Leland Mississippi Blues
Leland Mississippi Blues: Journey from Texas to the Delta
Lyrics
(Don't mess up slut and I won't either 1-2-3-4)
Expressing a straightforward expectation for a harmonious interaction, urging mutual respect.
Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh huh, oh yeah
Repeating affirmations and excitement, possibly emphasizing the forthcoming narrative.
I've been in Texas, I've been on the run
Describing past experiences in Texas and a period of being on the run.
I've been in Texas, I've been on the run
Reiterating the theme of being in Texas and on the run, suggesting a recurring or prolonged situation.
I'm going to Leland, Mississippi, mama
Announcing the intention to travel to Leland, Mississippi, the speaker's place of origin.
You all know that's where I come from
Asserting the familiarity of the audience with the speaker's hometown of Leland, Mississippi.
Right down on the Delta, man
Highlighting the geographical location, possibly emphasizing the influence of the Mississippi Delta on the speaker.
Well, I'm alone, baby, I'm free free from my home
Expressing a sense of freedom and aloneness, detached from the speaker's home.
Well, I'm alone, I'm free from my home
Reaffirming the speaker's sense of freedom, possibly due to being away from home.
You know I was sittin' right down people
Recalling a specific moment of sitting down, likely on the speaker's father's cotton farm.
On my daddy's cotton farm
Providing context about the speaker's background and location during the mentioned time.
Come hear, baby, let your long hair down
Inviting someone to let their hair down, suggesting a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
Ah, come here, woman, let your hair down
Repeating the invitation to let one's hair down, possibly signaling a desire for intimacy.
I want you to love me with a feeling
Expressing a wish for emotional connection, asking for love with genuine feeling.
'Cause I'm Mississippi bound
Indicating a connection to Mississippi and a sense of being bound or destined for the state.
The best woman, the best waist in town
Complimenting a woman's physical attributes, specifically praising her waist as the best in town.
The best woman, the best waist in town
Reiterating the compliment about a woman's waist, possibly emphasizing its significance.
Oh yeah
Expressing approval or agreement, reinforcing the positive sentiment in the previous lines.
You'll never keep me woman
Declaring an independent and adventurous mindset, suggesting resistance to being controlled or confined.
'Cause I have a travellin' mind
Stating the speaker's inclination towards travel, emphasizing a wandering or exploratory nature.
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