Peavine
Whispers of the Peavine: John Lee Hooker's Soulful Journey
Lyrics
Well, I thought I heard that pea vine when she blow
Perception of hearing a sound resembling the blowing of a pea vine.
Well, I thought I heard that pea vine when she blow
Reiteration of the perception of hearing the pea vine blowing.
You know it blow just like it ain't gonna blow no more
Expression that the sound resembles blowing and may not happen again.
I'm gonna catch my pony boys, saddle up my black mare, oh, yeah
Intention to gather companions and prepare to pursue a journey on a black mare.
I'm gonna catch my pony boys; gonna saddle up my black mare
Reiteration of preparing for the journey with pony boys and a black mare.
I'm gonna find my baby--she's in the world somewhere
Expresses the desire to find a loved one who is currently away in the world.
I ain't got no money, boys--I can't ride the train
Acknowledgment of financial constraints preventing train travel.
I ain't got no money, boys--I can't ride the train
Reiteration of financial limitations affecting the ability to ride the train.
But I thought I heard this mornin' that pea vine when she blow
Recollection of hearing the pea vine in the morning.
Carryin' my baby 'way, carryin' my baby 'way
Repetition emphasizing the act of carrying the baby away.
Carryin' my baby 'way, carryin' my baby 'way
Continued emphasis on the sorrowful act of carrying the baby away.
Carryin' my baby 'way
Repetition of the sorrowful act of carrying the baby away.
You know it blow just like
Continuation of the description of the pea vine's blowing.
Ain't gonna bring my baby back no more
Expression that the blowing of the pea vine won't bring the baby back.
I'm gonna catch my pony, boys
Intention to gather companions and prepare to leave.
Gonna saddle up my black mare
Reiteration of preparing for the journey with pony boys and a black mare.
I'm gonna leave you joggin'
Expression of the intention to leave, possibly leaving the current situation behind.
Joggin' on away from here
Repetition of the intention to leave and move away from the current place.
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