Medley
Lee Williams Lyrics
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But money, women, and blues
You know my starter won't start this morning
You know my motor won't even turn
My starter won't start this morning
My motor won't even turn
I'm running with a fast class of women
Caused my little car to ruin
Hold up your head hold up your head, baby
Darling you've got your chin where
Mine is suppose to be
Hold up your head, baby
Hold up your head, baby
You've got your chin where mine
Is suppose to be
You've got your chin where mine
Is suppose to be
I just wanna lay my head up in your bosom
Lord, that would be such a good rest for me
I ain't gonna cry over you
No more baby oh no come on come on
You know it's one kind of
Favor I'd ask of you
You know it's one kind of favor
I'm gonna ask of you
One kind, one kind of favor
You know it's one kind of favor
I would ask of you
Keep my grave stone clean when I'm gone
Always remember my little darling
When I'm dead, i'm gone
Always remember my little darling
When I'm dead, i'm gone
I don't, I don't, I don't have to worry
I've gotta play
Have mercy on me troubled mind, I'm blue
But I won't be blue always
I know that sun is gonna shine in
My back door one of these days
I'm gonna lay my head on
Some lonesome railroad line
I'm gonna let one of them big
1800s pacify this worried mind
My string done slipped off the bridge
The lyrics of Lee Williams's song "Medley" convey a sense of struggle, heartbreak, and the yearning for comfort and redemption. The singer expresses his dissatisfaction with life, stating that he isn't interested in much besides money, women, and the blues. He describes his current state as his "starter won't start" and his "motor won't even turn," implying that he is feeling stuck and unable to move forward. He attributes this to his association with a fast crowd of women, suggesting that his reckless choices have led to his downfall.
The chorus takes on a more personal and intimate tone, as the singer asks the person he is addressing to "hold up your head" and laments that their roles have been reversed. He longs to find solace by resting his head in their bosom, seeking comfort and respite. Despite the pain he has experienced, he affirms that he won't cry over them anymore, signaling a resolve to move on and find a new path.
As the song progresses, the singer makes a request for a favor, asking that his grave stone be kept clean after his passing, and admonishing his loved one to always remember him. It is a plea for remembrance and a desire to leave a lasting legacy. The song concludes with a line about a slipped string on a guitar bridge, perhaps symbolizing a temporary setback in life's journey.
Overall, "Medley" explores themes of struggle, longing, and the search for solace amid hardship. It portrays a protagonist who has faced difficulties but remains resilient and hopeful for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I ain't crazy 'bout nothing
I have no strong attachments or passions
But money, women, and blues
Except for money, women, and blues music
You know my starter won't start this morning
My car's starting mechanism is malfunctioning
You know my motor won't even turn
The engine of my car refuses to start
I'm running with a fast class of women
I am involved with promiscuous women
Caused my little car to ruin
Which led to the downfall of my small car
Hold up your head hold up your head, baby
Lift up your spirit, my dear
Darling you've got your chin where
My head should be resting
Mine is suppose to be
Instead of mine being there
You just got your chin where mine
Your chin is in the place where mine
Is suppose to be
Should be situated
I just wanna lay my head up in your bosom
I desire the comfort and solace of resting on your chest
Lord, that would be such a good rest for me
It would provide me with great relaxation
I ain't gonna cry over you
I will not shed tears because of you
No more baby oh no come on come on
I am done with feeling sad, it's time to move on
You know it's one kind of
There is a specific type of
Favor I'd ask of you
Request I would make to you
Keep my grave stone clean when I'm gone
Ensure that my gravestone remains neat once I have passed away
Always remember my little darling
Always hold the memory of my dear close
When I'm dead, I'm gone
After my death, when I am no longer here
I don't have to worry
I won't have any concerns
I've gotta play
I must continue performing
Have mercy on me troubled mind, I'm blue
Show compassion for my distressed and melancholic state
But I won't be blue always
However, I will not remain sad forever
I know that sun is gonna shine in
I am aware that eventually, the sun will shine through
My back door one of these days
At some point in the future
I'm gonna lay my head on
I plan to rest my head upon
Some lonesome railroad line
A desolate railway track
I'm gonna let one of them big
I will allow one of those large
1800s pacify this worried mind
Steam locomotives from the 1800s to soothe my troubled thoughts
My string done slipped off the bridge
The string of my musical instrument has come loose from the bridge
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RIP Mr Lee Williams! GONE BUT WILL NEVEREVER BE FORGOTTEN!! MISS YOU! ❤❤😢😢
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One of the best ever to play lead guitar
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I love hearing my friend Alton play that guitar! Got me praising the Lord, in my wheelchair🎸🎸😍❤
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Alton is just bananas.
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