Seduction
Jorio Lyrics
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For the San Jacinto line,
The desert is my brother,
My skin is cracked and dry
I was ridin' on a folk coach
And everything was fine,
'Till we took a shorter road
To save some time
They shot me in the chest
They may have wounded me but,
They'll never get the best
Of better men
'Cause I'll ride again
I am a river gambler,
I make a livin' dealin' cards
My clothes are smooth and honest,
My heart is cold and hard
I was shufflin' for some delta boys,
On a boat for New Orleans,
I was the greatest shark they'd ever seen
But the captain bumped a sandbar,
And an ace fell from my sleeve
They threw me overboard,
As I swore I didn't cheat
But I could swim
And I'll ride again
We are heroes of the homeland, American remains
We live in many faces and answer many names
We will not be forgotten, we won't be left behind
Our memories live on in mortal minds
And poets pens
We'll ride again
I am a mid-west farmer,
I make a livin' off the land,
I ride a John Deere tractor,
I'm a liberated man
But the rain it hasn't fallen,
Since the middle of July,
And if it don't come soon my crops will die
The bank man says he likes me,
But there's nothin' he can do
He tells me that he's comin',
But the clouds are comin' too
He ain't my friend
And I'll ride again
I am an American Indian,
My tribe is Cherokee
My forefathers loved this land
They left it here for me
But the white man came with boats,
And trains and dirty factories,
An' poisoned my existence with his deeds
Nature is our mother,
We are suckling at her breast
And he who tries to beat her down,
Will lose her to the rest
They'll never win
I'll ride again
We are heroes of the homeland, American remains
We live in many faces and answer many names
We will not be forgotten, we won't be left behind
Our memories live on in mortal minds and poets pens
We'll ride again
The song "Seduction" by Jorio is a powerful and evocative ode to American resilience and the spirit of those who have faced hardship and adversity but continue to fight on. The lyrics showcase a series of stories about different people from different walks of life, united by their determination not to be beaten down by their circumstances.
The opening verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer identifying as a "shotgun rider" who has been wounded but will "ride again". This can be interpreted both literally and metaphorically, with the "San Jacinto line" possibly referring to a specific train route or more generally to the idea of a journey through life. The dry and cracked desert landscape serves as a vivid backdrop to this tale of survival and resilience.
The following verses introduce us to other characters, including a river gambler, a mid-western farmer, and an American Indian. Each is facing their own challenges and struggles, from droughts and crop failures to the impact of colonialism and pollution. However, they all share a refusal to be beaten, a determination to keep fighting and keep moving forward. The final verse brings all of these stories together, emphasizing the idea that these people are all part of the fabric of America and that their memories and legacies will endure.
Overall, "Seduction" is a stirring tribute to the courage and resilience of the American people, celebrating the diverse and often unsung heroes who embody these qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a shotgun rider
I am a skilled hustler who travels quickly to stay ahead of the game
For the San Jacinto line
I move swiftly through a specific region, exploiting the opportunities that arise
The desert is my brother
I am comfortable in harsh conditions, and see beauty and potential in the barren and neglected
My skin is cracked and dry
The harshness of my environment has toughened me, and I am not easily broken
I was ridin' on a folk coach
I was taken in by the allure of something untrustworthy
And everything was fine
At first, everything appeared to be going exactly as planned
'Till we took a shorter road
We took a dangerous shortcut to try and save time
To save some time
We made an impulsive decision without considering the long-term consequences
The bandits only fired once
Our recklessness attracted danger, but we narrowly avoided the worst of it
They shot me in the chest
Our dangerous journey had serious consequences, leaving me wounded
They may have wounded me but
I am not defeated, and my strength and willpower remain unbroken
They'll never get the best
I will prevail despite adversity
'Cause I'll ride again
I am resilient, and will continue to take risks to achieve success
I am a river gambler
I am a skilled player who takes risks on the waterways
I make a livin' dealin' cards
I profit from my ability to read people and manipulate the odds in my favor
My clothes are smooth and honest
I project an image of respectability and trustworthiness
My heart is cold and hard
But beneath the surface, I am ruthless and unfeeling
I was shufflin' for some delta boys
