Miss Celie's Blues
Angelyna Martinez Lyrics

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Sister, you've been on my mind
Sister, we're two of a kind
So, sister, I'm keepin' my eye on you.

I betcha think I don't know nothin'
But singin' the blues, oh, sister,
Have I got news for you, I'm something,
I hope you think that you're something too

Scufflin', I been up that lonesome road
And I seen alot of suns going down
Oh, but trust me,
No-o low life's gonna run me around.

So let me tell you something Sister,
Remember your name, No twister
Gonna steal your stuff away, my sister,
We sho' ain't got a whole lot of time,

So-o-o shake your shimmy Sister,
'Cause honey the 'shug' is feelin' fine.

Overall Meaning

In Miss Celie's Blues, Angelyna Martinez starts by addressing her sister, implying that they share a strong bond. She assures her sister that she is keeping an eye on her, emphasizing the need to maintain their connection. The singer then asserts her self-worth and confidence, telling her sister that she is not just singing the blues. She is something, and her sister should believe the same about herself.

The lyrics then shift in tone to a more serious discussion about life's challenges. The singer acknowledges that she has had a difficult journey, having see countless suns going down, yet she refuses to let "no low life" weigh her down. She encourages her sister to remember her name and never let anyone steal her spirit. She ends the song by urging her sister to live in the moment and enjoy life because they do not have a lot of time.

Overall, Miss Celie's Blues is a song about sisterhood, resilience, and self-love. It highlights the importance of maintaining strong bonds with loved ones, believing in oneself, and overcoming life's adversities.

Line by Line Meaning

Sister, you've been on my mind
I have been thinking about you, Sister

Sister, we're two of a kind
We are similar, Sister

So, sister, I'm keepin' my eye on you.
I am watching over you, Sister

I betcha think I don't know nothin'
You probably think I am uninformed

But singin' the blues, oh, sister,
Despite that, I am capable of singing the blues, Sister

Have I got news for you, I'm something,
In fact, I have exciting news for you: I am something special

I hope you think that you're something too
I hope you also recognize your own worth

Scufflin', I been up that lonesome road
I have had a difficult journey

And I seen alot of suns going down
I have seen many sunsets

Oh, but trust me,
But believe me,

No-o low life's gonna run me around.
I will not let anyone bring me down, no matter how insignificant they are