Sometimes I Wonder
Musings on Aging: Bobby Rush's Soulful Reflections
Lyrics
Sometimes I wonder
Sometimes the singer reflects on various aspects of life.
What gon happen to me when I get too old?
Concern about the future and uncertainties that come with aging.
Sometimes I wonder
Continuation of contemplation on the future.
What gon happen to me when I get too old?
Reiteration of concerns about aging and its consequences.
Would you take me in?
Asking whether others would support or abandon the singer in old age.
Or would you just throw me outdoor?
Pondering if support will be provided or if the singer will be neglected.
Sometimes I wonder
Questioning the reasons behind mistreatment received from others.
Why do you treat me like you do?
Expressing confusion and hurt about the way the singer is treated.
Sometime I wonder
Reiteration of puzzlement and distress regarding mistreatment.
Why you treat me like you do
Continued reflection on the unfair treatment received.
The way you treat me
Acknowledging that mistreatment received is inexcusable.
Lord it don't excuse
Emphasizing that the mistreatment is not justified or acceptable.
Oh sometimes I wonder
Wondering about the perception of the singer by the world.
What do the world think of me?
Continuation of curiosity about how the world views the singer.
Oh sometime I wonder
Repeating the contemplation on public perception.
What do the world think of me?
Continued reflection on how the world perceives the singer.
Do you think I'm dirty or would you do me like a dog do a tree
Pondering whether others see the singer negatively or disrespectfully.
Sometime I feel like
Expressing a desire to retreat and find solace in a rocking chair.
Getting in my rocking chair
Feeling the need to escape and seek comfort in a rocking chair.
Sometime I feel so bad (lord have mercy)
Expressing emotional distress and a plea for mercy.
Feel like getting in my old rocking chair
Desire to retreat and find solace in an old rocking chair.
And rocking myself all the way from here
Imagining rocking oneself to distance from current troubles.
I wonder sometimes
Continued reflection on the uncertainties of aging.
What's gon' happen when I get too old?
Pondering whether others would offer support in old age.
Would you take me in your house?
Questioning if the singer would be welcomed into someone's home.
Would you throw me outdoor?
Contemplating the possibility of being rejected or neglected.
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