I found myself in a situation where I could easily manipulate and profit from others
On a boat for New Orleans
I took advantage of transient situations to make a quick profit
I was the greatest shark they'd ever seen
I was highly skilled and confident in my abilities to take advantage of others
But the captain bumped a sandbar
A mistake on someone else's part threatened to expose my duplicity
And an ace fell from my sleeve
My gamble was exposed, and I was caught cheating
They threw me overboard
I faced the consequences of my actions, and was cast out by those I had deceived
As I swore I didn't cheat
I refused to take responsibility for my dishonesty and continued to deny my wrongdoing
But I could swim
I am resourceful and can find a way out of difficult situations
And I'll ride again
I am undeterred by setbacks, and will continue to take risks to achieve success
We are heroes of the homeland, American remains
We are Americans who take pride in our country, and recognize its strengths and weaknesses
We live in many faces and answer many names
We come from diverse backgrounds, and have different experiences and perspectives
We will not be forgotten, we won't be left behind
We will not allow ourselves to become marginalized or erased from history
Our memories live on in mortal minds
We leave a lasting impact on those we touch, even after we are gone
And poets pens
Our stories and experiences are immortalized in literature and art, and continue to be shared and celebrated
We'll ride again
We are resilient, and will continue to contribute to American society and culture
I am a mid-west farmer
I am an independent, hard-working farmer who makes a living off the land
I make a livin' off the land
My income is directly tied to the quality of the crops I grow and harvest
I ride a John Deere tractor
I use modern technology to maximize my efficiency and productivity
I'm a liberated man
I am self-sufficient, and pride myself on my ability to provide for myself and my family
But the rain it hasn't fallen
I face the unpredictable and uncontrollable natural elements that can impact the success of my harvest
Since the middle of July
This drought has been going on for an extended period of time, placing my livelihood at risk
And if it don't come soon my crops will die
Without adequate rainfall, my crops will wither and die, leading to financial ruin
The bank man says he likes me
The financial institutions I rely on for loans and support may be friendly, but ultimately prioritize their own interests over mine
But there's nothin' he can do
My situation is out of my control, and may be out of the control of those who could help me
He tells me that he's comin'
There may be a glimmer of hope, but it is not guaranteed and may be too late
But the clouds are comin' too
Even with the promise of rain, there is always a possibility that the elements will not cooperate
He ain't my friend
I cannot fully trust anyone else to protect my interests and livelihood
And I'll ride again
I am resilient, and will continue to take risks and adapt to changing circumstances to survive
I am an American Indian
I am a member of an indigenous group that has lived in the Americas for thousands of years
My tribe is Cherokee
I come from a specific and proud cultural heritage
My forefathers loved this land
My ancestors had a deep connection to and love for the natural environment they called home
They left it here for me
They passed on their legacy and traditions to future generations
But the white man came with boats
The arrival of European colonizers and settlers changed the course of indigenous history
And trains and dirty factories
The industrialization and exploitation of natural resources further dispossessed and marginalized native peoples
An' poisoned my existence with his deeds
The impact of colonizers has resulted in generational trauma and environmental degradation that continue to affect the health and well-being of native communities
Nature is our mother
The natural environment is sacred and essential to the survival and identity of indigenous peoples
We are suckling at her breast
We have a symbiotic relationship with nature, depending on its bounty for our sustenance and survival
And he who tries to beat her down
Those who seek to exploit and destroy nature are ultimately doomed to fail
Will lose her to the rest
The consequences of environmental destruction will ultimately impact all of society, even those who do not directly benefit from it
They'll never win
Indigenous peoples will continue to assert their rights and cultural identity, and will not allow themselves to be erased or assimilated
I'll ride again
I am resilient, and will continue to assert my identity and defend my cultural heritage, against all odds
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES WRIGHT, RICHARD BUTLER, IZZY AVILA, USHER RAYMOND, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES HARRIS III, BOBBY ROSS JR. AVILA
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