Midnight Special
Midnight Revelations: Unveiling Secrets in Lead Belly's Blues
Lyrics
Yonder comes Miss Rosie, how in the world do you know?
Identifying Miss Rosie by her attire.
Well, I know her by the apron and the dress she wore
Recognition based on her distinctive clothing.
Umbrella on her shoulder, piece of paper in her hand
Miss Rosie's identifiable accessories.
Well, I'm goin' and ask the governor, he turnin' loose my man
Seeking the governor's help to release someone.
Let the Midnight Special shine her light on me
Request for the Midnight Special's guiding light.
Now let the Midnight Special shine her ever-lovin' light on me
Emphasizing the plea for the Midnight Special's light.
When you gets up in the morning, when that big bell ring
Beginning of a daily routine and its monotony.
You go to marching to the table, where you meet the same damn thing
Repetitive and unchanging situation at mealtime.
Knife and fork are on the table, there's nothing in my pan
Lack of food despite table settings.
And if you said a thing about it, havin' trouble with the man
Consequences of complaining to authority.
Let the Midnight Special shine her light on me
Desire for the Midnight Special's intervention.
Oh, let the Midnight Special shine her ever-lovin' light on me
Reiteration of the plea for the Midnight Special's light.
Well I went to the nation and to Terry Jo
Traveling to different places while thinking of a loved one.
But I thought about the a I love, lived in Mexico
Thoughts about a loved one residing in Mexico.
Let the Midnight Special shine her light on me
Requesting the Midnight Special's guidance.
Now, let the Midnight Special shine her ever-lovin' light on me
Insistence on the need for the Midnight Special's light.
If you ever go to Houston, oh you better walk right
Advising on proper behavior in Houston.
And you better not squabblue and you better not fight
Warning against conflict in Houston.
Bashin' Bronco will arrest you, Eddie Boone will take you down
Specific individuals who might enforce the law.
You can bet your bottom dollar, penitentiary bound
Expectation of imprisonment if laws are violated.
Let the Midnight Special shine her light on me
Repetition of the plea for the Midnight Special's light.
Now, let the Midnight Special shine her ever-lovin' light on me
Reiteration of the need for the Midnight Special's light.
Well, jumpin' little Judy, she was a mighty fine girl
Praising Judy's qualities.
Well, Judy brought jumpin' to this whole round world
Crediting Judy for bringing joy to the world.
Well, she brought it in the mornin', just a while before day
Timing of the news brought by Judy.
She brought me the news, that my wife was dead
Distressing news delivered by Judy.
That started me to grievin', then hollerin' and a-cryin'
Emotional reaction to the news.
Then I was gettin' worried, 'bout it's been a long time
Concern and worry about the passing of time.
Let the Midnight Special shine her light on me
Desire for the Midnight Special's intervention.
Let the Midnight Special shine her ever-lovin' light on me
Reaffirmation of the plea for the Midnight Special's light.
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