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'Big Boy' Lyrics

The song 'St. Louis Blues' was written by W.C. Handy (also known as Father of the blues) in the year 1914. The song is regarded as a classic in the blues genre and is known for its notable tune and lyrics that represent the struggles people encounter in their daily lives. The song has been performed in different styles by various artists and became a popular Jazz standard.

The lyrics of the song 'St. Louis Blues' signify a feeling of loss, betrayal, and heartbreak. The first verse, "I hate to see that evening sun go down, Cause my baby, he's gone left this town" portrays sadness and loneliness in the singer's life after their lover left. The second verse, "Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today, If I'm feelin' tomorrow like I feel today, I'll pack my truck and make my give-a-way" indicates the singer's decision to leave the town and start afresh.

The third verse, "St. Louis woman with her diamond ring, Pulls that man around by her if it wasn't for her and her, That man I love would have gone nowhere, nowhere" refers to the woman who's responsible for the singer's lover leaving them. The chorus of the song "I got the St. Louis blues, blues as I can be, That man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea, Or else he wouldn't have gone so far from me" again highlights the singer's feeling of despair and heartbreak.

Lastly, the fourth verse, "I love my baby like a schoolboy loves his pie, Like a Kentucky colonel loves his mint 'n rye, I love my man till the day I die" depicts the love the singer has for their lover despite the pain they've caused the singer.