The Blues Is a Lady
Embracing the Soulful Rhythm: The Essence of Blues Harmony
Lyrics
I was born, I will die
I acknowledge my birth and eventual death.
That's the truth, that's no lie
Asserting the honesty and truthfulness of the statement.
I am black, I am white
Acknowledging both black and white aspects of identity.
Country sun, city nights
Contrasting rural tranquility with urban intensity.
And I'm not the first one to hear her cry
Recognizing a shared experience of hearing the blues.
The Blues is a baby, I'm her lullaby
Personifying the blues as a vulnerable entity, and the speaker as its comforting lullaby.
And I'm not the last one who'll take her hand
Anticipating others who will console the blues in the future.
The Blues is a lady, I'm her man
Stating a commitment to be the blues' companion.
I have come, I will go
Acknowledging one's arrival and departure without understanding the significance.
What that means, I don't know
Expressing uncertainty about the meaning of life's journey.
All I want, when I'm gone
Desiring to be remembered for playing blues music after death.
Let them say he played blues songs
Aspirations for a musical legacy associated with the blues.
And I'm not the first one to hear her cry
Noting a shared experience of consoling the blues.
The Blues is a baby, I'm her lullaby
Reiterating the blues as a delicate entity and the speaker as its soothing lullaby.
And I'm not the last one who'll take her hand
Expecting others in the future to comfort the blues.
The Blues is a lady, I'm her man
Committing to being the blues' companion persistently.
The Delta, Chicago, New Orleans
Listing locations associated with the blues, depicting its widespread influence.
Can you hear the blues she's seen
Asking if the listener can comprehend the varied experiences of the blues.
The west coast, Texas, New York lights
Referring to different geographical areas where the blues has left its mark.
Somebody, somewhere has got the blues tonight
Suggesting that someone, somewhere is currently experiencing the blues.
And I'm not the first one to hear her cry
Reiterating a shared experience of comforting the blues.
The Blues is a baby, I'm her lullaby
Emphasizing the vulnerability of the blues and the speaker's role as its comforting lullaby.
And I'm not the last one who'll take her hand
Anticipating future individuals who will console the blues.
The Blues is a lady, I'm her man
Affirming a persistent commitment to being the companion of the blues.
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