St. Louis Blues
John Kirby & His Orchestra Lyrics

The first two lines of the song "I hate to see that evening sun go down, I hate to see that evening sun go down" sets a somber tone for the rest of the lyrics. It signifies the end of something, possibly indicating the end of a relationship or a separation between two people. "Cause my baby, he's gone left this town," confirms the former assumption. The singer's lover has left her, and she is left struggling with the sadness of his absence.

The next two lines "Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today, If I'm feelin' tomorrow like I feel today" showcases the singer's despair and hopelessness. She feels that no matter what happens in the future, her emotions will remain the same. The next line further confirms her resolution as she says, "I'll pack my truck and make my give-a-way." The singer acknowledges that there is no point in waiting around and hoping for something that may not happen.

The chorus of the song expresses the singer's dislike for the woman who has "stolen" her man. She calls her "St. Louis woman with her diamond ring," indicating that the woman is wealthy and glamorous. She is aware that her man is attracted to this woman, and it is because of her that he has left. The last verse expresses the singer's love for her man. Despite his absence, she loves him with all her heart and intends to do so for the rest of her life.