Muddy Waters
Navigating Life's Rapids: Insights from Vaya con Dios' Muddy Waters
Lyrics
Mama was angry
Mama expressing anger
Said: "Girl you must have lost your head
Mama questioning the girl's actions
Only the lazy
Mama implies laziness in staying in bed
Stay the whole day long in bed
Mama criticizing prolonged rest
Your skirts need mending
Mama points out the need for skirt repairs
And the floor cries to be swept
Mama emphasizes the untidy state of the floor
Don't make me scream, girl
Mama warns against disobedience
Did you hear just what I said?"
Mama reiterates her instruction
She spoke up to me
Girl recalls Mama speaking to her
Like so many times before
Girl acknowledges Mama's repeated warnings
She said: "Now, listen, girl
Mama instructs the girl not to leave
You ain't walking through that door
Mama asserts control over the girl
Your friends may call you
Mama predicts loss of friends
You won't be hanging 'round no more
Girl's social life restricted
By the muddy waters"
Reference to challenging circumstances
OOh yeah, muddy waters
Repetition of challenging circumstances
Mama was shouting
Mama continues shouting
Said: "Girl, you better watch your step
Mama warns about a questionable person
That good-for-nothing
Mama doubts the person's trustworthiness
You couldn't trust him when he's dead
Mama suggests the person is unreliable
He makes no money
Mama highlights financial issues
And though he dresses like a Lord
Mama comments on the person's appearance
Sweet child believe me
Mama warns of potential harm
He'll make your pretty eyes go sore"
Mama predicts discomfort for the girl
She spoke up to me
Recollection of Mama's previous warnings
Like a thousand times before
Girl acknowledges repetitive advice
She said: "Now listen, girl
Mama repeats the instruction not to leave
You ain't walking through that door
Mama reinforces her control over the girl
No little lady
Mama warns against getting too close
You two are sailing way too close
Mama advises caution in the relationship
By the muddy waters"
Reference to challenging circumstances (repeated)
Ooh yeah, muddy waters
Repetition of challenging circumstances (repeated)
She spoke up to me
Recollection of Mama's warnings
Like a thousand times before
Girl acknowledges repeated advice
She said: "Now listen, girl
Mama repeats the instruction not to leave (repeated)
You ain't walking through that door
Mama reinforces her control over the girl (repeated)
No little lady
Mama warns against getting too close (repeated)
You two are sailing way to close
Mama advises caution in the relationship (repeated)
To the muddy waters"
Reference to challenging circumstances (repeated)
Ooh yeah, the muddy waters.
Repetition of challenging circumstances (repeated)
I ain't gonna go
Girl decides not to go further
No more, no more, no more
Girl emphasizes her decision to avoid more
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