Alabama Woman Blues
Eric Clapton's Musical Journey: Reflecting on Love and Longing
Lyrics
Did you ever go down Mobile and K C line
Asking if the listener has traveled on the Mobile and K C (Kansas City) train line.
Did you ever go down
Reiteration of the question about traveling on the Mobile and K C line.
On the Mobile and K C line
Continuation of the inquiry regarding the Mobile and K C line.
Just wanna ask you
Expressing a desire to inquire about a specific girl.
Did you ever see that girl of mine
Asking if the listener has ever seen the mentioned girl.
I rode the Central
Stating that the singer rode the Central train line and worked on the L and N (Louisville and Nashville) train line.
And I hustled the L and N
Reiteration of riding the Central and hustling on the L and N lines.
I rode the Central
Stating that the singer rode the Central train line again and worked on the L and N line again.
And I hustled the L and N
Reiteration of riding the Central and hustling on the L and N lines again.
The Alabama women
Describing the appearance of Alabama women, comparing them to section men (railroad workers).
They look like section men
Reiteration of the description of Alabama women.
Don't cry baby
Comforting someone and assuring them that their father will return someday.
Your papa will be home some day
Reiteration of the comforting message.
Don't cry baby
Reassuring someone that their father will return someday.
Your papa will be home some day
Reiteration of the reassurance about the father's return.
I went away baby
Admitting to leaving but emphasizing that it was not a permanent departure.
But I did not go to stay
Stating that the departure was temporary.
Don't the clouds look lonesome
Observing and asking about the appearance of lonesome clouds over the deep blue sea.
Across the deep blue sea
Reiteration of the observation about lonesome clouds.
Don't the clouds look lonesome
Empty line, no specific meaning inferred.
Across the deep blue sea
Continuing to remark on the appearance of lonesome clouds over the deep blue sea.
Don't my gal look good
Expressing admiration for the appearance of the singer's partner when she's approaching.
When she's coming after me
Reiteration of the admiration for the partner's appearance.
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