One Mint Julep
Seduction by Mint Julep: Ray Charles' Musical Tale of Temptation and Consequence
Lyrics
One early morning, as I was walking
Reflects on a morning walk.
I met a woman, we started talking
Encounter with a woman, initiating a conversation.
I took her home, to get a few nips
Took her home for some drinks.
But all I had was a mint julep
Had only a mint julep to offer.
I don't remember just how I started
Uncertain about the beginning of events.
I only know that we should have parted
Realization that they should have separated.
I stole a kiss, and then another
Admits to stealing a kiss, then another.
I didn't mean to take it further
No intention to escalate the situation.
One mint julep was the cause of it all
Attributes the incident to one mint julep.
The lights were burning low, there in the parlor
Setting - lights low in the parlor.
When through the kitchen door, up popped her father
The father enters through the kitchen door.
He said "I saw you when you kissed my daughter
The father witnessed the kiss, demands marriage.
Better wed her right now, or face a slaughter!"
Ultimatum to wed or face severe consequences.
I didn't know just what I was doing
Confusion about actions, unaware of consequences.
I had to marry of face ruin
Forced to marry to avoid ruin.
A mint julep, a mint julep
Reiteration of the role of one mint julep.
A mint julep, a mint julep
-One mint julep was the cause of it all
-Now, I don't want to bore you with my troubles
Expresses reluctance to share personal issues.
But from now on I?ll be thinking double
Commitment to think more responsibly.
I'm through with flirting and drinking whiskey
Decision to quit flirting and excessive drinking.
I got six extra children from a-getting frisky
Result of past actions - six unexpected children.
A mint julep, a mint julep
Repetition emphasizing the impact of one mint julep.
A mint julep, a mint julep
-One mint julep was the cause of it all
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