James Stinson chose the alias, 'Clarence G' as a reference to an author 'Clarence G. Hamilton' who wrote books regarding music theory and music history. Some of the titles of the books are:
- Epochs in Musical Progress
- Outlines of Music History
- Sound: And Its Relation To Music
- Touch and Expression in Piano Playing
Drexciya, James Stinson, were very secretive in their production techniques and influences, but this is one of many Drexciyan mysteries solved.
Ain't Got No Home
Clarence Lyrics
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Ain't got no home
A-no place to roam
Ain't got no home
A-no place to roam
I'm a lonely boy
I ain't got a home
I got a voice
I love to sing
I sing like a girl
And I sing like a frog
I'm a lonely boy
I ain't got a home
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
I ain't got a man
I ain't got a son
I ain't got a daughter
I ain't got no one
I'm a lonely girl
I ain't got a home
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
I ain't got a mudder
I ain't got a fadder
I ain't got a sister
Not even a brudder
I'm a lonely frog
I ain't got a home
Oh, what you say to me
Please say to me
Oh, what you say to me
Please say to me
I'm a lonely frog
I ain't got a home
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
Ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo-ooo ooo
The song "Ain't Got No Home" by Clarence 'Frogman' Henry is a bluesy tune that describes the loneliness and isolation felt by the singer who does not have a place to call home. The lyrics repeat the phrases "ain't got no home" and "I'm a lonely boy/ girl/ frog", emphasizing the singer's sense of displacement and the lack of meaningful relationships in their life. The repetition of the phrase "ooo-ooo" contributes to the melancholic and mournful tone of the song, as the singer seems to be crying out for help or companionship.
The second stanza of the song adds a bit of humor to the mix, as the singer describes their unique singing voice - "I sing like a girl/ and I sing like a frog". The metaphorical comparison between the singer and a frog reinforces the image of the singer as an outsider, a creature who does not quite fit in with the rest of the world. The last stanza of the song introduces a possible plea for help or connection, as the singer asks "Oh, what you say to me/ Please say to me". However, the song ends on a somber note, with the repeated phrase "I ain't got a home" driving home the sense of loss and desolation.
Overall, "Ain't Got No Home" is a poignant and reflective song that offers a powerful glimpse into the emotional landscape of a person who feels disconnected from the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't got no home
I don't have a place to live
A-no place to roam
I have nowhere to wander
I'm a lonely boy
I feel isolated and unhappy
I got a voice
I have a singing voice
I love to sing
I enjoy singing
I sing like a girl
My singing voice is high-pitched, like a girl's voice
And I sing like a frog
My singing voice is also croaky, like a frog's voice
I ain't got a man
I don't have a boyfriend/husband
I ain't got a son
I don't have a son
I ain't got a daughter
I don't have a daughter
I ain't got no one
I don't have anyone
I'm a lonely girl
I feel isolated and unhappy
I ain't got a mudder
I don't have a mother
I ain't got a fadder
I don't have a father
I ain't got a sister
I don't have a sister
Not even a brudder
I don't even have a brother
I'm a lonely frog
I feel isolated and unhappy
Oh, what you say to me
What are you saying to me?
Please say to me
Please tell me
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Written by: Clarence Henry
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