Mean Woman Blues
Jason D. Williams Lyrics


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Tryin' hard to be a happy woman
But sometimes life just overcomes me
Everyday I'm workin' just to pay my dues
Lay down at night, my mind is so confused
Goin' down south with the New York City blues

Gotta hit the road before I blow a fuse
I might buy me a Cadillac or a Chevrolet
I don't care what model as long as it takes me away

I've been hiding my heart in a trunk
Can you come see me when my ship has sunk
You can give me lovin', that I can't refuse
And love is the one thing that's sure to cure my blues
Goin' down the road with a heave heart

Tryin' to find lightness in the dark
Tryin' to live my life, tryin' to get satisfied
My mind is in the city but my heart is in the countryside

Tryin' hard to be a happy woman
But sometimes life just overcomes me
Everyday I'm workin' just to pay my dues




Lay down at night, my mind is so confused
Lay down at night, my mind is so confused

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jason D. Williams's "Mean Woman Blues" depict a woman who is struggling through her daily life. She is trying her best to be happy and content but life just keeps getting in her way. She works hard every day just to make ends meet but this causes her mind to be confused and overwhelmed. She even mentions that she is going through the New York City blues and that she needs to get away before she "blows a fuse."


The woman in the song is looking for a way out of her stressful life and is willing to travel any distance to find it. She contemplates buying a Cadillac or a Chevrolet, not caring what model as long as it takes her away. She has hidden her heart in a trunk and is looking for someone to give her love that she cannot refuse. She knows that love is the one thing that will cure her blues and is desperately searching for it. Although she is feeling lost and confused, she still has hope and is trying to find lightness in the dark.


Overall, the song portrays a woman who is trying to survive in a world that is overwhelming and exhausting. She is looking for an escape and is hoping to find love as a way out of her current situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Tryin' hard to be a happy woman
I am making an effort to maintain a positive outlook on life


But sometimes life just overcomes me
But occasionally, life becomes too much for me to handle


Everyday I'm workin' just to pay my dues
I spend each day laboring just so I can make my payments and contribute my share


Lay down at night, my mind is so confused
At night, I lie down with a mind full of confusion


Goin' down south with the New York City blues
I'm heading down south trying to escape the blues in the city


Gotta hit the road before I blow a fuse
I must start my journey soon before I lose my composure


I might buy me a Cadillac or a Chevrolet
I could potentially purchase a Cadillac or Chevrolet


I don't care what model as long as it takes me away
As long as it gets me away, the model doesn't matter


I've been hiding my heart in a trunk
I have concealed my emotions from others


Can you come see me when my ship has sunk
Will you come to my aid when I am desperate and without hope?


You can give me lovin', that I can't refuse
You can offer me love that I cannot turn down


And love is the one thing that's sure to cure my blues
Love is the one thing that can heal my sadness


Goin' down the road with a heavy heart
I am setting off on my journey with a heavy heart


Tryin' to find lightness in the dark
I am searching for a glimmer of hope in the midst of despair


Tryin' to live my life, tryin' to get satisfied
I am attempting to live my life and achieve satisfaction


My mind is in the city but my heart is in the countryside
My thoughts are in the city, but my emotions long for the peace of the countryside


Tryin' hard to be a happy woman
I am making an effort to maintain a positive outlook on life


But sometimes life just overcomes me
But occasionally, life becomes too much for me to handle


Everyday I'm workin' just to pay my dues
I spend each day laboring just so I can make my payments and contribute my share


Lay down at night, my mind is so confused
At night, I lie down with a mind full of confusion




Lyrics © ALPHA MUSIC, INC.
Written by: LUCINDA GAYL WILLIAMS

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