Lemon and Lime
King of the Blues: A Musical Odyssey through Love and Loss
Lyrics
He was born in Mississippi 1924.
Introduction of the character, born in Mississippi in 1924.
He was born in Mississippi 1924.
Reiteration of the character's birthplace and year.
Left his home with no money.
Character left home without money.
He had to pay his dues,
Character faced challenges and obstacles that required effort and commitment.
but he knew the time was comin'
The character anticipated a future time when he would achieve greatness.
when he'd be king of the blues.
Reference to the character becoming the "king of the blues."
King of the blues!
Repetition emphasizing the character's aspiration to be the king of the blues.
Lost his heart to a woman, Lucy was her name.
Character fell in love with a woman named Lucy.
Lost his heart to a woman, Lucy was her name. Yes, it was.
Confirmation of Lucy as the woman the character loves.
When he hears her sing so sweetly,
The character is moved by Lucy's sweet singing.
he knows he just can't lose.
He recognizes that he can't lose when Lucy sings sweetly.
When he holds her in his arms he knows that
The character feels a special connection when holding Lucy.
he's the king of the blues.
Reiteration of the character feeling like the king of the blues when with Lucy.
He's a Hunter with a Crosscut Saw.
Character described as a "Hunter with a Crosscut Saw," possibly referencing his musical prowess.
Born Under A Bad Sign.
Reference to being "Born Under A Bad Sign," suggesting a challenging life.
Caught his baby messin' down the Laundromat.
Character caught his significant other being unfaithful at the Laundromat.
He Almost Lost his Mind.
Reference to emotional distress, "Almost Lost his Mind," likely due to the betrayal.
Yeah!
An exclamation, possibly expressing emphasis or agreement.
He was born in Mississippi 1924.
Reiteration of birthplace and year.
He was born in Indianola, Mississippi 1924. Yes, he was!
Specific mention of Indianola, Mississippi as the birthplace.
He doesn't need no jester to keep him amused.
The character doesn't need entertainment; he is content with Lucy.
He's got Lucy by his side,
Lucy is by his side, and the character is making positive news.
he's making headline news.
Confirmation of the character's success and fame with Lucy.
Doesn't need no palace,
The character doesn't require a grand residence.
like Freddie down in Dallas.
Comparison to someone named Freddie in Dallas who has a palace.
You can call him what you like,
Assertion that the character can be called anything, but he is the king of the blues.
I call him king of the blues.
The character is confident in his identity as the king of the blues.
That's right, mister Albert King of the blues.
A acknowledgment of Albert King as the king of the blues.
Yeah!
An enthusiastic expression, possibly in agreement or support.
King of the blues.
Repetition of being the "King of the blues."
Let me hear ya!
An invitation or request to hear the audience's response.
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