Write Me a Few Lines
River of Solace: Mississippi Fred McDowell's Echoes of Longing
Lyrics
Lord, when you get home, baby
Expresses a plea or desire for communication when the person returns home.
Please write me a few of yo' lines
Asks for a written message, suggesting a need for connection or reassurance.
Lord, when you get home, baby
Reiterates the request for a few lines upon the person's return.
Sit down and write me a few of yo' lines
Emphasizes the importance of receiving the requested lines.
Lord, that-a be consolation
Refers to the anticipated lines as a source of comfort or solace.
Oh Lord, mama to my worryin' mind
Expresses the potential relief the lines could bring to the speaker's worried mind.
Lord, I left my baby
Acknowledges the act of leaving someone behind, possibly causing emotional distress.
Standin' in her back door, cryin'
Describes the emotional scene of leaving a crying person at their back door.
Lord, I left my baby
Repeats the acknowledgment of leaving the speaker's baby in distress.
Standin', Lord, in her back door, cryin'
Reiterates the emotional scene of leaving someone crying at their back door.
Lord, I never felt so sorry, Lo'd
Expresses deep sorrow, emphasizing the regret or sadness felt by the speaker.
Honey, till she said goodbye
Highlights the intense emotions experienced by the speaker upon hearing the goodbye.
Lord, I'm goin' down to the river
Announces the speaker's intention to go to the river, possibly seeking solace or reflection.
I'm 'on sit down on the ground
States the intention to sit down on the ground by the river, implying a contemplative or reflective act.
You know I'm goin' down to the river, baby
Reaffirms the decision to go to the river, emphasizing the significance of this action.
I'm 'on sit down on the ground
Repeats the intention to sit down on the ground by the river, suggesting a need for grounding or reflection.
I'm 'onna let the waves of water
Expresses the intention to let the river's waves wash away the speaker's troubles.
Lord, be to wash my trouble down
Associates the river with cleansing and healing, symbolizing a desire to find peace and resolution.
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