Seventh Son
Mabon Willie Lyrics
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But in the whole round world there is only one, and
I'm the one, yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one,
I'm the one they call the seventh son
Well I can tell your future before it comes to pass
And I can do things for you that make your heart feel glad
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,
I'm the one they call the seventh son
Now I can hold you close and I can squeeze you tight
And I can make you cry for me both day and night
And I can heal the sick and even raise the dead
And make you little girls talk out of your head
I'm the one, yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one,
I'm the one they call the seventh son
Now I can talk these words that sound so sweet
I can make your little heart even skip a beat
I can take you, baby, hold you in my arms
And make the flesh quiver on your lovely bones
I'm the one, yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one,
I'm the one they call the seventh son
Well now everybody cryin' 'bout the seventh son
But in the whole round world there is only one, and
I'm the one, yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one,
I'm the one they call the seventh son
I'm the one they call the seventh son
I'm the one they call the seventh son
Mabon "Willie" Smith's "Seventh Son" is a blues song where the singer claims to be the seventh son, who possesses the powers of divination, healing, and seduction. The singer boasts of his ability to predict the future and read people's hearts. He also claims to possess powers to heal the sick, raise the dead, and make girls swoon. The singer seems to be confident of his abilities and claims to be the only one with such skills in the whole world.
The song is a powerful representation of the blues tradition, where the singer-protagonist is a self-styled expert in numerous areas. He boasts of his abilities and his unique skills in manipulating his audience with words and actions. The song is also a symbol of African-American folklore and the tradition of believing in the mystical powers of the seventh son.
The singer's confidence in his abilities is unshakable throughout the song, and the repeated claim of being the only seventh son in the world adds to his sense of individuality and superiority. The song is a testament to the rich culture and musical heritage of the blues and represents the deep-rooted beliefs and values of the African-American community.
Line by Line Meaning
Well now everybody cryin' 'bout the seventh son
People are talking about the mystical seventh son and wondering where they can find one.
But in the whole round world there is only one, and
Despite the talk, there is only one seventh son in the entire world.
I'm the one, yes, I'm the one
And that person is me - I am the seventh son.
I'm the one, I'm the one,
I'm the one they call the seventh son
I am the person that people refer to as the seventh son.
Well I can tell your future before it comes to pass
I have the ability to predict what will happen in the future before it actually does.
And I can do things for you that make your heart feel glad
I have the power to do things that will make you feel happy and content.
Look at the skies and predict the rain
I am able to look at the sky and predict whether it will rain or not.
I can tell when a woman's got another man
I can also detect when a woman is seeing someone else on the side.
Now I can hold you close and I can squeeze you tight
I have the physical strength to hold you tightly in my arms.
And I can make you cry for me both day and night
I have the ability to evoke emotions in you so strong that you will cry for me day and night.
And I can heal the sick and even raise the dead
I have the power to heal people who are sick, and can even bring the dead back to life.
And make you little girls talk out of your head
I can also make young girls say things that are unexpected or out of character.
Now I can talk these words that sound so sweet
I can use my words to make you feel good and happy.
I can make your little heart even skip a beat
My words have the ability to make your heart race with excitement.
I can take you, baby, hold you in my arms
I can physically hold you in my arms and make you feel safe and secure.
And make the flesh quiver on your lovely bones
My touch has the power to make your body react with pleasure and excitement.
I'm the one they call the seventh son
All of these abilities have earned me the reputation of being the seventh son.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HENRY GLOVER, MORRIS LEVY, IVERSON MINTER
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