Tell Me A Story
Magic Hands of the Blues: Unveiling Stories Without Words
Lyrics
Let me tell you bout the blues man
Introducing a blues man and setting the theme.
From way down south
Describing the blues man's origin in the southern region.
He could make the ladies scream
Highlighting the blues man's ability to captivate women without speaking.
Without a word coming from his mouth
Emphasizing the blues man's non-verbal charm.
He traveled all across the land
Detailing the blues man's extensive travels with his guitar.
With an old guitar
Portraying the blues man carrying an old guitar.
And his magic hands
Noting the magical quality of the blues man's hands in playing music.
At a show one night
Setting the scene at a performance.
Walked in a bunch of fat cats
Introducing a group of wealthy individuals attending the show.
Looking for the good time that only happens
Expressing the desire for a good time beyond societal boundaries.
across the tracks
Referring to a location "across the tracks" as a symbol of a different lifestyle.
They yelled, hey blues man, you all the way live,
Complimenting the blues man's lively performance.
you can jook real good, but can you jive
Challenging the blues man's ability to connect with the audience.
The blues man sat down on his stool
Depicting the blues man taking a seat and preparing to respond.
Pulled a fresh tooth pick and this was his reply
Describing the blues man's confident response using a toothpick.
The whole damn club was speechless over what they heard
Revealing the impact of the blues man's words on the audience.
The blues man set the record straight without saying a word.
Stating that the blues man clarified the situation without verbalizing it.
The story spread throughout the land
Indicating the widespread recognition of the blues man's story.
Dont' underestimate the ocean depths
Advising not to underestimate the profound experiences of the blues man.
Of the blues man.
Concluding with a reference to the depth of the blues man's experiences.
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