Long-Legged Guitar Pickin' Man
Johnny Cash [Feat. June Carter Cash] Lyrics
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Just you wait and see
Uh-uh guitar picker
You ain't leavin' without me
Oh, you big mouthed woman
You long-legged guitar pickin' manWell, we can work this out
Uh-huh, yes ma'am, I think we can
Well I stole the Hope diamond
Hopin' I could shut your mouth
But how am I gonna wear it
If I got to hide it out
Oh, you big mouthed woman
You long-legged guitar pickin' man
Well, we can work this out
Uh-huh, yes ma'am, I think we can
Well I bought you a first class ticket
For a luxury liner cruise
I got out in that ocean
Looked around and there was you
Oh, you big mouthed woman
You long-legged guitar pickin' man
Well, we can work this out
Uh-huh, yes ma'am, I think we canI bought you a big long limousine
But I don't want no car
I need my lovin' every day
But you're still what you are
You're just a big mouthed woman
You're a long-legged guitar pickin' man
Well, we can work this out, uh-huh
Yes ma'am, I think we can
The lyrics of "Long-Legged Guitar Pickin' Man" by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash can be interpreted as a humorous exchange between a man and a woman who are in a complicated relationship. The woman is referred to as a "long-legged guitar pickin' man" who refuses to be left behind by her partner, who is portrayed as a guitar picker. The man attempts to win her over with extravagant gifts such as the Hope diamond and a luxury liner cruise, but the woman remains steadfast in her refusal to be swayed by his offerings. She emphasizes that what she wants is love and affection, not material possessions.
The lyrics can be seen as a commentary on the power dynamics between the genders, with the woman challenging traditional notions of femininity and asserting her independence. The man, on the other hand, seems to struggle with understanding and satisfying the woman's needs, resorting to extravagant gestures that ultimately fail to impress her. Yet despite their differences, they both seem determined to work through their issues and come to an understanding.
Overall, "Long-Legged Guitar Pickin' Man" is a lighthearted and entertaining take on the complexities of relationships and the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm gonna start out walkin'
I am going to leave and walk away from this situation
Just you wait and see
I am confident in my decision to leave
Uh-uh guitar picker
I am addressing you as a guitar player
You ain't leavin' without me
I want to come with you and won't let you leave without me
Oh, you big mouthed woman
I am addressing you as someone who talks too much
You long-legged guitar pickin' man
I am addressing you as a guitar player with long legs
Well, we can work this out
We can find a solution to this problem
Uh-huh, yes ma'am, I think we can
I am agreeing with your suggestion that we can work out our problems
Well I stole the Hope diamond
I attempted to impress you by stealing a valuable diamond
Hopin' I could shut your mouth
My hope was that you wouldn't talk about my actions if I gave you the diamond
But how am I gonna wear it
I cannot wear the diamond if it is always associated with a negative action
If I got to hide it out
I will need to hide the diamond if you keep talking about it
Well I bought you a first class ticket
I attempted to impress you by buying you an expensive ticket
For a luxury liner cruise
I wanted us to have a nice experience together
I got out in that ocean
I went into the ocean
Looked around and there was you
And then I saw that you were already there
I bought you a big long limousine
I tried to impress you by buying you a fancy car
But I don't want no car
I don't need a car, I need love and attention
I need my lovin' every day
I need affection and love on a daily basis
But you're still what you are
You are still the same person
You're just a big mouthed woman
You still talk too much
You're a long-legged guitar pickin' man
You are still a guitar player with long legs
Well, we can work this out, uh-huh
We can still find a solution to our problems
Yes ma'am, I think we can
I agree with you that we can work things out
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUKE CROWTHER, GRANT MARSH, ROBERT PYNE, JOEL STOKER
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