Been So Long
Rooting Mountains and Longing Souls: Tea Leaf Green's 'Been So Long' Essence
Lyrics
I wish I was a mole in the ground
The speaker expresses a desire to be hidden or unnoticed like a mole in the ground.
I wish I was a mole in the ground
Repetition of the wish to be like a mole, emphasizing the desire for obscurity.
A mole in the ground is gonna root this mountain down
Suggests that being inconspicuous like a mole will have a profound impact, possibly metaphorical for overcoming challenges.
I wish I was a mole in the ground
Reiteration of the desire to be a mole in the ground.
Baby wants a nine dollar shawl
The speaker mentions a desire of their baby for a specific item, a nine-dollar shawl.
My Baby wants a nine dollar shawl
Repetition of the baby's desire for a nine-dollar shawl.
I when I come home the hill with a forty dollar bill
The speaker talks about returning home with a forty-dollar bill, possibly indicating a successful venture or journey.
Yes Baby wants a nine dollar shawl
Reiteration of the baby's wish for a nine-dollar shawl.
Baby where you been so long
The speaker inquires about the absence of the baby and expresses a sense of time passing.
I been in the bend so long
The speaker has been in a challenging or difficult situation (the bend) for a long time, possibly with rough and rowdy individuals.
I been in the bend so long
-I been in the bend with the rough and rowdy men
-Baby where you been so long
Reiteration of the speaker's curiosity about the baby's prolonged absence.
Oh I don't like them railroad men
The speaker expresses a dislike for railroad men, suggesting they are dangerous and willing to cause harm.
No I don't like them railroad men
-them railroad men they'll kill you when they can
-Drink in our blood like wine
Metaphorical imagery implying that the actions of the disliked railroad men are destructive and intoxicating.
Drink in our blood like wine
-Oh I wish I was a lizard in the spring
Expresses a desire to be a lizard in the spring, possibly symbolizing a wish for renewal or a fresh start.
Yes I wish I was a lizard in the spring
Reiteration of the wish to be a lizard in the spring.
A lizard in the spring is gonna hear his darlin' sing
Suggests that being a lizard in the spring brings the joy of hearing a loved one sing.
And I wish I was a lizard in the spring
Reiteration of the desire to be a lizard in the spring.
Baby let your hair roll down
Encourages the baby to let their hair down, possibly symbolizing freedom or a carefree attitude.
Baby let your hair roll down
-Let your hair roll down and your bangs curl round
-Baby let your hair roll down
Reiteration of the encouragement to let the hair down.
Baby where you been
Repetition of the question about the baby's prolonged absence, emphasizing the speaker's longing for their return.
Baby where you been
-Baby where you been so long
-Baby where you been
-Baby where you been
-Baby where you been so long
Final repetition of the speaker's inquiry about the baby's prolonged absence.
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