Seventh Son
Billy 'Crash' Craddock Lyrics


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Everybody's talkin' bout the seventh son in the whole wide world there is only one
And I'm the one yeah I'm the one
I'm the on I'm the one the one they call the seventh son
Well I can tell your future it will come to past
And I can do things to you make your heart feel glad
Look into skies predict the rain tell when a woman's got another man
And I'm the one mhm I'm the one
I'm the one I'm the one the one they call the seventh son
Well I could talk these words that could sound so sweet
It would even make your little heart heart skip a beat
Heal the sick and raise the dead make a little girls talk out of their head
I'm the one yeah I'm the one
I'm the on I'm the one the one they call the seventh son
(Oh let me hear you pick it son now)

Well I could talk these words

Yeah I'm the one yeah (I'm the one I'm the seventh son)
I'm the one

Overall Meaning

The song "Seventh Son" by Billy 'Crash' Craddock is a blues-rock inspired track about a man who claims to be the seventh son. In the whole wide world, there is only one person who is the seventh son, and that person is him. He boasts about his abilities to predict the future, bring joy to people's hearts, and even look at the skies to predict rain. He claims to have powers beyond normal human abilities, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, and even making a little girl talk out of her head.


The song portrays the idea of a man who possesses supernatural powers that are unique to him as the seventh son. As the lyrics suggest, the person speaking is quite confident in themselves and their abilities. They speak with authority, assurance, and a sense of mystery, which tends to leave the listener wanting more. Moreover, the song captures the essence of what makes blues music great - the feeling, the soul, and the raw emotions that come with singing about something deeply personal.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's talkin' bout the seventh son in the whole wide world there is only one
People all over the world talk about the legendary figure of the seventh son, but there is only one true seventh son.


And I'm the one yeah I'm the one
I am the seventh son that everyone is talking about.


I'm the on I'm the one the one they call the seventh son
I am the only one that fulfills the prophecy of being the seventh son.


Well I can tell your future it will come to past
I have the power to predict your future and it will come true.


And I can do things to you make your heart feel glad
I can perform miracles that will bring joy to your heart.


Look into skies predict the rain tell when a woman's got another man
I have the ability to predict weather patterns and to know when a woman is seeing someone else.


And I'm the one mhm I'm the one
I am the only one who possesses these mystical powers.


Well I could talk these words that could sound so sweet
My words are so powerful that they can sound sweet to your ears.


It would even make your little heart heart skip a beat
My words can even make your heart skip a beat with their beauty and power.


Heal the sick and raise the dead make a little girls talk out of their head
I possess the power to heal the sick and even raise the dead, and my words can inspire young girls to speak their minds.


I'm the one yeah I'm the one
All of these powers and abilities belong to me.


I'm the on I'm the one the one they call the seventh son
I am the only true seventh son who can perform all of these feats.




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Written by: SYLVESTER STEWART

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Comments from YouTube:

@johnwalko1483

A fantastic entertainer! He should be in the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Billy "Crash" Craddock is the Elvis Presley of Country Music. He can sing any song he chooses and make it sound so good. I enjoyed growing up and listening to him. I hope he"s doing well.

@marryannlamb9853

Thanks

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