Blue Yodel #6
Midnight Blues: Wanda Jackson's Heartache Serenade
Lyrics
He left me this morning, midnight was turning day
Her partner left her early in the morning as the night was transitioning to day.
He left me this morning, midnight was turning day
Reiteration of the partner leaving during the early morning hours.
I didn't have no blues till my good man went away
The absence of blues (sadness) until her significant other departed.
Got the blues like midnight, moon shining bright as day
Expressing intense blues comparable to midnight, even when the moon is bright.
Got the blues like midnight, moon shining bright as day
Repeating the sentiment of feeling deep sadness akin to midnight blues.
I wish a tornado would come and blow my blues away
Wishing for a drastic event like a tornado to alleviate her profound sadness.
Now one of these mornings, I'm gonna leave this town
Expressing a desire to leave the current town in the future.
Yeah one of these mornings, I'm gonna leave this town
Reiteration of the intention to depart from the town eventually.
'Cause you trifling men really keep a good gal down
Criticizing men who hinder the progress and happiness of good women.
When a woman's down, you men don't want her round
Observing that men tend to distance themselves from women in times of trouble.
When a woman's down, you men don't want her round
Reiteration of men avoiding women when they are facing difficulties.
But if she's got money, she's the sweetest gal in town
Highlighting the societal preference for wealthy women, even if they are down.
Yeah lookey here buddy, see what you've done done
Addressing someone and pointing out the consequences of their actions.
Yeah lookey here buddy, see what you've done done
Repeating the call to attention regarding the impact of the person's actions.
You've made me love ya , now you're regular momma's home
Expressing that the person made her fall in love, and now they are responsible for her emotional state.
Got the blues like midnight, moon shining bright as day, Lord Lord
Reiterating the intensity of blues akin to midnight, emphasizing the wish for relief.
Got the blues like midnight, moon shining bright as day
Repeating the description of feeling profound sadness comparable to midnight.
I wish a tornado would blow my blues away
Expressing the desire for a significant event, like a tornado, to dispel her blues.
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