St. Roch Blues
St. Roch Blues: Echoes of Despair and Resilience in a Troubled World
Lyrics
There must be somewhere in this whole world
Expresses a search or longing for a place in the world.
There must be somewhere in this whole world
Reiterates the desire to find a place in the world.
'Cause I keep on trying
Indicates persistent effort and determination.
I keep on trying
Emphasizes continuous attempts despite challenges.
I keep on trying
Repeats the theme of persistent effort and resilience.
I keep on trying
Reiterates the idea of ongoing perseverance.
Bullets are flying from a young man's hands
Describes a dangerous situation involving gunfire.
People are dying
Highlights the tragic consequences of the violence.
No one understands
Expresses a lack of understanding or comprehension by society.
And I keep on crying
Conveys deep emotional distress and sorrow.
I keep on crying
Reiterates the emotional pain and grief being experienced.
I keep on crying
Continues to emphasize the ongoing emotional struggle.
I keep on crying
Repeats the theme of persistent crying and emotional anguish.
Baby, please don't go
Addresses a plea for someone not to go to New Orleans.
Down to New Orleans
Specifically mentions New Orleans as a place of concern.
'Cause you don't know
Suggests the speaker has witnessed troubling things in New Orleans.
The things I've seen
Points to the speaker's unique experiences and perspective.
Those bullets are flying
Recalls the presence of danger with bullets flying.
Bullets are flying
Reiterates the ongoing threat of gunfire in the mentioned location.
Bullets are flying
Emphasizes the persistence of the dangerous situation.
Bullets are flying
Continues to highlight the ongoing danger with bullets flying.
Got the St. Roch blues
Introduces the concept of having the "St. Roch blues."
Down my soul
Suggests a deep emotional and spiritual struggle within the speaker's soul.
I've seen so many
Refers to the speaker witnessing the loss of many close friends.
Of my good friends go
Specifically mentions the departure or death of friends.
And it won't be long
Indicates a belief that the speaker's turn to face challenges is imminent.
It won't be long
Reiterates the notion that the speaker's turn to face challenges is approaching.
It won't be long
Emphasizes the inevitability of the speaker facing difficulties soon.
It won't be long
Repeats the idea of the speaker's upcoming confrontation with challenges.
'Til I go
Suggests an acceptance or resignation towards an impending fate or hardship.
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