Lyrics
Me and a friend name a Street life Brown
Introducing the narrator and a friend named Street life Brown.
We got a bottle of red and we walked uptown
They have a bottle of red wine and are walking uptown.
One hand on a jug and one on time
One hand holding a jug, possibly indicating drinking, and the other aware of time.
And he bet me a dollar against this next line
A bet of a dollar against the next line.
He said, don't let the sunshine fool you
A warning not to be misled by appearances, specifically the sunshine.
And don't let the bluebirds tool ya
Advising not to be deceived by positive or pleasant things.
And don't let the women do ya
Cautioning about potential deception by women.
Put your hand in mine?
Invitation to solidarity or partnership.
Well, advice is fine if you've got a mind
Recognizing the value of advice if one is open-minded.
To listen to the end that's got the time
Encouragement to listen to someone experienced.
But the muse'll get ya if you don't look out
Warning about being influenced by inspiration or creativity.
'Cause she's equipped to know what it's all about
Indicating that creativity knows the truth.
She said, don't let the sunshine fool you
Reiterating the warning about being deceived by sunshine.
And don't let the bluebirds tool ya
Repeating advice against being misled by positive or pleasant things.
And don't let the women do ya
Reemphasizing caution about potential deception by women.
Put your hand in mine?
Repeating the invitation to solidarity or partnership.
Fanon Street on an afternoon
Referencing a street name and an afternoon setting.
Such an easy way to get it to
Describing an easy way to achieve something.
But the hard soap salesman said no dice
Encountering resistance or refusal, even with a polite request.
When I asked politely for a better price
Asking for a better deal or price.
He said, don't let the sunshine fool you
Repeating the caution against being misled by sunshine.
And don't let the bluebirds tool ya
Reiterating advice against being deceived by positive or pleasant things.
And don't let the women do ya
Reemphasizing caution about potential deception by women.
Put your hand in mine?
Repeating the invitation to solidarity or partnership.
So here's a song for you, child of mine
Dedicating a song to a child, hoping they navigate difficulties successfully.
And I hope you make it through this time
Wishing for the child's successful passage through tough times.
Get yourself a piece of that rainbow pie
Encouraging the acquisition of success or happiness symbolized by a rainbow pie.
Ain't no reason in the world you can't get by, boy
Belief that there's no reason one cannot succeed.
Don't let the sunshine fool you
Reiterating the warning not to be misled by sunshine.
And don't let the bluebirds tool ya
Repeating advice against being deceived by positive or pleasant things.
And don't let the women do ya
Reemphasizing caution about potential deception by women.
Put your hand in mine
Repeating the invitation to solidarity or partnership.
Don't let the sunshine fool you
Reiterating the warning not to be misled by sunshine.
And don't let the bluebirds tool ya
Repeating advice against being deceived by positive or pleasant things.
And don't let the women do ya
Reemphasizing caution about potential deception by women.
Put your hand in mine
Repeating the invitation to solidarity or partnership.
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