Pony Blues
Saddle My Pony: A Blues Journey in Search of Love
Lyrics
Baby, saddle my pony, saddle up my black mare
Expressing a desire for the speaker's pony to be saddled, indicating a readiness to embark on a journey.
Baby, saddle my pony, saddle up my black mare
Reiteration of the desire to saddle the pony, emphasizing the urgency or anticipation of the journey.
I'm gonna find a rider, baby, in the world somewhere
Expressing the intent to find a rider, suggesting a quest or search for a companion in the world.
"Hello central, the matter with your line?"
Asking about a communication issue with the central office, possibly metaphorical, seeking connection or resolution.
"Hello central, matter, Lord, with your line?"
Repeating the inquiry about the central office, emphasizing concern about the communication problem.
"Come a storm last night an' tore the wire down"
Explaining that a storm damaged the communication wire, providing context for the communication issue mentioned earlier.
Got a brand new Shetland, man, already trained
Boasting about owning a well-trained Shetland pony, possibly symbolizing pride or accomplishment.
Brand new Shetland, baby, already trained
Reiterating the ownership of the Shetland pony and encouraging someone to get ready for a ride.
Just get in the saddle, tighten up on your reins
Instructing someone to get in the saddle and prepare for the journey by tightening the reins.
And a brownskin woman like somethin' fit to eat
Describing a brownskin woman in a positive manner, comparing her to something delightful to eat.
Brownskin woman like somethin' fit to eat
Reiterating the positive description of a brownskin woman, emphasizing her appeal.
But a jet black woman, don't put your hands on me
Cautioning against touching a jet black woman, possibly suggesting a different attitude or relationship dynamic.
Took my baby, to meet the mornin' train
Narrating taking a baby to meet a morning train, setting the scene for an emotional event.
Took baby, meet that mornin' train
Repeating the act of taking the baby to meet the morning train, highlighting its significance.
An' the blues come down, baby, like showers of rain
Expressing that blues or sadness descends like showers of rain after the mentioned event.
I got somethin' to tell you when I gets a chance
Teasing about having something important to share when the opportunity arises, creating anticipation.
Somethin' to tell you when I get a chance
Reiterating the intention to share something important when the chance presents itself.
I don't wanna marry, just wanna be your man
Clarifying a preference for a relationship without marriage, expressing a desire to be someone's man.
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