Little Queen of Spades
Gamblin' Hearts and Mojo Dreams: Little Queen's Tale
Lyrics
She is a little Queen of Spades
Describing a woman as the embodiment of the Queen of Spades, possibly hinting at her control or prowess in a gambling context.
And her men will not let her be
Her associates or the people around her do not allow her much freedom or independence.
Says, she's the little Queen of Spades
Reiteration of the woman's status as the Queen of Spades, emphasizing her position or authority.
And her men will not let her be
Reinforcing the notion that the people around her restrict her actions or decisions.
Ev'ry time she makes a spread
Whenever she engages in gambling activities, possibly suggesting she has a pattern of betting or taking risks.
Hoo, fair brown, cold chills run all over me
Expressing a feeling of discomfort or fear ("cold chills") when thinking about her, possibly due to her power or influence.
I'm gonna get me a gamblin' woman
Expressing a determination to find a woman who shares an interest in gambling, suggesting a desire for a compatible partner.
If it's the last thing that I do
Determined to find a woman who enjoys gambling, even if it's the last goal in his life.
Gonna get me a gamblin' woman
Repeated determination to seek a gambling-oriented woman, possibly highlighting the speaker's strong desire for such a companion.
If it's the last thing that I do
Repeated determination to find a woman who shares his interest in gambling, emphasizing its importance.
Man don't need a woman
Suggesting that a man doesn't necessarily require a woman in his life, but if he does, she should share his gambling interests.
Hoo, fair brown, that he got to give all of his money to
Expressing a sense of obligation or inevitability that a man involved with this woman would end up giving her all his money.
Everybody said, you got a mojo
People talk about her having a "mojo," possibly referring to her having a special power or charm.
'Coz baby you've been using that stuff
Suggesting that she's been utilizing this "mojo" to influence situations.
Everybody said, she got a mojo
Reiteration that she possesses a "mojo," implying a mysterious, influential quality.
Baby, you've been using that stuff
Suggesting that she's been utilizing this "mojo" for her benefit.
She got a way of trimmin' down
Indicating she has a way of reducing or diminishing something, possibly referring to her control over situations or people.
Hoo, fair brown, and I mean it's most too tough
Expressing the difficulty or toughness of dealing with her influence or actions.
Little girl, since I am the King
Referring to himself as the "King" and attributing the woman the status of a "Queen," possibly implying a power dynamic or relationship analogy.
Baby, and you is a Queen
Reiteration of the analogy, reinforcing their perceived roles within their relationship dynamic.
Little girl, since I am the King
Repetition of the analogy, emphasizing the perceived roles as "King" and "Queen."
Baby, and you is a Queen
Reinforcement of their respective roles as "King" and "Queen," possibly emphasizing their partnership.
Let's us put our heads together
Suggesting cooperation or collaboration between the "King" and "Queen" for mutual financial gain.
Hoo, fair brown, then we make our money green
Expressing a desire to turn their collaboration into profit, symbolized by turning "our money green."
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