Beale Street Blues
Exploring the Soulful Narrative of Beale Street Blues
Lyrics
I've seen the lights of gay Broadway,
Expresses familiarity with the vibrant lights of Broadway associated with entertainment and excitement.
Old Market Street down by the Frisco Bay,
References Old Market Street near the Frisco Bay, suggesting a diverse and dynamic urban environment.
I've strolled the Prado, I've gambled on the Bourse;
Shares experiences of strolling the Prado and gambling on the Bourse, highlighting a well-traveled life.
The seven wonders of the world I've seen,
Boasts about witnessing the seven wonders of the world, indicating a rich and worldly perspective.
And many are the places I have been,
Emphasizes the multitude of places visited, portraying a life filled with diverse experiences.
Take my advice, folks, and see Beale Street first!
Offers advice to prioritize experiencing Beale Street, hinting at its significance or uniqueness.
You'll see pretty browns in beautiful gowns,
Describes the visual appeal of Beale Street, mentioning people in elegant gowns and various attires.
You'll see tailor-mades and hand-me-downs,
Depicts the diversity of the population on Beale Street, ranging from those in tailor-mades to hand-me-downs.
You'll meet honest men, and pick-pockets skilled,
Suggests a mix of honest individuals and skilled pick-pockets, highlighting the street's dual nature.
You'll find that business never ceases 'til somebody gets killed!
Implies that business on Beale Street is relentless and may lead to violent consequences.
If Beale Street could talk, if Beale Street could talk,
If Beale Street could talk, it might reveal secrets about married men, indicating potential infidelity.
Married men would have to take their beds and walk,
Suggests that if Beale Street could talk, married men would have to leave, possibly due to exposed indiscretions.
Except one or two who never drink booze,
Mentions exceptions—individuals who don't drink alcohol, possibly highlighting their virtue.
And the blind man on the corner singing "Beale Street Blues!"
Introduces a blind man singing "Beale Street Blues," adding a musical and poignant element to the street's character.
I'd rather be there than any place I know,
Reiterates the preference for Beale Street, emphasizing the speaker's attachment to this specific location.
I'd rather be there than any place I know,
Repeated expression of the preference for Beale Street, underscoring its significance.
It's gonna take a sergeant for to make me go!
Suggests a reluctance to leave Beale Street, stating that it would take a sergeant to force the speaker to go.
I'm goin' to the river, maybe by and by,
Announces the intention to go to the river, possibly for reflection or solace.
Yes, I'm goin' to the river, maybe by and by,
Reiterates the plan to go to the river, hinting at a contemplative journey.
Because the river's wet, and Beale Street's done gone dry!
Explains the decision to visit the river due to Beale Street losing its vibrancy or vitality, symbolizing a change.
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