Preachin' Blues
Derek Trucks Band The Lyrics
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I'm goin' get me religion, I'm goin' join the baptist church
You know I wanna be a baptist preacher, so I won't have to work
One sister jumped up, she began to shout
One sister jumped up, she began to shout
She said I'm so glad, that corn liquor goin' out
One deacon jumped up, said sister why don't you hush
Know you drink corn liqour and your lie's a horrible stink - ??
Well I wish I had, wish I had a heaven of my own
Well I wish I had, wish I had a heaven of my own
You know I'd give all my women a long and happy home
Well I'm goin' get me religion, I'm goin' join the baptist church
I'm goin' get me religion, I'm goin' join the baptist vchurch
You know I wanna be a baptist preacher, so I won't have to work
I won't have to work, won't have to work, won't have to work
yeah
The lyrics of Preachin' Blues by Derek Trucks Band convey the message of the singer who wants to find redemption and start a new life by joining the Baptist Church. The opening lines of the song show the singer's desire to seek religion and join the Baptist Church. The following lines suggest that the singer wants to be a Baptist preacher to avoid working hard. The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's desire to join the Baptist Church and become a preacher.
The lyrics further reveal the reaction of people around the singer as he declares his intention to join the Baptist Church. One sister breaks out into a shout expressing her joy over the fact that the singer is finally giving up liquor. On the other hand, one deacon chides the sister for her hypocrisy as she herself drinks corn liquor. In the following lines, the singer yearns for a better life, where he could provide shelter and happiness for his women. The song ends with the chorus, where the singer reiterates his desire to join the Baptist Church.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm goin' get me religion, I'm goin' join the baptist church
The singer wants to join the Baptist church to gain religion.
You know I wanna be a baptist preacher, so I won't have to work
The singer seeks to become a Baptist preacher to avoid having to work.
One sister jumped up, she began to shout
One woman felt compelled to express her excitement or joy, though it is unclear why.
She said I'm so glad, that corn liquor goin' out
She expressed her happiness that corn liquor, a potentially harmful or addictive beverage, is going away or going out of fashion.
Well another deacon jumped up, said sister why don't you hush
Another church official did not want the woman to speak, possibly because of her drinking habit.
Know you drink corn liqour and your lie's a horrible stink - ??
It is unclear what the singer is trying to communicate with this line.
Well I wish I had, wish I had a heaven of my own
The singer wishes they had their own version of heaven, a place of happiness and peace.
You know I'd give all my women a long and happy home
The artist desires to provide their female partners with a long and happy place to live.
I won't have to work, won't have to work, won't have to work
The artist repeats their desire to avoid work by becoming a Baptist preacher.
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@natecalhoun4427
Derek Trucks keepin' blues guitar alive and well into the 21st Century!
@markhoffman2237
Incredible! Warren and the T.T. Band is one of the greatest blues combinations I've ever heard. Just wow!
@tommonfron5166
Derek's tone is godly
@allanbriggs9007
This is great.
@rivernole
Doesn't get any better than this!
@scot2691
Not being a huge fan of the Mule I forget that Warren can really sing and he and Derek together are pure synergy. Thanks guys
@williamhoey6900
This right here, is pure amazing
@lauracole5406
Awesome work you two !! I loved it ! Derek in the zone with his guitar & Warren singing them Blues ..beautiful ring to it !!
@sgorneau
I just can't get enough of you guys.
@mikerowland8961
Some of the classiest musicians around!