Jimmie's Mean Mama Blues
Jimmie's Journey: Escaping the Blues with a Wandering Heart
Lyrics
For weary weeks I waited
Expressing patience after waiting for a long time
And hoping for the best
Remaining optimistic, anticipating positive outcomes
But blues will make me ramble
Feeling the influence of sadness causing restlessness
And the rails are leading west
Planning to travel westward using the railway
I'm feeling oh, so lonesome
Experiencing intense loneliness
Pleasure I can't find
Unable to find joy or satisfaction
I'm leaving you mean mama
Deciding to leave a troublesome or mean partner (mother) to alleviate worries
Just to worry you off of my mind
Leaving intentionally to remove thoughts of the problematic figure
That old kindly whistle
Referring to the train whistle in a nostalgic or familiar manner
Just fall in line and smile
Suggesting a forced or insincere smile in a difficult situation
Mean, my mama haunts me
Feeling haunted or troubled by the mother's meanness
And I crave the peace of mind
Desiring peace of mind amidst distress caused by the mother
I don't know where I'm going
Expressing confusion or uncertainty about the destination
I'm feeling kind of square
Feeling out of place or uncomfortable
I've been from several places
Having traveled to various locations
And I'm going to be from here
Planning to leave the current place as well
Seems there's something missing
Sensing an absence or void within oneself
There's feelings in my breath
Feeling emotions deeply
I crave to cover distance
Desiring to cover a great distance, seeking escape
So mean mama give me wreath
Requesting relief or respite from the troubling mother
I hear the rails a singing
Hearing the sound of the railway tracks in a melodious way
The sky is clear and blue
Describing a pleasant and clear sky
I'm going to leave you mama
Intending to leave the problematic figure (mother) when the train arrives
When the train comes rolling through
Waiting for the moment of departure
No money in my pocket
Being financially empty, lacking money
I'm roving around so flat
Wandering without a clear purpose
And soon I'll be strolling
Anticipating a casual walk along the railroad track
Down that railroad track
Planning to continue the journey
And when I'm miles away
Being physically distant while mentally thinking about the problematic figure
Riding all the while
Continuing the journey while reminiscing
I think of you mean mama
Remembering the mean mother but finding solace in the distance
I think of you and smile
Reflecting on the mother with a sense of amusement or resignation
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