Stomp Down Rider
Reckless Love Unveiled: Stomp Down Rider's Blues Tale
Lyrics
When I first met you mama you was so nice and kind
Speaker recalls a time when the mama figure was kind and pleasant.
You done got reckless and changed your mind
The mama's behavior has shifted negatively, becoming reckless and fickle.
But you're the stomp down rider
Repetition emphasizing the mama's identity as a reckless individual but also a 'stomp down rider.'
Now you're the stomp down rider
-You're the stomp down rider
-But you're much too drunk for me
Expresses the speaker's discomfort with the mama's drunkenness.
When I was down south baby I was with my broad
Contrasts a past experience in a different location where the speaker was with someone else.
I'm here in atlanta treated like your dog
The speaker feels mistreated in Atlanta, likened to being treated poorly like a dog.
Now you're the...
Reiteration of the idea that the mama is reckless and mistreating the speaker.
Now if you don't want me baby don't you dog me around
-Now honey chill I can leave your town
-Now you're the...
-Now if you don't want me baby give me your right hand
If the mama doesn't want the speaker, they request a clean break.
I'll go back to my woman, you go back to your man
Suggests parting ways amicably, each returning to their respective partners.
Now you're the...
Repeated emphasis on the speaker's efforts to please the mama despite her behavior.
I even give you my money, baby?
-I done everything that you require
-But you're the...
-Whip it a little bit boy
Possibly an interjection or command for someone to perform.
Even hold your head when you're feeling bad
Speaker expresses willingness to care for and entertain the mama despite her actions.
I'll even sing and dance for you when you're sad
-But you're the...
-You done come in this morning won't tell me where you been
The mama is secretive about her whereabouts, suggesting infidelity.
You got straight lovin' goin' back again
Implies the mama is unfaithful but returns for emotional comfort.
But you're the...
Continued frustration and disillusionment with the relationship despite efforts.
I'm walking round baby with my head hung low
-Look here mama I ain't gonna do right no more
-But you're the...
-Play it out
Possibly an instruction or encouragement to continue playing music.
I want take me a trip up on the mountain top
Desire to take a break and return to show the mama something special after a trip.
Come back and show you how to eagle rock
-But you're the...
-I liked it 'cause it's good
Unclear context, possibly referencing liking something or someone despite similarities.
Play it like it 'cause it's the same thing
-When I first met you mama you was so nice and kind
Repetition of the mama's change from kindness to recklessness, highlighting her identity as a 'stomp down rider.'
You done got reckless and changed your mind
-But you're the...
-Stand by if you wanna hear it again
Instruction to stand by for a repeat performance of the song.
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