Midnight Special
Midnight Special: Yearning for Freedom Amidst Hardship
Lyrics
Well, you wake up in the mornin', you hear the work bell ring
Starting the day with the sound of a work bell, indicating a work routine
And they march you to the table, you see the same old thing
Repetition of a monotonous routine with little change or improvement
Ain't no food upon the table, and no pork up in the pan
Scarcity of food, emphasizing a challenging and difficult life
But you better not complain, boy, you get in trouble with the man
Warning against complaining, as it could lead to trouble with authority
Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
Expressing a desire for a positive change or intervention, symbolized by the Midnight Special
Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
-Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
-Let the Midnight Special shine a ever lovin' light on me
-Yonder come miss Rosie, how in the world did you know?
Introducing Miss Rosie, seeking help from the governor to free her man from imprisonment
By the way she wears her apron, and the clothes she wore
-Umbrella on her shoulder, piece of paper in her hand
-She come to see the governor, she want to free her man
-Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
Reiterating the hope for the Midnight Special to bring light and freedom
Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
-Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
-Let the Midnight Special shine a ever lovin' light on me
-If you're ever in Houston, well, you better do the right
Cautionary advice about avoiding trouble in Houston to prevent imprisonment
You better not gamble, there, you better not fight, at all
-Or the sheriff will grab ya and the boys will bring you down
-The next thing you know, boy, oh, you're prison bound
-Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
Reaffirming the plea for the Midnight Special's light to guide and protect
Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
-Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
-Let the Midnight Special shine a ever lovin' light on me
-Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
Continuing the plea for the Midnight Special's light to bring everlasting illumination
Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
-Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me
-Let the Midnight Special shine a ever lovin' light on me
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