Backwater Blues
Backwater Blues: A Soulful Journey Through Life's Unchosen Paths
Lyrics
Be kind to me
Expressing a plea for kindness or understanding.
Ain't got nobody, ain't got no one to look after me
Feeling lonely and without anyone to care for or support.
I didn't choose this life but it chose me
Reflecting on a life situation that was not chosen but accepted.
The more the tide rolls in, time rolls away from me
Feeling that time is slipping away with the rising tide.
On a river bank
Being by a river bank, possibly symbolizing the flow of life.
Ain't never taken anything that don't belong to me
Claiming to have never stolen anything.
But when she decides to return, she'll take everything she sees
Acknowledging the potential loss when someone returns.
A copperhead might strike you dead before you've seen anything
Warning about danger, comparing it to a striking copperhead.
Oh mama, seems like the water's been ten feet high
Describing a difficult time, possibly a metaphor for challenges.
And I just don't understand why it makes me cry
Expressing confusion and emotional pain.
If I can keep it together 'til the spring
Hoping to hold on until a more favorable time (spring).
When that damn river runs dry
Anticipating relief when a troublesome situation resolves.
I'll count my blessings, just like the stars
Planning to appreciate the positives in life.
That are in the sky
Comparing blessings to stars in the sky, suggesting abundance.
When it all comes down
Facing consequences and resolving to handle them.
I'll be here to clean up and claim my ground
Commitment to cleaning up and asserting one's space.
You wouldn't know mother nature's power if she never made a sound
Recognizing the power of nature, even if it's silent.
I can't be too proud, she's got me cryin' out loud
Acknowledging vulnerability and emotional distress.
Oh mama, seems like the water's been ten feet high
Reiteration of challenging times, possibly emphasizing their impact.
And I just don't understand why it makes me cry
Expressing continued confusion and emotional response.
If I can keep it together 'til the spring
Repeating the hope to endure until a more favorable time (spring).
When that damn river runs dry
Anticipating relief when the challenging situation subsides.
I'll count my blessings, just like the stars
Reiterating the plan to count blessings, emphasizing positivity.
That are in the sky
Continuing the metaphor of blessings being like stars in the sky.
I'll count my blessings, just like the stars
Repeating the intention to count blessings, emphasizing gratitude.
That are in the sky
Concluding with the metaphor of blessings as stars, emphasizing abundance.
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