The House Of The Rising Sun
Frijid Pink Lyrics


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There is a house in New Orleans,
They call the rising sun.
And it's been the ruin of many a poor Boy,
And God I know I'm one.

My mother was a tailor,
Sewed my new blue jeans.
My father was a gamblin' man.
Down in New Orleans.
Now the only thing a gambler needs is
A suitcase and a trunk.
And the only time he'll be satisfied
Is when he's on a drunk.

Oh mother, tell your children,
Not to do what I have done.
Spend your lives in sin and misery
In the house of the Rising Sun.

Well I've got one foot on the platform
The other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans
To wear that ball and chain

Well there is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun




And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
And God, I know, I'm one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frijid Pink's House of the Rising Sun paint a picture of a tragic story that is being conveyed in a very profound way. The song is told from the perspective of a man who seems to have experienced life from the bottom of the barrel. The house in New Orleans that they call the rising sun is presented as a place of ruin for many a poor boy, including the singer. His statement "and God I know I'm one" suggests he is resigned to his fate and that he blames himself for his downfall.


He goes on to give a glimpse into his family background, where his father was a gambler and his mother a tailor. The lyrics reveal that his father's addiction to gambling was the main reason for the family's downfall. The lyrics suggest that the father's addiction led to the ruin of the family, and the singer vows not to make the same mistake. At the end of the song, he is leaving town but acknowledges that he is still bound by the ball and chain of his memories and experiences.


Overall, the lyrics in House of the Rising Sun convey a sense of sadness and helplessness, painting a picture of a man who has lost everything through his own actions and the actions of others.


Line by Line Meaning

There is a house in New Orleans,
In New Orleans, there is a certain building that has gained notoriety.


They call the rising sun.
People refer to the building as the rising sun.


And it's been the ruin of many a poor Boy,
The building has caused the downfall of many unfortunate individuals, including myself.


And God I know I'm one.
I am one of the individuals who has been ruined by this building.


My mother was a tailor,
My mother worked as a tailor.


Sewed my new blue jeans.
She made me a new pair of blue jeans.


My father was a gamblin' man.
My father had a gambling problem.


Down in New Orleans.
He lived in the same city where the building is located.


Now the only thing a gambler needs is
A gambler requires very little to be satisfied.


A suitcase and a trunk.
All a gambler needs to carry their belongings is a suitcase and a trunk.


And the only time he'll be satisfied
A gambler only experiences contentment


Is when he's on a drunk.
when they are inebriated.


Oh mother, tell your children,
A plea for a mother to warn her offspring


Not to do what I have done.
To not make the mistakes I have in succumbing to the building's allure.


Spend your lives in sin and misery
The building is a place of sin and sorrow, and one must exert effort to avoid succumbing to it.


In the house of the Rising Sun.
The building is called the Rising Sun.


Well I've got one foot on the platform
I am in the process of boarding a train.


The other foot on the train
One foot is already on the train.


I'm going back to New Orleans
I am returning to New Orleans.


To wear that ball and chain
I am going back to face my punishment for my mistakes.


Well there is a house in New Orleans
Again, there is a building in New Orleans.


They call the Rising Sun
The building is known as the Rising Sun.


And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
As previously stated, the building has caused the destruction of many less fortunate individuals.


And God, I know, I'm one
The artist acknowledges that he has personally succumbed to the building's influence.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Price

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@AdrianoPedrasPreciosas

Viva o rock 🎸

@terrytroughton5390

No need to translate,😊

@terrybentley9936

Frigid Pink blows everyone away. It's my favorite from my early past

@davemoyer505

One of my favorite songs in grade school. Was blown away by the guitar work and that badass clear voice. Never understood why Frigid Pink never made it bigger- they should have!!!👍👍🎸🥁🎼❤️

@Straydogger

One-hit wonders is the reason why. lol

@bikerhighmiler8998

​@@Straydogger lame response

@alexgasiewski4970

@@bikerhighmiler8998 2 great LPs don't equal 1 hit wonder's. Take care Highmiler.

@bikerhighmiler8998

@@alexgasiewski4970 lame

@alexgasiewski4970

@@bikerhighmiler8998 I was agreeing with you , not the one who called them 1hit wonder's.

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@jbass69goat84

Lead singer Tom Beaudry passed away 09/02/2021. RIP brother, millions of people appreciated that voice. 🙏🇺🇲

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