Meet Me in the City
North Mississippi Allstars Lyrics
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We'll make everything alright now girl don't
We'll get together oh yes we will girl
Oh yes we will
We'll make everything alright now honey don't, oh honey don't
So please, please don't leave me right now girl, right now, no
You got me baby, you got me girl
You know you are satisfied girl
Now there's one more thing I wanna say right now
Don't leave me girl
So please, please don't leave me right now girl, right now, no
Sometime I think I will babe
Yet I'll give my m-m-mind a change
And tell me don't leave right now
I'm still backin' you baby
Please, please don't leave me right now girl, right now, no
The lyrics of "Meet Me in the City" by North Mississippi Allstars speaks about the singer's plea to his love interest to not leave him. The song is an ode to love and the strength of the connection between two people. The line "Meet me over in the city, we'll make everything alright now girl, don't" is a request to meet up in order to make things right between them. The singer reassures his love interest that everything will be alright between them once they meet up. He further requests her not to leave him at this point in time.
The singer pleads with the love interest stating that she has got him where she wants him, and although she is satisfied, he still pleads with her to not leave him. The phrase "You got me where you want me baby” could be interpreted in multiple ways. It could represent the singer's surrender to love or that he has no choice but to accept his love interest's decision. Nevertheless, he still wants her to stay with him. Towards the end of the verse, the singer states, "Sometimes I think I will babe, yet I'll give my m-m-mind a chance." It conveys his thoughts and internal conflict regarding whether he should leave the relationship or not. In the chorus, the singer continues pleading with his love interest to stay with him.
In conclusion, "Meet Me in the City" by North Mississippi Allstars is a song about love and its complexities. The singer's plea to his love interest to not leave him is relatable to many people who have gone through challenges in their relationships. The song's slow bluesy tune and raw emotions make it a classic for many blues lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet me over in the city
Let's meet up in a lively area
We'll make everything alright now girl don't
Together, we can handle any obstacle that comes our way
We'll get together oh yes we will girl
We will surely reunite and enjoy each other's company
Oh yes we will
I am confident we will meet again
We'll make everything alright now honey don't, oh honey don't
My love, please do not worry as everything will be okay.
So please, please don't leave me right now girl, right now, no
I need you with me at this moment, please do not go
You got me baby, you got me girl
You have complete control over me, my love
You got me where you want me baby yeah yeah yeah
You have me wrapped around your finger, my love
You know you are satisfied girl
You are content with the situation
Now there's one more thing I wanna say right now
There is one more crucial thing I need to express
Don't leave me girl
Please do not abandon me
Sometime I think I will babe
At times, I consider leaving
Yet I'll give my m-m-mind a change
But I will reconsider and change my mind
And tell me don't leave right now
Ask me not to depart at this moment
I'm still backin' you baby
I'm still supporting you through everything
Please, please don't leave me right now girl, right now, no
Please don't go at this precise moment, my dear.
Contributed by Mateo F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dvv1823
At 61 it takes a bit to get to my happy place, but your music gets me there and brings me coffee.
@strace67
the young lady in this tune is so lovely and elegant.... a beautiful backdrop to the NMA bustin tunes What a great song. Thanks Junior Kimbrough !!
@jimmygo06
Sharde Thomas. Othra Thomas' grand daughter. Rising Star Band. She is a star!
@Wetrugsrootsband
passionate about blues origins, hill country blues music, a big thank you to the dickinson brothers, totally amazing
@davidbault7034
0o0oo
@davidbault7034
Ooo
@cycling8080
This is beyond sublime. The bass line alone makes you want to get up and start movin'. The shortest 5:19 ever.
@SUNNDANCE
The blues community is truly blessed! Thanks NMA!
@samviscomi14
I freaking love this band. Gawd dang!!!
@ericjohnson9310
Fantastic. Saw them open for the Truckers a few times. Love the stripped-down sound.