Laundromat Blues
Laundromat Blues Unveiled: Love, Betrayal, and the Spin Cycle of Relationships
Lyrics
You been meetin' your man, baby
You have been meeting your man at the local laundromat.
Down at the local laundromat
Reiteration of the fact that meetings with your man occur at the laundromat.
Said, you been meetin' your man, baby
Confirmation of the statement in line 1, emphasizing the location.
Down at the local laundromat
Reiteration of the ongoing meetings at the local laundromat.
I've done got wise, baby
The speaker has become aware of the situation and is no longer deceived.
And I ain't goin' for that
The speaker is expressing a refusal to be deceived or manipulated any longer.
Yes, you get up early every mornin'
Describing the routine of getting up early and selecting clothing items.
And you grab an old blouse or two
Reiteration of the morning routine involving selecting clothes.
Yes, you get up early in the mornin'
Emphasizing the repetition of the morning ritual of choosing clothes.
And you grab an old blouse or two
Repeating the theme of the morning ritual and preparation for the day.
Then you so down to the laundry
Mentioning the act of going to the laundry, possibly where the meetings take place.
Where your man's been waitin' on you
Indicating that the man is waiting for the woman at the laundry.
You better hear my warnin'
A warning to the listener about the speaker's increasing displeasure.
I'm gettin' madder everyday
Expressing the speaker's growing frustration and irritation.
Yes, you better hear my warnin'
Reiteration of the warning, emphasizing the escalating emotional state.
I'm gettin' madder everyday
Continuation of the expression of increasing anger on the part of the speaker.
I don't want you to get so clean, babe
Expressing a desire for the listener not to change too much, possibly metaphorically.
You just might wash your life away
Suggesting that excessive change or improvement might have negative consequences.
Oh no, listen baby
A plea or warning to the listener, addressing them affectionately.
I'm gonna keep a close eye on you
Reiteration of the intention to closely monitor the listener's actions.
Oh baby, I'm gonna keep a close eye on you
Restating the commitment to keep a vigilant watch on the listener.
Listen, the next time you go to the laundry, baby
Informing the listener of the speaker's presence at the laundromat during their next visit.
I want you to know that I'll be there too
Emphasizing the speaker's determination to be present and observant during the listener's visit to the laundry.
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