Driftin'
Wandering Soul's Blues: A Tale of Longing and Loss
Lyrics
Well I'm drifting and drifting,
Feeling adrift and directionless
Like a ship out on the sea.
Metaphorically comparing drifting to being lost at sea
Well I'm drifting and drifting,
Reiterating the feeling of aimlessness
Like a ship out on the sea.
Continuing the comparison to a ship adrift
Well I ain't got nobody
Expressing a lack of companionship or support
In this world to care for me.
Feeling alone without anyone to care for
If my baby would only take me back again
Hoping for reconciliation with a significant other
If my baby would only take me back again.
Repeating the desire to be taken back by the partner
Well you know I ain't good for nothin' baby
Expressing a sense of worthlessness without the partner
Well I haven't got no friends.
Stating a lack of close connections or companions
I give you all of my money,
Offering material things but feeling unreciprocated
Tell me what more can I do.
Questioning what else can be done to gain affection
I give you all my money,
Reiterating the giving of material things for love
Tell me what more can I do.
Questioning the lack of faithfulness despite efforts
Well you just a good little girl
Acknowledging the partner's goodness but lack of loyalty
But you just won't be true.
Expressing disappointment in the partner's unfaithfulness
Bye-bye baby, baby bye-bye bye-bye,
Saying goodbye, suggesting acceptance of departure
It's gonna be too late baby
Warning of regrets for not reconciling sooner
I'll be so far away.
Anticipating being distant or unreachable
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