You Scolded Me And Drove Me From Your Door
Mississippi Bracey Lyrics
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You scolded me, faro, Lord, drove me all, from your door
Well, the Good Book say you′ve got to reap just what you sow
There was ice and snow, now, layin' outside of your door
There was ice and snow, now, layin′ outside of your door
Your good old man rolled for you at times when he was not able to go
Can't sleep for dreamin′, now, can't stay woke for cryin′
I was thinkin' about that little old brown of mine
I′m, I'm worried now, but I won't be worried long
I′m worried now, but I won′t be worried long
It takes a worried woman, now, sing the worried song
Uh, you got a bad husband, now, baby, that'll be all right
You got a bad husband, now, baby, that′ll be all right
Said, I'll dog your husband like a rabbit dogs your dog at night
Be so glad when my buddy dead and gone
I′ll be so glad when my buddy dead and gone
Lord, my buddy got somethin', now, Lord, I′d like to own
In Mississippi Bracey's song "You Scolded Me And Drove Me", the singer describes being scolded by someone named Faro, and then being driven away from their home. The singer acknowledges that the situation is a direct result of their own actions, as the Good Book says "you've got to reap just what you sow". Outside of Faro's door, there is ice and snow, and the singer thinks of their "little old brown" and can't sleep or stop crying. But despite their worry, the singer insists that they won't be worried for long because "it takes a worried woman, now, sing a worried song". The singer also makes a snide comment about Faro's husband, saying that they will "dog your husband like a rabbit dogs your dog at night". Finally, the singer reveals that they have something to gain from the death of their "buddy", which hints at some kind of darker motive or past wrongdoing.
Line by Line Meaning
You scolded me, faro, and then drove me all, from your door
You yelled at me and kicked me out of your house, faro.
Well, the Good Book say you′ve got to reap just what you sow
The Bible says you will face consequences for your actions.
There was ice and snow, now, layin' outside of your door
There was snow and ice piled up outside of your home.
Your good old man rolled for you at times when he was not able to go
Your husband did things for you even when he was unable to do them.
I can't sleep for dreamin', now, can′t stay woke for cryin′
I can't stop dreaming and crying.
I was thinkin' about that little old brown of mine
I was thinking about someone special to me.
I′m worried now, but I won′t be worried long
I am currently concerned, but I won't be for much longer.
It takes a worried woman, now, sing the worried song
It is common for women to sing when they are worried.
You got a bad husband, now, baby, that′ll be all right
Your husband may be bad, but it will be okay in the end.
Said, I'll dog your husband like a rabbit dogs your dog at night
I will harass your husband like a rabbit chases a dog at night.
I′ll be so glad when my buddy dead and gone
I will be happy when my friend is gone.
Lord, my buddy got somethin', now, Lord, I′d like to own
My friend has something I want.
Writer(s): Caldwell Bracey
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.