Walking to New Orleans
Journey of Blues: Walkin' to Find Home in New Orleans
Lyrics
This time I'm walkin' to New Orleans
This time, I am journeying on foot to New Orleans.
I'm walkin' to New Orleans
I am walking to New Orleans.
I'm gonna need two pair of shoes
I anticipate needing two pairs of shoes for the journey.
When I get through walkin' these blues
After overcoming these blues, I will need two pairs of shoes.
When I get back to New Orleans
Once I return to New Orleans.
I've got my suitcase in my hand
I am holding my suitcase as I walk.
Now ain't that a shame?
Expressing disappointment or regret, possibly due to leaving.
I'm leavin' here today
I am departing from my current location today.
Yes, I'm goin' back home to stay
Confirming the intention to return home and stay there.
Yes, I'm walkin to New Orleans
A repetition emphasizing the act of walking to New Orleans.
You used to be my honey
Addressing someone who was previously affectionate or significant.
Till you spent all my money
Highlighting a negative change, possibly financial.
No use for you to cry
Advising against crying, implying resolution or indifference.
I'll see you by and by
Assuring a future meeting without specifying when.
'Cause I'm walkin' to New Orleans
Reiterating the journey to New Orleans while walking.
I've got no time for talkin'
Expressing a lack of time for conversation.
I've go to keep a-walkin'
Emphasizing the need to keep walking, suggesting determination.
New Orleans is my home
Affirming New Orleans as the home and reason for the journey.
That's the reason why I'm goin'
Explaining the motivation for walking to New Orleans.
Yes, I'm walkin' to New Orleans
Reiterating the intention and destination of walking.
I'm walkin' to New Orleans
A repetition emphasizing the act of walking to New Orleans.
I'm walkin' to New Orleans
Another repetition underscoring the journey to New Orleans.
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