Hesitation Blues
Dance Through Hesitation: Unraveling Ralph McTell's Blues Tale
Lyrics
Got my hesitation stockings, hesitation shoes
Refers to being cautious or indecisive in choices, symbolized by "hesitation stockings" and "hesitation shoes."
Lord almighty got them hesitation blues
Expresses frustration with a sense of hesitation, possibly in a relationship context.
And tell me how long, oh
Ponders the duration of waiting, seeking an answer to how long the hesitation will persist.
Must I have to wait?
Asks about the patience required, questioning the necessity for prolonged waiting.
Can I get you now, oh no, must I hesitate
Expresses impatience, questioning whether immediate action is possible or if hesitation is inevitable.
A nickle is a nickle, and a dime is a dime
Highlights the straightforwardness of money denominations but introduces the complexity of family responsibilities.
I got a house full of kids
Acknowledges the challenges of having a large family.
One of them must be mine
Speculates about parenthood, wondering which child might belong to the speaker.
Oh how long, must I have to wait?
Reiterates the theme of impatience and the desire for swift resolution.
Can I get you now, oh no, must I hesitate
Questions the necessity of hesitation in pursuing a goal or relationship.
And I'm standing on the corner with
Describes a scene of anticipation and possibility on a street corner.
A dollar in my hand
Symbolizes a willingness to spend money to attract a romantic partner.
Looking for a woman who's looking for a man
Expresses the speaker's search for a compatible partner.
How long, Good God must I wait?
Repeats the theme of waiting, questioning the duration required to find a partner.
Can I get you now, oh no, must I hesitate
Reiterates the desire to overcome hesitation and initiate a connection.
Never been to heaven, but I've been told
References a common expression about not experiencing something firsthand but hearing about it.
Old Saint Peter knows how to jelly-roll
Humorous mention of Saint Peter knowing how to "jelly-roll," adding a playful element.
How long, must I have to wait?
Asks about the duration of waiting, connecting it to heavenly references.
Can I get you now, oh no, must I hesitate
Reiterates the impatience and desire for resolution in romantic pursuits.
Hesitation, got my hesitation
Repeats the theme of hesitation, emphasizing its presence in the speaker's life.
Lord almighty got my hesitation
Emphasizes the significant impact of hesitation on the speaker, using a religious reference.
How long, must I have to
Continues the inquiry into the duration of hesitation.
Can I, oh no, must I hesitate
Reiterates the question of whether immediate action is possible or if hesitation is unavoidable.
Standing on the corner with a
Describes a scene similar to earlier, with the speaker on a street corner holding money.
Dollar in my hand
Repeats the idea of spending money to attract a romantic partner.
Looking for a woman who's looking for a man
Expresses the speaker's ongoing search for a compatible partner.
How long, Good God must I wait?
Reiterates the impatience and questions the duration of waiting.
Can I get you now, oh no, must I hesitate
Repeats the desire to overcome hesitation and initiate a connection.
Hesitation Blues
Concludes with the title phrase "Hesitation Blues," summarizing the overall theme of the song.
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