The Blues
Eartha Kitt feat. Henri René & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I hate to see that evening sun go down
Cause my baby, he's gone left this town
Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today
If I'm feelin' tomorrow like I feel today
I'll pack my truck and make my give-a-way
Pulls that man around by her, if it wasn't for her and her
That man I love would have gone nowhere, nowhere
I got the St. Louis blues, blues as I can be
That man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea
Or else he wouldn't have gone so far from me
I love my baby like a school boy loves his pie
Like a Kentucky colonel loves his mint 'n rye
I love my man till the day I die
The song "St. Louis Blues" by Eartha Kitt & Shorty Rogers presents the sentiment of longing and heartbreak with a bluesy tune. The first verse expresses the feeling of sadness associated with the sun setting, which signifies the end of something. In this context, the end of the day signifies the loss of the woman's partner, which makes her incredibly sad. She goes on to say that if she feels tomorrow like she does today, she will pack her things and leave the town. The second verse highlights the role that a woman with a diamond ring has played in taking away her lover. The woman in question pulls her man around and could be responsible for his decision to leave. The final verse reveals the love the woman has for her lover - it is all-encompassing, pure and strong.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate to see that evening sun go down
I feel sad when the evening comes to an end
Cause my baby, he's gone left this town
Because my lover has left this place
Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today
I'll feel the same tomorrow as I do today
I'll pack my truck and make my give-a-way
I'll leave this place and start anew
St. Louis woman with her diamond ring
The woman with the diamond ring from St. Louis
Pulls that man around by her, if it wasn't for her and her
She controls and influences the man's actions
That man I love would have gone nowhere, nowhere
My lover would not have left if not for her
I got the St. Louis blues, blues as I can be
I feel very sad and blue about St. Louis
That man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea
My lover has a heart that is hard and unyielding
Or else he wouldn't have gone so far from me
Otherwise, he would not have gone so far away from me
I love my baby like a school boy loves his pie
I love my lover with the intensity of a schoolboy's love for his favorite food
Like a Kentucky colonel loves his mint 'n rye
Like how a Kentucky colonel loves his favorite whiskey
I love my man till the day I die
I will love my lover until the day I die
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: WILLIAM C HANDY
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