Crawdad Hole
Big Joe Turner And Roomful of Blues Lyrics
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When I get the blues I get me a rocking chair
Well the blues don't get me gonna rock on away from here
Give me one more kiss hold it a long long time
Now love me baby till a feeling hits my head like wine
Oh flip flop and fly I don't care if I die
Now flip flop and fly I don't care if I die
Don't ever leave me don't you ever say goodbye
Oh when I get lonesome I jump on the telephone
When I get lonesome I jump on the telephone
I call my baby tell her I'm gonna come back home
I'm like a Mississippi bullfrog sitting on a hollow stump
I'm like a Mississippi bullfrog sitting on a hollow stump
I got so many women Lord I don't know which way to jump
Jump jump let's go now
Flip flop and fly I don't care if I die
The lyrics to Big Joe Turner And Roomful of Blues's song Crawdad Hole tell a story of a man who uses different methods to cope with different emotions he faces. When he gets the blues, he finds solace in his rocking chair and rocks away from his troubles. The idea of a rocking chair, a symbol of comfort and safety, denotes his need for a retreat from his problems. The repetition of the phrase "when I get the blues, I get me a rocking chair," emphasizes the importance of seeking comfort in difficult times.
The following verse mentions the singer's desire for love and affection from his partner. He craves a long-lasting kiss that will intoxicate him like wine. This could imply that he is in a state of emotional turmoil and needs his partner's love to soothe him. The chorus, "flip flop and fly, I don't care if I die," could signify the careless attitude the man has adopted towards life. He is ready to abandon his worries and live in the moment.
The last verse mentions the singer's feeling of being lost and the multitude of women he has at his disposal. The comparison to a Mississippi bullfrog sitting on a hollow stump is an interesting image that denotes his confusion and his seemingly aimless existence. The repetition of "jump jump let's go now" indicates the man's restlessness and his desire to keep moving forward.
Overall, the lyrics depict a man grappling with his emotions and seeking different ways to cope with them. He seeks comfort in a rocking chair, love and affection from his partner, and a sense of purpose in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Now when I get the blues I get me a rocking chair
In times of sadness, I turn to something that comforts me and helps me relax.
Well the blues don't get me gonna rock on away from here
Even though I feel sad, I won't let it consume me and I'll find a way to move past it.
Give me one more kiss hold it a long long time
I want to savor the moments of love and affection that I share with my partner.
Now love me baby till a feeling hits my head like wine
I want my partner to love me with a passion that makes me feel like I'm drunk on love.
Oh flip flop and fly I don't care if I die
I'm willing to take risks and live life to the fullest, even if it means facing danger.
Don't ever leave me don't you ever say goodbye
I'm afraid of losing my loved one and I want them to stay by my side forever.
Oh when I get lonesome I jump on the telephone
When I feel lonely or disconnected, I reach out to my loved ones to feel connected and supported.
I call my baby tell her I'm gonna come back home
I reassure my partner that I love them and I will always come back to them, no matter how far away or disconnected we may feel at times.
I'm like a Mississippi bullfrog sitting on a hollow stump
I feel restless and unsure of where to go or what to do next, like a frog perched on a stump with nowhere to jump.
I got so many women Lord I don't know which way to jump
I have many options and opportunities in my life, and I'm not sure which ones to pursue or prioritize.
Jump jump let's go now
I'm ready and excited to take a leap of faith and pursue something new or unknown.
Flip flop and flyI don't care if I die
I'm willing to take big risks and face potential danger, because I'm living life to the fullest and not holding anything back.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES E. CALHOUN, LOU WILLIE TURNER
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Mark Pelletier
I was so fortunate to see roomful on a hot summer night at Bovis. There was barely room for the band but somehow packed everyone in... great memories circa 1976