The Newest St. Louis Blues
Frank Trumbauer and 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 lyrics to Frank Trumbauer and His Orchestra's song The Newest St. Louis Blues are a classic blues love song about the pain of lost love. The opening lyrics, “I hate to see that evening sun go down, cause my baby, he’s gone left this town” captures the feeling of despair and heartbreak that comes when a lover leaves. The follow-up lyrics, “Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today, if I'm feeling tomorrow like I feel today, I'll pack my truck and make my give-a-way” convey the sense of hopelessness and desperation that comes with the possibility of a future without the person one loves.
The chorus, “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” emphasizes the pain and grief caused by a lover leaving, and suggests that the love that was once there has now become cold and distant. The final verse, “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” demonstrates the extent of the love felt by the singer of the song, despite the heartbreak that has been caused.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate to see that evening sun go down
The sadness and gloom that comes with the sunset is unbearable, knowing that my loved one has left town.
Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today
If I'm still feeling the hurt and emptiness in my heart tomorrow, I'll leave and start anew.
St. Louis woman with her diamond ring
That woman in St. Louis with all her wealth and jewelry commands and controls the man I love, and if not for her, we'd be together.
I got the St. Louis blues, blues as I can be
The pain I feel in my heart is so intense, it's like a never-ending blue song.
That man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea
The man I love has a heart as hard and unyielding as a rock that's been thrown into the vast ocean.
I love my baby like a school boy loves his pie
My love for him is pure, innocent, and boundless, like the insatiable love of a school boy for his favorite dessert.
Like a Kentucky colonel loves his mint 'n rye
My love for him is as strong and true as the fondness of a Kentucky colonel for his favorite drink.
I love my man till the day I die
I will love and cherish the man I adore until my last breath.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: William Christopher Handy
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