Lyrics
Well, you wake up in the morning, hear the ding dong ring
Starting the day with the sound of a bell, waking up in the morning.
Ya go marching to the table, ya see the same old things
Going to the table and encountering the same routine or mundane things.
All on one table, knife, a fork and a pan
Describing items on the table, emphasizing simplicity with a knife, fork, and pan.
And it ya say a thing about it, you're in trouble with the man
Warning that expressing discontent may lead to trouble with authority figures.
Oh, let the Midnight Special shine her light on me
Expressing a desire for the Midnight Special, a metaphorical light, to shine on the singer.
Let the Midnight Special shine her ever loving light on me
Repeating the desire for the Midnight Special's light, suggesting a yearning for positivity.
Oh, if you ever go to Houston, ya better walk right
Advising caution when in Houston, emphasizing the importance of walking straight and avoiding trouble.
Ya better not stagger, you'd better not fight
Further emphasizing the need to avoid stumbling or fighting in Houston.
Sheriff he'll arrest you, he'll carry ya down
Warning about the consequences of law enforcement involvement, including arrest and trial.
And if the jury finds ya guilty, you're penitentiary bound
Highlighting the potential for imprisonment if found guilty by a jury.
Oh, let the Midnight Special shine her light on me
Reiterating the desire for the Midnight Special's illuminating light.
Let the Midnight Special shine her ever loving light on me
Continuing the expression of the longing for the positive influence of the Midnight Special.
"O yonder comes Miss Rosie!
Introducing Miss Rosie, possibly a symbolic figure or a character in the narrative.
"How in the world do ya know?
Questioning how the singer recognizes Miss Rosie, prompting curiosity.
"Well, I knowed her by her apron and the dress she wore
Identifying Miss Rosie by her distinctive apron and dress.
Umbrella on her shoulder, a piece of paper in her hand
Providing additional details about Miss Rosie's appearance with an umbrella and a piece of paper.
She goes a walking to the captain, said, "Turn loose my man
Describing Miss Rosie's actions, approaching a captain and requesting the release of someone.
Oh, let the Midnight Special shine her light on me
Repeating the desire for the Midnight Special's illuminating light, connecting it to Miss Rosie's narrative.
Let the Midnight Special shine her ever loving light on me
Continuing the plea for the positive influence of the Midnight Special on the singer.
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