Honeymoon Blues
Nigel Watson; Peter Green Lyrics
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Betty Mae, Betty Mae, you shall be my wife someday
I wants a little sweet girl, that will do anything, that I say
Betty Mae, you is my heart string, you is my destiny
Betty Mae, you is my heart string, you is my destiny
And you rolls across my mind, baby, each and every day
Hmm hmm, little girl, my life seem so misery
Baby, I guess it must be love, now, hoo mm, Lord that's takin' effect on me
Some day I will return, with the marriage license in my hand
Some day I will return, hoo hoo, with a marriage license in my hand
I'm gon' take you for a honeymoon, in some long, long distant land
The song "Honeymoon Blues" by Peter Green is a heartwarming love ballad that speaks to the yearning and desire of a man for a woman he loves dearly. The repetition of the name "Betty Mae" creates an endearing and emotional tone that highlights the deep emotions the man feels for his love interest. He wants her to become his wife someday and be his little sweet girl that will do anything he says. This shows the man's desire to have a lifelong partner that he can rely on and cherish.
The lyrics show that Betty Mae means everything to the man and she is his destiny. The line "you rolls across my mind, baby, each and every day" emphasizes the way Betty Mae continues to occupy his thoughts constantly. He feels miserable without her, and the weight of his love for her is bearing down on him. He believes that love is the cause of his affliction, and he may be right.
The final lines of the song, "Some day I will return, with a marriage license in my hand, I'm gon' take you for a honeymoon, in some long, long distant land" creates a hopeful ending to the song, where the man envisions a future with Betty Mae where he finally gets to marry her and take her on a honeymoon. This speaks to the enduring nature of his love for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Betty Mae, Betty Mae, you shall be my wife someday
I have strong feelings for you, Betty Mae, and I see you as my future wife.
I wants a little sweet girl, that will do anything, that I say
I desire a submissive partner who will obey my every command.
Betty Mae, you is my heart string, you is my destiny
You hold a special place in my heart and I believe you are meant for me.
And you rolls across my mind, baby, each and every day
You are constantly on my mind and I think about you all the time.
Lil' girl, lil' girl, my life seem so misery
My life feels incomplete without you, my dear.
Baby, I guess it must be love, now, hoo mm, Lord that's takin' effect on me
I am experiencing the powerful effects of love and it is overwhelming.
Some day I will return, hoo hoo, with a marriage license in my hand
I plan to marry you, Betty Mae, and I will return with the legal document necessary for us to wed.
I'm gon' take you for a honeymoon, in some long, long distant land
I want to take you on a romantic trip to a faraway place to celebrate our marriage and love for each other.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ROBERT JOHNSON
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