Jailer Bring Me Water
Thirsty Hymns: A Plea for Redemption in Bobby Darin's 'Jailer Bring Me Water'
Lyrics
Jailer, bring me water
The singer repeatedly requests the jailer to bring water because their throat is dry. This could symbolize a need for relief or assistance in a difficult situation.
Jailer, bring me water
-Jailer, bring me water
-My throat is kinda dry
-Well, I never had me no money
The singer emphasizes their lack of money, suggesting a financial struggle. They disassociate themselves from being a person driven by wealth.
Never had me no money
-Never had me no money
-I ain't that kinda guy
-So, jailer, bring me water
The singer repeatedly requests the jailer to bring water because their throat is dry. This could symbolize a need for relief or assistance in a difficult situation.
Jailer, bring me water
-Jailer, bring me water
-My throat is kinda dry
-I'm gonna work 'til the good Lord calls me
The singer expresses a commitment to work diligently until the end, anticipating a divine calling. The phrase "by and by" indicates a future time or a heavenly reward.
Be workin' 'til the good Lord calls me
-I'm gonna work until the good Lord calls me
-It'll be in the by and by
-So, jailer, bring me water
The singer repeatedly requests the jailer to bring water because their throat is dry. This could symbolize a need for relief or assistance in a difficult situation.
Jailer, bring me water
-Jailer, bring me water
-My throat is kinda dry
-Now, jailer, should ya see my baby
The singer asks the jailer to convey a farewell message to their baby, indicating a separation or departure.
Oh, jailer, if ya see my baby
-Jailer, if you see my baby
-Just tell her I said, "Goodbye"
-Everybody singin'
A general statement, possibly reflecting a collective sentiment among those present, urging the jailer to bring water.
Jailer, bring me water
The singer repeatedly requests the jailer to bring water because their throat is dry. This could symbolize a need for relief or assistance in a difficult situation.
Come on jailer, bring me
-Jailer, bring me water
-Come on jailer, bring me
-Jailer, bring me water
-Come on jailer, bring me
-My throat is kinda dry
-Ah, jailer, won't ya bring me some
-Bring me water
-Jailer, won't ya bring me some
-Bring me water
-Jailer, won't ya bring me water
-My throat is kinda dry
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