Lyrics
Now here comes sundown
Introduction to the setting as sundown approaches.
And a Cadillac too
Notices a Cadillac arriving, setting the scene.
Now here comes sundown
Reiteration of sundown and the arrival of a Cadillac.
And a Cadillac too
Repeated mention of the approaching sundown and Cadillac.
The man was walking on his girlfriend
A man caught in a compromising situation with his girlfriend.
Longshot, it could have been you
Suggesting the possibility that the listener might find themselves in a similar situation.
Now somewhere down on Miller's Farm
Reference to Miller's Farm, a significant location in the narrative.
You're gonna have your day too
Assurance that everyone will have their turn or experience a moment at Miller's Farm.
You been stayin' out late nights
Addressing someone's habit of staying out late, potentially leading to loneliness.
You been going home alone
Highlighting the consequence of going home alone after staying out late.
You been stayin' out late nights
Repetition of the theme of staying out late and its repercussions.
You been going home alone
Emphasizing the loneliness of going home alone after late nights.
The man gonna get you
Warning that consequences will catch up with the person staying out late.
And gonna bring you to the farm
The mention of bringing someone to the farm implies a mysterious or ominous outcome.
Some day here down on Miller's Farm
Reiteration that a day at Miller's Farm awaits the person being warned.
You're gonna have your day too
Reassurance that everyone will face their day at Miller's Farm eventually.
Ever since I known you for a long, long time
A personal connection established over a long period, emphasizing dissatisfaction.
You can't be satisfied
Stress on the person's perpetual dissatisfaction.
If you don't watch out what you're doing to yourself
Caution about the consequences of one's actions, leading to a metaphorical ride.
My man gonna take you for a ride, oh yeah
The person will face consequences through a journey or experience led by someone else.
Midnight and morning
Reference to specific times (midnight and morning) when observing the person's behavior.
I seen you bringin' up them stairs
Witnessing the person being brought upstairs during specific hours.
Between midnight and morning
Reiteration of the observation during midnight and morning.
I seen 'em bring you up them stairs
Highlighting the repeated behavior of bringing the person upstairs during specific hours.
They're calling for your [unverified]
An unclear reference, possibly indicating a potential threat or consequence.
The maid don't catch you there
Caution about potential consequences if caught in a compromising situation.
Some day here down on Miller's Farm
Reiteration of the looming day at Miller's Farm for the person in question.
You're gonna have your day too
Reassurance that everyone will eventually face their day at Miller's Farm.
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