Coal and Iceman Blues
Love's Chill: Sonny Boy's Iceman and Coalman Blues
Lyrics
Lord, I would love to be yo' iceman
Expresses a desire to be the provider of ice for the listener's needs.
But I would like to be yo' coalman, too now
Also expresses a desire to be the provider of coal for the listener's needs, suggesting a willingness to fulfill different roles.
I said, I would love to be yo' iceman
Reiterates the desire to be the provider of ice for the listener.
But then, an I would wanna be yo' coalman, too
Further emphasizes the desire to be the provider of both ice and coal, expressing versatility and eagerness to meet the listener's needs.
Now, an you wouldn't be tellin' yo' coalman
Implies that the listener might not inform their coal provider about what their ice provider is capable of doing.
You know, what yo' iceman, can do now
Suggests the listener might not disclose to their ice provider what their coal provider is capable of providing.
I'm goin' to give you my phone number
Offers Sonny Boy's phone number for the listener to contact him regularly.
So you can call Sonny Boy up, ev'ryday
Reiterates the availability of Sonny Boy's phone number for the listener to call daily.
I'm goin' to give you my phone number
Reiterates the offer of Sonny Boy's phone number for regular contact.
So you can call Sonny Boy up, ev'ryday now
Reiterates the availability of Sonny Boy's phone number for daily communication.
Now you need an ice or coal?
Asks the listener whether they need ice or coal and prompts them to inform Sonny Boy immediately about their requirement.
You must let Sonny Boy know, right away now!
Emphasizes the importance of letting Sonny Boy know about their ice or coal needs promptly.
Now, an I be'lieve you need some ice
Assumes the listener needs ice and suggests their current ice source is inadequate or worn out.
Baby, yo' ice has done gotten old now
Reiterates the assumption that the listener's ice supply is no longer efficient.
I be'lieve you need some ice, yeah
Confirms the belief that the listener needs ice and implies that their current ice supply is outdated.
Baby, yo' ice had done gotten old
Reiterates the idea that the listener's ice supply is no longer suitable.
Now an I won't disturb none-a-yo' people
Expresses a willingness to be discreet and not cause any inconvenience to the listener's household while delivering the required supplies.
Babe, I'll ease it in through yo' back do' now
Assures the listener that Sonny Boy will deliver the supplies inconspicuously through the back door to avoid disturbance.
Now tell me what the matter wit' your basement?
Inquires about a problem with the listener's basement, suggesting a lack of need for Sonny Boy's coal anymore.
I don't be'lieve you use Sonny Boy's coal, no mo' now
Expresses doubt that the listener still uses Sonny Boy's coal for their basement.
Oh, tell me what the matter wit your basement?
Reiterates the inquiry about the issue with the listener's basement, hinting at a lack of necessity for Sonny Boy's coal.
I don't be'lieve you use Sonny Boy's coal, no mo' now
Expresses skepticism regarding the listener's continued use of Sonny Boy's coal for their basement.
Well, I always been nice to you
States Sonny Boy's consistent good treatment towards the listener in the past.
I would bring it in through yo' back do'.
Expresses willingness to discreetly deliver supplies through the back door as done previously.
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