Going Down Slow
Journey Through Regret: Ray Charles' Soulful Reflections
Lyrics
Well Ive had my fun if I dont get well no more
Expressing that the speaker has enjoyed themselves but may not recover.
Well Ive had my fun if I dont get well no more
Reiterating the idea that the speaker has had their share of enjoyment but may face consequences.
Yeah my head is spinning
Describing a feeling of dizziness or disorientation.
And Im going down slow
Indicating a slow decline or deterioration in the speaker's condition.
Please write my mother tell her the shape Im in
Pleading for someone to inform the speaker's mother about their current state.
Please write my mother tell her the shape Im in
Repeating the plea to notify the speaker's mother about their condition.
Tell her to pray for me
Asking for prayers and forgiveness from the mother due to the speaker's sins.
Forgive me for my sins
Continuing the request for forgiveness, possibly acknowledging wrongdoing.
(harmonica solo)
(Instrumental) No lyrics; likely a musical interlude or solo.
Dont send me no doctor he wont do me no good
Rejecting the idea of seeking medical help as it won't be beneficial.
Dont send me no doctor he wont do me no good
Repeating the rejection of medical assistance, suggesting a lack of hope in recovery.
I said its all my fault
Accepting responsibility for the current situation, implying remorse.
Did do things I shouldnt have... (chris)
Acknowledging past mistakes or transgressions.
(guitar solo)
(Instrumental) No lyrics; likely another musical interlude or solo.
Driftin and stumblin like a ship out on the sea
Describing a state of aimlessness and instability, akin to a ship at sea.
Driftin and stumblin like a ship out on the sea
Reiterating the sense of drifting and stumbling, emphasizing the lack of direction.
I aint got nobody
Expressing loneliness by stating a lack of companionship or support.
To care for me
Highlighting the absence of anyone to take care of the speaker in their current state.
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