Seventh Son
Jools Holland/Sting Lyrics
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In the whole round world there's only one
I'm the one
Yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one
The one they call the seventh son
I can do things for you; make your heart feel glad
Look in the sky, predict the rain
I can tell when a woman's got another man
I'm the one
Yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one
The one they call the seventh son
I can hold you close, I can squeeze you tight
Make you cry for me both day and night
Heal the sick and raise the dead
Make little girls talk out of their heads
I'm the one
Yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one
The one they call the seventh son
I can talk these words that sound so sweet
Even make your little heart skip a beat
I can heal the sick and raise the dead
Make little girls talk out of their heads
I'm the one
Yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one
The one they call the seventh son
I'm the one x 6
The one they call the seventh son
I'm the one
I'm the one
The one they call the seventh son
The song "Seventh Son" by Jools Holland is a self-proclamation of a man who possesses mystical and supernatural powers. The song's title refers to a folklore belief that the seventh son born in a family is bestowed with unique abilities varying from prophecy to healing powers. In this context, the singer claims to be the seventh son, indicating that he is blessed with exceptional gifts. He boasts of having the power to predict future events and read people's minds, especially when a woman has another man in her life. The song also talks about his abilities to heal the sick and raise the dead, which highlights his godlike powers.
The song goes on to display his prowess in making people fall in love with him, as he promises to make the listener's heart feel glad and go weak in the knees. He even goes to the extent of claiming that he can make little girls talk out of their heads. His repetition of the line "I'm the one they call the seventh son" further emphasizes his dominance and reiterates his otherworldly abilities. Jools Holland's soulful voice and the lively beats heighten the song's mystical aura and add an element of intrigue to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's talking 'bout a seventh son
People are discussing the existence of a specific individual believed to possess magical abilities
In the whole round world there's only one
Out of all the people in the world, there is only one who fits the description of the seventh son
I'm the one
The singer admits to being the seventh son
Yes, I'm the one
The artist confirms they are indeed the seventh son
I'm the one, I'm the one
Repeating the fact that he is the seventh son
The one they call the seventh son
Referring to the singer's title
I can tell your future, it will come to pass
The singer claims to possess the ability to predict events that will happen in the future
I can do things for you; make your heart feel glad
The artist boasts of being capable of making people happy
Look in the sky, predict the rain
The artist claims to have the ability to predict weather patterns
I can tell when a woman's got another man
The artist claims to be able to detect when a woman is unfaithful to her partner
I can hold you close, I can squeeze you tight
The singer boasts of being able to physically embrace a person
Make you cry for me both day and night
The artist claims to have the power to evoke strong emotions from people
Heal the sick and raise the dead
The singer boasts of his ability to perform miracles
Make little girls talk out of their heads
The singer claims to possess the magic to make children behave oddly
I can talk these words that sound so sweet
The singer claims to be able to persuasively communicate and manipulate
Even make your little heart skip a beat
The artist boasts of being capable of causing a person to become excited or nervous
I'm the one x 6
Repeating the fact that he is the seventh son six times
The one they call the seventh son
Reinforcing the singer's title
I'm the one
Repeating that he is the seventh son
I'm the one
Emphasizing that he is indeed the only one with these powers
The one they call the seventh son
Closing with the artist's title
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY GLOVER, IVERSON MINTER, MORRIS LEVY
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