Shake Sugaree
Heaven-bound Secrets and Pawned Dreams: Shake Sugaree Revealed
Lyrics
Got a little secret
Expressing possession of a confidential matter
I ain't gonna tell
Commitment to keeping the secret undisclosed
I'm going to heaven
Aspiration to reach heaven
In a ground pea shell
Symbolic imagery of a small, makeshift conveyance for the journey
Oh lordie me
Expression of surprise or distress
Didn't I shake sugaree
Reflection on past experiences, possibly hardships
Everything I got is down in pawn
Indication of financial struggles, having valuable items in pawn
Pawned my watch
Specifically mentioning pawning a watch
Pawned my chain
Pawned a valuable chain
Pawned everything that was in my name
Pawned all possessions registered under one's name
Oh lordie me
Reiteration of surprise or distress
Didn't I shake sugaree
Reflection on past experiences, possibly overcoming challenges
I'm going sailing
Expressing a desire for a journey, possibly seeking a better life
In a wooden shoe
Imagery of an unconventional vessel for the journey
Looking for a star
Seeking guidance or solace from celestial bodies
I can tell my troubles do
Hoping to find a sign to alleviate troubles
Oh lordie me
Expression of surprise or distress
Didn't I shake sugaree
Reflection on past experiences, possibly finding solace or resolution
I pawned my horse
Monetary desperation, pawning a horse
Pawned my plow
Monetary desperation, pawning a plow
Pawned everything
Generalized statement of pawning all possessions
Even my old milk cow
Highlighting extreme measures, even pawning a cherished milk cow
Got a little secret
Reiteration of possession of a confidential matter
I ain't gonna tell
Recommitment to keeping the secret undisclosed
I'm going to heaven
Reiteration of the aspiration to reach heaven
In a ground pea shell
Reiteration of the symbolic journey towards salvation
Oh lordie me
Expression of surprise or distress
Didn't I shake sugaree
Reflection on past experiences, possibly triumphs or lessons learned
Everything I got is down in pawn
Reiteration of financial struggles, emphasizing pawning possessions
Everything I got is down in pawn
Reiteration of the dire financial situation, underscoring the extent of pawning
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