I Ain't Got Nothing but the Blues
Jazzed in Melancholy: Chanda Rule's Soulful Odyssey of the Blues
Lyrics
Ain't got the change of a nickel
A person doesn't have the change equivalent to a nickel, indicating a lack of financial resources.
Ain't got no bounce in my shoes
There's no lively or energetic quality in the shoes, suggesting a lack of enthusiasm or joy.
Ain't go no fancy to tickle
No interest in anything sophisticated or extravagant to amuse or entertain.
I ain't got nothing but the blues
The person is expressing an overall sense of emptiness or sadness, having nothing but the blues.
Ain't got no coffee that's perking
There's no coffee brewing, a common symbol for energy or motivation, emphasizing a lack thereof.
Ain't got no winnings to lose
There are no winnings to lose, possibly indicating a lack of success or positive outcomes.
Ain't got a dream that is working
No dreams or aspirations seem to be coming true, emphasizing a sense of stagnation.
I ain't got nothing but the blues
Reiterating the sentiment that the person has nothing but the blues, emphasizing a pervasive sadness.
When trumpets flare up
When trumpets play loudly or triumphantly,
I keep my hair up
The person keeps their hair up, possibly indicating a sense of pride or defiance.
I just can't make it come down
Despite the triumphant music, the person can't bring their spirits down, suggesting a persistent sadness.
Believe me pappy
Addressing someone affectionately as "pappy," conveying a close relationship.
I can't get happy
The person expresses difficulty finding happiness, possibly related to the absence of a loved one.
Since my ever loving baby left town
Referring to the departure of a beloved, indicating a significant event that has led to emotional distress.
Ain't got no rest in my slumbers
No peace or tranquility in sleep, indicating a troubled state of mind during rest.
Ain't got no feelings to bruise
No emotional sensitivity or vulnerability, suggesting a numbness or desensitization.
Ain't got no telephone numbers
No connections or relationships, as symbolized by the absence of telephone numbers.
I ain't got nothing but the blues
Reiterating the central theme that the person has nothing but the blues, emphasizing a pervasive feeling of sadness.
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