Still a Fool
Midnight Blues: Unveiling the Depths of Longing and Regret
Lyrics
Well, now, there's two, there's two trains running
Refers to two trains running, suggesting divergent paths or choices in life.
Well, they ain't never, no, going my way
Expresses a sense of not fitting in or not following the mainstream.
Well, now, one run at midnight and the other one
Describes the timing of the trains, one running at midnight and the other just before daybreak.
Running just 'fore day
Highlights the imminent arrival of one of the trains.
It's running just 'fore day
Emphasizes the urgency or anticipation of the impending event (the train).
It's running just 'fore day
-Oh Lord, sure 'nough they is
Acknowledges the reality of the situation, possibly with a hint of resignation or acceptance.
Oh well
Transition or pause in the narrative, setting a reflective tone.
Mm mm, ho ho
Expresses a need for assistance or relief from emotional pain (blues).
Somebody help me, ho, with these blues
Reiterates the plea for help with the blues.
Well, now, she's the one I'm loving, she's the one
Introduces the subject of the speaker's love interest.
I do hate to lose
Conveys a reluctance or sorrow in the prospect of losing the loved one.
I do hate to lose
-I do hate to lose
Reiterates the emotional impact of potential loss.
Oh Lord, sure 'nough I do
Emphasizes the sincerity or intensity of the speaker's feelings.
Oh well
Transition or pause in the narrative, signaling a reflective moment.
I been crazy, yes, I been a fool
Admits to past mistakes or irrational behavior.
I been crazy, oh, all of my life
Reflects on a lifetime of irrationality or emotional turmoil.
Well I done fell in love with a
Reveals the speaker's romantic involvement with a married woman.
With another man's wife
Highlights the taboo nature of the speaker's romantic choice.
With another man's wife
-With another man's wife
Reiterates the societal disapproval or moral complexity of the speaker's actions.
Oh Lord, sure 'nough I done
Emphasizes the acknowledgment of societal judgment or consequences.
Oh well
Transition or pause in the narrative, suggesting contemplation or regret.
Lord, she's so long and tall
Describes the physical attributes of the woman, possibly expressing admiration.
Till she weep like a willow tree
Compares the woman to a weeping willow tree, hinting at sadness or vulnerability.
Well, now, they say she's no good, but she's all right
Defends the woman despite negative perceptions, expressing the speaker's acceptance of her flaws.
She's all right with me
Reaffirms the speaker's positive view of the woman, regardless of societal judgments.
She's all right, she's all right
-She's all right, she's all right
Repeated affirmation of the woman's acceptability to the speaker.
Comment