Worried Man Blues
Worried Man's Journey: Triumph Amidst Adversity
Lyrics
I went across the river, I lay down to sleep
I crossed a river and laid down to sleep.
I went across the river, I lay down to sleep
Repetition for emphasis.
When I woke up had shackles on my feet
Upon waking, the singer finds shackles on their feet, suggesting a struggle or imprisonment.
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
Expressing that only someone burdened with worries can sing a song reflecting those concerns.
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
Reiteration of the theme that a worried individual sings a worried song.
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long
The singer is currently troubled but expects the worry to be temporary.
Twenty-one links of chain around my leg
Describing physical restraint with 21 links of chain around the leg.
Twenty-one links of chain around my leg
Repeating the imagery of being bound by chains.
And on each link is initial of a man
Each link bears the initials of a man, possibly indicating shared suffering or responsibility.
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
Restating that a worried person expresses their concerns through song.
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
Emphasizing the recurring theme of singing as an outlet for worries.
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long
Despite the current worry, it is anticipated to be temporary.
If anyone should asked you who composed this song
Asking others to attribute the composition of the song to the singer.
If anyone should asked you who composed this song
Repeating the request for recognition as the song's composer.
Just say it was I, I'll sing it all day long
Expressing a willingness to sing the song all day, suggesting a deep connection to its themes.
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
Reiterating that singing a worried song requires a worried individual.
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
Restating the idea that the singer, as a worried man, sings a worried song.
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long
Despite the present worry, there is an expectation that it will not persist for long.
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