Junker's Blues
Champion Jack Dupree Lyrics
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Some people call me a junker
'Cause I'm loaded all the time
I just feel happy
And I feel good all the time
Some people say I use a needle
And some say I sniff cocaine
But that's the best old feelin' in the world
That I'd ever seen
Say good-bye, good-bye to whiskey
Lord and so long to gin
I just want my reefer
I just wanna feel high, again
Oh yeah, I'm a junker
I feel alright
Some people, some people crave for chicken
And some crave for porterhouse steak
But when I get loaded
Lord, I won't want my milk and cake
Oh yeah, that's all I want, now
They call me a junker
'Cause I'm loaded all the time
But that mean nothin' if I feel good all the time
In Champion Jack Dupree's song "Junkers Blues," he sings about being called a "junker" because he is always loaded or high on drugs. Despite this label, he feels happy and good all the time. He acknowledges that some people say he uses a needle or sniffs cocaine, but he believes that the feeling of being high is the best feeling. He bids farewell to whiskey and gin, professing that all he wants is his "reefer" to make him feel high again.
The song is a reflection of the drug culture that existed during the early 20th century, particularly in the blues and jazz scene. It portrays the idea that being under the influence of drugs can bring momentary pleasure, but with the potential for addiction and the harmful effects of drug use. The repeated use of the word "junker" reinforces the stigma surrounding drug use and addiction.
Despite the negative connotations and societal judgement associated with being labeled a "junker," the singer of the song refuses to be ashamed and instead embraces the way he feels. He asserts that being a "junker" means nothing if he feels good all the time. This can be interpreted as a statement of self-determination and empowerment - choosing to live life on one's own terms, regardless of what others may think.
Line by Line Meaning
My, my, I'm sick as I could be
I am feeling very sick
Some people call me a junker
Some people refer to me as a drug addict
'Cause I'm loaded all the time
Because I am high on drugs constantly
I just feel happy
Being high makes me feel happy
And I feel good all the time
I feel good even though I am addicted to drugs
Some people say I use a needle
Some people accuse me of using a syringe to inject drugs
And some say I sniff cocaine
Others claim I inhale cocaine
But that's the best old feelin' in the world
However, the feeling of being high is the best feeling in the world
That I'd ever seen
One of the best things I have ever experienced
Say good-bye, good-bye to whiskey
I am saying goodbye to drinking whiskey
Lord and so long to gin
And also goodbye to drinking gin
I just want my reefer
I only desire to smoke marijuana
I just wanna feel high, again
I just want to experience the feeling of being high again
Oh yeah, I'm a junker
Yes, I am an addict
I feel alright
Despite being an addict, I feel fine
Some people, some people crave for chicken
Some people crave food like chicken
And some crave for porterhouse steak
Others crave a type of steak called porterhouse
But when I get loaded
When I am high
Lord, I won't want my milk and cake
I will not desire regular things like milk and cake anymore
Oh yeah, that's all I want, now
All I want now is to be high
They call me a junker
People label me as an addict
'Cause I'm loaded all the time
Because I am constantly high
But that mean nothin' if I feel good all the time
However, this label doesn't matter as long as I am happy being high all the time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK DUPREE
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Some people call me a junker
'Cause I'm loaded all the time
I just feel happy
And I feel good all the time
Some people say I use a needle
And some say I sniff cocaine
But that's the best old feelin'
That I'd ever seen
Say, good-bye, good-bye to whiskey
Lord, and so long to gin
I just want my refer
I just wanna feel high, again
'Oh yeah, I'm a junker!)
'I feel alright'
Some people, some people
Crave for chicken
And some crave for porterhouse steak
But when I get loaded
Lord, I won't want my milk and cake
'Oh yeah, that's all I want, now'
'They call me a junker'
'Cause I'm loaded all the time'
'But that mean nothin' if I feel good all the time'.
@andrematulich2091
Woke up at 4am wanting to listen to this track.
@abanichmitcommanda5719
After work home , drop that crazy Sound on , fire my joint on. God bless blues 🇩🇪
@stoopidstoopid7439
Did you even Listen to the song lyrics...
@57dogsbody
@@stoopidstoopid7439 I'm too loaded to read by the time I get in.
@bobbybishop368
God Bless the blues. And I can thoroughly enjoy them weed free.
@rievans57
Me 2!
@ivymotsepe5995
I listened to the blues when I was 7 to date and I believe that if you were never oppressed you would never understand the Blues..All songs, all words well chosen ❤
@jmswav
my left ear really enjoyed this masterpiece
@brianbyczek3042
this album and Ventures first album were my first two records.......about 1961 or 62
@NICEJEWISHMAMA
Love this version.