Thirty Days
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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I'm gonna give you thirty days to get back home
I done called up the gypsy woman on the telephone
She gonna send out a world wide hoodoo
That'll be the very thing that'll suit you
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
Oh thirty days (thirty days!)
Oh thirty days (thirty days!)
Baby I'mma see that you be back home in thirty days
Well she gonna send out a world wide hoodoo
That'll be the very thing that'll suit ya
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
I done talked to the judge in private early this morning
And he took me to the sheriff's office to sign a warrant
Gonna put a cross charge again ya
That'll be the very thing that'll send ya
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
Oh thirty days (thirty days)
Oh thirty days (thirty days)
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
Yeah we gonna put a cross charge again ya
That'll be the very thing that'll send ya
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
If I don't get no satisfaction from the judge
I'm gonna take it to the FBI and voice my grudge
If they don't give me no consolation
I'm gonna take it to the United Nations
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
Oh Thirty Days! (thirty days)
Oh Thirty Days! (thirty days)
Babe I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
If you don't give me no consolation

I'm gonna take it to the United Nations
I'm gonna see that you be back home in Thirty Days!

Overall Meaning

The song "Thirty Days" by Chuck Berry is about a man who is giving his woman thirty days to come back home. He calls up a gypsy woman who will send out a world wide hoodoo to help bring her back. He claims that he has talked to the judge in private and will put a false charge against her if she does not return in thirty days. Towards the end of the song, he mentions that if he doesn't get any satisfaction from the judge, he will take it to the FBI and eventually to the United Nations.


The lyrics of this song are cleverly written in a way that tells a story. The repetition of "thirty days" emphasizes the urgency and importance of the woman's return. The gypsy woman represents the mystical and unknown, adding an element of fascination to the song. The false charge that he threatens to enact demonstrates the desperation that the man feels towards getting his woman back.


In addition, the song employs a unique and catchy melody that has made it a classic hit. The chorus is sung with gusto and enthusiasm, making it an extremely memorable part of the song. The guitar riffs and drum beats add to the overall energy of the song, making it a lively and upbeat tune.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna give you thirty days to get back home
I'm giving you thirty days to return home


I done call up to the gypsy woman on the telephone
I called a gypsy woman on the phone


She gonna send out a world wide hoodoo
The woman will perform a worldwide hoodoo


That'll be the very thing that'll suit you
The hoodoo will benefit you


I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
I will ensure that you return home in thirty days


I done talked to the judge in private early this morning
I spoke to the judge privately this morning


And he took me to the sheriff's office to sign a warrant
He took me to sign a warrant at the sheriff's office


They gon' put a false charge again' ya (against ya)
They will falsely accuse you


That'll be the very thing that'll send ya
This accusation will cause you to be sent away


If I don't get no satisfaction from the judge
If I am not satisfied with the judge's decision


I'm gonna take it to the FBI and voice my grudge
I'll take the case to the FBI and complain


If they don't give me no consolation
If they don't provide me with any help or support


I'm gonna take it to the United Nations
I'll take it to the United Nations


Oh thirty days! (thirty days)
Oh thirty days!


Baby, I'mma see that you be back home in thirty days
I'll make sure you're back home in thirty days


Well if you don't give me no consolation
If you don't help me


I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days!
I'll still make sure you're back in thirty days




Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHUCK BERRY

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@johnthrussell1377

Great song great voice

@greystep6520

1955 views

@KaroshiSalad2000s

Hello

@greystep6520

@@KaroshiSalad2000s Hi ;]

@georgehorner1578

1955 , black leather,501s, rolled at the cuff, my engineer boots, a turquoise knuckle head Harley and the highest pompadour on earth ,

@木倉谷哲也

Lyrics:

I'm gonna give you thirty days to get back home
I done call up to the gypsy woman on the telephone
She gonna send out a world wide hoodoo
That'll be the very thing that'll suit you
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days

Oh, thirty days (thirty days)
Oh, thirty days (thirty days)
Baby, I'mma see that you be back home in thirty days
Well, she's gonna send out a world wide hoodoo
That'll be the very thing that'll suit ya
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days

I done talked to the judge in private early this morning
And he took me to the sheriff's office to sign a warrant
They gon' put a false charge again' ya (against ya)
That'll be the very thing that'll send ya
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days

Oh, thirty days (thirty days)
Oh, thirty days (thirty days)
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
Yeah, we're gonna put a false charge again' ya
That'll be the very thing that'll send ya
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days

[ guitar solo ]

If I don't get no satisfaction from the judge
I'm gonna take it to the FBI and voice my grudge
If they don't give me no consolation
I'm gonna take it to the United Nations
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days

Oh, thirty days (thirty days)
Oh, thirty days (thirty days)
Baby, I'mma see that you be back home in thirty days
Well, if you don't give me no consolation
I'm gonna take it to the United Nations
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days

@rawuploads560

wait, so these are no longer considered Hits? I swear this and the other ones were in the Archives

@Alwayswilling

They'll always remain "hits" to the ears of many who grew up listening to this good ol' 50s rock n roll. It's all in the ear of the beholder, my friend, not subject to the whims of folks who want to organize and archive according to someone else's impressions.

@stasdimitrovstasdimitrov5818

I want song of the south

@mikevarela9141

30 days ain't shit 😅

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