bed
I took my comb, baby
Took my comb baby
Combed your hair, another act of care
Combed your head
Regardless, it makes no difference, mama
Make no difference mama
Whether you take my lock and key (symbolic of commitment)
Take your lock and key
Too many women desire a man like me
Too many women
Expressing that he is in demand among women
Want a man like me
Leaving, mama, it won't be long
Going away mama
I know you'll miss me when I'm gone
It won't be long
Emphasizing the impending departure
I know you'll miss me
You'll feel my absence in the days I'm away
The days I'm gone
Departing, I treated you well and kindly
I took you mama
Reiterating the past care and kindness
Treated you nice and kind
As soon as you became self-sufficient
Soon as you got on your feet
You ignored or neglected me
You wouldn't pay me no mind
You wouldn't pay me any attention
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