Love Without Money
Love Without Wealth: Embracing Melancholy in Joe Williams' Song
Lyrics
Ain't got the change of a nickel
Expressing a lack of a nickel or small change.
Ain't got no bounce in my shoes
Describing a lack of energy or enthusiasm in one's step.
Ain't go no fancy to tickle
Not having anything exciting or appealing.
I ain't got nothing but the blues
Conveying a state of having nothing but feelings of sadness.
Ain't got no coffee that's perking
No access to coffee that brings comfort or stimulation.
Ain't got no winnings to lose
No winnings to lose, possibly referring to a lack of success or prosperity.
Ain't got a dream that is working
Expressing the absence of a working dream or aspiration.
I ain't got nothing but the blues
Reiterating the overarching theme of having nothing but the blues.
When trumpets flare up
Reference to trumpets playing, possibly symbolizing moments of excitement or celebration.
I keep my hair up
Maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges.
I just can't make it come down
Expressing difficulty in overcoming challenges or obstacles.
Believe me, peppie
Addressing someone affectionately, possibly a term of endearment.
I can't get happy
Struggling to find happiness or joy.
Since my ever loving baby left town
Attributing the sadness to the departure of a beloved person.
Ain't got no rest in my slumbers
Experiencing a lack of peace or relaxation during sleep.
Ain't got no feelings to bruise
Not having emotions that can be hurt or affected.
Ain't got no telephone numbers
Emphasizing a lack of social connections or relationships.
I ain't got nothing but the blues
Reiterating the central theme of having nothing but the blues.
Ain't got the change of a nickel
Repeating the sentiment of not having a nickel or small change.
Ain't got no bounce in my shoes
Reiterating a lack of energy or enthusiasm in one's step.
Ain't go no fancy to tickle
Repeating the absence of anything exciting or appealing.
I ain't got nothing but the blues
Reiterating the overarching theme of having nothing but the blues.
Ain't got no coffee that's perking
Reiterating the absence of comforting or stimulating coffee.
Ain't got no winnings to lose
Reiterating the lack of winnings to lose, possibly indicating a lack of success.
Ain't got a dream that is working
Reiterating the absence of a working dream or aspiration.
I ain't got nothing but the blues
Emphasizing the central theme of having nothing but the blues.
I ain't got nothing but the blues
Reaffirming the overall feeling of having nothing but the blues.
When trumpets flare up
Repeating the mention of trumpets, possibly symbolizing moments of excitement.
I keep my hair up
Maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges.
I just can't make it come down
Expressing difficulty in overcoming challenges or obstacles.
Believe me, peppie
Using a term of endearment to address someone.
I can't get happy
Struggling to find happiness or joy.
Since my ever loving baby left town
Attributing the sadness to the departure of a beloved person.
Ain't got no rest in my slumbers
Reiterating the lack of rest or peace during sleep.
Ain't got no feelings to bruise
Reiterating the absence of emotions that can be hurt or affected.
Ain't got no telephone numbers
Emphasizing the lack of social connections or relationships.
I ain't got nothing, nothing, nothing but the blues
Stressing the overarching theme of having nothing but the blues.
Ain't got no east, no west, no good, no best
Listing various directions (east, west) and qualities (good, best) that are not present.
Ain't got no man to choose
Expressing a lack of choices in selecting a man or partner.
I ain't got nothing
Reiterating the overall sentiment of having nothing.
Ain't got nothing but the blues
Emphasizing the central theme of having nothing but the blues.
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