Jackson
Love, Betrayal, and the Road to Jackson: The Kingston Trio's Fiery Tale
Lyrics
We got married in a fever. Hotter than a pepper sprout.
We got married impulsively and passionately.
We've been talkin' 'bout Jackson ever since the fire went out.
We've been discussing the town of Jackson ever since our initial passion faded.
I'm goin' to Jackson. Gonna mess around.
I am heading to Jackson with the intention of engaging in mischievous activities.
I'm goin' to Jackson. You know I'm pleasure bound.
I'm going to Jackson with the anticipation of seeking pleasure and excitement.
Well, you go on, sweet daddy, go ahead and wreck your health.
Encouraging the partner to pursue self-destructive behavior.
Play your hand like a lover man and make a big fool of yourself.
Advising the partner to play their cards recklessly and make a fool of themselves.
Go on to Jackson. Comb your hair.
Continuing the encouragement to go to Jackson, suggesting personal grooming.
Gotta snowball Jackson. See if I care.
Suggesting causing trouble or creating complications in Jackson.
When I breeze into that city, people gonna scrape and bow.
Anticipating being treated with great respect and admiration upon arrival in Jackson.
All them women gonna beg me teach 'em what they don't know how.
Expecting women in Jackson to be eager to learn from the speaker.
I'm goin' down to Jackson. Turn loose my coat.
Heading down to Jackson, symbolically shedding responsibilities or constraints.
I'm goin' to Jackson. "Goodbye," that's all she wrote.
Expressing a final farewell as the speaker leaves for Jackson.
When they laugh at you in Jackson, I'll be dancin' on the pony keg.
When faced with ridicule in Jackson, the speaker will celebrate and enjoy themselves.
Then I'll lead you 'round town like a scolded hound,
The speaker will mock and lead the partner around town, emphasizing their humiliation.
With your tail tucked between your legs.
Describing the partner's submissive posture with lowered self-esteem.
So, go on down to Jackson. You big talkin' man.
Encouraging the partner to go to Jackson and face the consequences of their boasting.
I'll be waitin' in Jackson behind my Japan fan.
Expressing the speaker's readiness to confront the partner in Jackson.
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