Lyrics
Have you ever been down to New Orleans
Expressing inquiry about visiting New Orleans.
Lord, lord, them crazy queens
Referring to the eccentric and lively atmosphere of New Orleans.
Crying the blues is what they do down there
Describing the prevalent activity of expressing sadness through music in New Orleans.
Fortune teller, he knows your name
Introducing a fortune teller who claims knowledge of the listener's identity.
Fortune teller, he'll tell you your game
Continuing the theme of fortune-telling, predicting the listener's actions or fate.
Crying the blues, that's what they do down there
Reiterating the focus on blues music as a common expression in New Orleans.
Money dripping from a willow tree
Imagery of wealth abundantly flowing, possibly reflecting the allure of New Orleans.
He never want me
Indicating a personal connection issue with the fortune teller or a sense of rejection.
Lazy bones, I ain't got a dime
Self-identification as "lazy bones" and lacking financial resources.
Just biding my time
Waiting patiently for something without specific plans or actions.
If I find a way to choose
Pondering a decision with an uncertain outcome.
New Orleans, where they're crying the blues
Associating New Orleans with a place where blues music is prominently heard.
Drinking bourbon from a dixie cup
Depicting a scene of socializing and drinking in New Orleans with specific mention of bourbon.
Hanging out till the sun comes up
Enjoying social activities until the early morning hours.
Crying the blues is what they do down there
Reiterating the theme of expressing sadness through music in New Orleans.
French women, all I need
Expressing a preference for the company of French women in New Orleans.
Up and down old Bourbon Street
Describing the presence of blues music along Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Crying the blues is what they do down there
Reiterating the prevalent expression of blues in New Orleans.
If I find a way to choose
Revisiting the contemplation of a decision related to New Orleans.
New Orleans, where they're singing the blues
Affirming New Orleans as a place where blues music is sung.
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