See See Rider
Love's Departure Blues: See See Rider Unveiled
Lyrics
Oh, see, see see rider
Expressing an observation of a person known as "rider"
Girl, see, what you've done
Addressing the girl, acknowledging her actions
Oh, oh, oh, see see rider
Reiterating the observation of the "rider" with emphasis
See, what you've done now
Reiterating the acknowledgment of the girl's actions
You've gone away and left me
Expressing feeling abandoned by the girl
No, no, no, and now the blues have come
Feeling sorrowful and experiencing the blues due to the girl's departure
Oh, yes, they do
Affirming the arrival of the blues
Oh, well, I'm goin', goin' away, baby
Announcing the departure and absence from the girl until autumn
And I won't be back 'til fall
Reaffirming the intention to be away until fall
Oh, yes, I'm goin', goin' away, baby
Reiterating the departure plans
And I won't be back 'til fall
Confirming the absence until autumn
If I get me a good lookin' woman
Expressing that finding a new woman might prolong or prevent the return
No, no, no, I won't be back at all, alright, baby
Emphasizing the intention to not return if a new woman is found
See see rider, I love you, yes, I do
Declaring love for the "rider"
And there isn't one thing darlin'
Expressing willingness to do anything for the "rider"
I would not do for you
Reiterating the depth of affection and willingness to do anything for the "rider"
You know, I love you, see, see
Reiterating love for the "rider"
I want you ride by my side
Expressing a desire for the "rider" to be by their side
See see rider, ough, keep me satisfied
Asking the "rider" to keep them content
See see rider, see see rider, see see rider
Repetition emphasizing the continuous nature of the "rider"
See see rider, see see rider
-They keep on ridin', see rider, keep on ridin', man
-Here I come, look out, baby
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Here I come, beat it, don't leave it
-Don't move it now, look out
-Here I come, come on, baby
Encouragement for the "rider" to join
It's alright, she's so fine, she's all mine
Expressing satisfaction with the "rider"
Jenny, take a ride now, hey
Inviting someone named Jenny to join for a ride
Oh, well, I'm goin', goin' away, baby
Reiteration of departure and absence, indicating the possibility of not returning if a new partner is found
And I won't be back 'til fall
-Oh, yes, I'm goin', goin' away, baby
-And I won't be back 'til fall
-If I find me a good lookin' woman
-Oh, Lord, I won't be back at all
-It's a true
-Listen, I'm goin', alright
-Somebody told me about Joe Jackson, and I know, yo
Mentioning Joe Jackson (context unclear)
Ough!
Exclamation indicating strong emotion or a sharp sound
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