Caldonia
Caldonia's Magnetic Allure: A Musical Tale of Love and Longing
Lyrics
Walkin' with my baby, she got great big feet
Expressing joy while walking with the speaker's baby, who has large feet.
She long, lean and lanky
Describing the physical attributes of the baby, emphasizing her tall and thin stature.
And ain't had nothing to eat
Indicating that the baby is hungry or impoverished.
But she's my baby
Affirming the speaker's love for the baby despite her hardships.
And I love her just the same
Reiterating the speaker's love for the baby regardless of her circumstances.
Crazy 'bout that woman 'cause Caldonia is her name
Expressing the speaker's infatuation with the woman named Caldonia.
Caldonia, Caldonia
Addressing Caldonia directly, repeating her name as part of the affectionate expression.
What make your big head so hard, ma?
Poetically questioning why Caldonia's head is metaphorically "hard," possibly referring to stubbornness.
I love you, I love you just the same
Reaffirming love for Caldonia despite any perceived difficulties.
I always love you, baby, 'cause Caldonia is your name
Declaring eternal love for the baby, using Caldonia's name as an endearing identifier.
You know my mama told me to leave Caldonia alone
Recalling advice from the speaker's mother, warning against involvement with Caldonia.
That's what she told me, no kiddin'
Emphasizing the seriousness of the mother's advice.
That's what she said
Repeating the mother's cautionary words against Caldonia.
She said, "Son, keep away from that woman, she ain't no good
Quoting the mother's specific concerns about Caldonia's character.
Don't bother with her"
Adding to the mother's advice, suggesting the speaker should avoid Caldonia.
But mama didn't know what Caldonia was putting down
Reflecting that the mother was unaware of Caldonia's allure or charm.
So I'm going down to Caldonia's house
Expressing the speaker's intention to visit Caldonia despite the mother's warnings.
And ask her just one more time
Planning to ask Caldonia about their relationship one more time.
Caldonia, Caldonia
Addressing Caldonia again, repeating the inquiry about her "hard" head.
What makes your big head so hard, ma?
Reiterating the poetic question about the nature of Caldonia's head.
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