One More Cup Of Coffee
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Your eyes are like two jewels in the sky
Your back is straight, your hair is smooth
On the pillow where you lie
I don't sense affection
No gratitude or love
Your loyalty is not to me
One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below
Your daddy, he's an outlaw
A wanderer by trade
He'll teach you how to pick and choose
And how to throw the blade
He oversees his kingdom
No stranger dare intrude
His voice, it trembles as he calls
For another plate of food
One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below
One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below
Your sister sees the future
Like your mama and yourself
You've never learned to read or write
There's no books upon your shelf
Your pleasure knows no limits
Your voice is like a lark
But your heart is like an ocean
Mysterious and dark
One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below
One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below
Oh, to the valley below
Robert Plant's "One More Cup of Coffee" is a melancholic tune that tells a tale of a man and his lover who seem to be at crossroads in their relationship. He starts by describing the physical beauty of his partner; her breath is sweet, her eyes sparkle like jewels in the sky, and her hair is smooth. He sees only her physical beauty but no emotional connection; he doesn't sense any affection, gratitude, or love from her, and he can feel that her loyalty is to something else above him.
As the song progresses, he shifts his focus from his partner to her family. He describes her father as an outlaw who is always traveling, and her sister as a fortune-teller with innate abilities. She is also not learned, with no books in her shelf, and yet, she lives like there's no tomorrow - her pleasure knows no limits, and her voice soars like a lark. At the same time, her heart is dark and mysterious, and the man can't seem to connect with her emotionally. Despite all this, the man still asks for one more cup of coffee for the road, another chance to make things right, but he is not very hopeful.
Overall, the song gives the impression of an unfulfilling relationship, where the man is trying his best to hold on, but it seems the connection is lost. He contrasts the external beauty of his partner to the lack of emotional connection between them. And as the song ends, he resigns himself to the knowledge that the valley below is where he is headed - a place of uncertainty and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Your breath is sweet
I have noticed that your breath has a pleasant aroma to it.
Your eyes are like two jewels in the sky
Your eyes are absolutely beautiful and shining like precious jewels.
Your back is straight, your hair is smooth
The way you carry yourself displays confidence, and your hair appears perfect and silky.
On the pillow where you lie
You are resting your head comfortably on the pillow.
I don't sense affection
I cannot perceive any strong feelings of fondness or tenderness from you towards me.
No gratitude or love
I have not felt any appreciation or love coming from you.
Your loyalty is not to me
I believe your devotion is somewhere other than towards me.
But to the stars above
I sense your loyalty, or even destiny, is tied to something or someone greater than us, such as the cosmos and the infinite possibilities that lie beyond.
One more cup of coffee for the road
Before departing on my journey, I would like to have another cup of coffee.
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
I want to indulge in one more caffeinated beverage before setting off.
To the valley below
My destination is a place in the valley that lies below our current location.
Your daddy, he's an outlaw
Your father is someone who lives outside of the law and operates beyond the boundaries of legal behavior.
A wanderer by trade
Being a wanderer who travels from place to place is what your father is accustomed to.
He'll teach you how to pick and choose
Your father has the knowledge and experience to teach you how to discern and select the most advantageous choices in life.
And how to throw the blade
Your father knows how to use a knife and will instruct you on how to do so effectively.
He oversees his kingdom
Your father maintains a dominion over his surroundings and is respected by others.
No stranger dare intrude
No unfamiliar individuals have the nerve to enter your father's territory or interfere with his affairs.
His voice, it trembles as he calls
Your father's voice wavers and has a sense of urgency as he orders or requests something.
For another plate of food
Your father is asking for more food to be brought to him.
Your sister sees the future
Your sibling has the unique ability to predict future events.
Like your mama and yourself
Your mother and you share this trait with your sister of being intuitive and having prophetic visions.
You've never learned to read or write
You have not acquired the knowledge or skill to read or write anything.
There's no books upon your shelf
You do not have any books stored on your shelf or any access to reading materials.
Your pleasure knows no limits
It seems that you are capable of experiencing a vast amount of joy and delight without restriction.
Your voice is like a lark
Your voice is just like the melodic and enchanting sound a lark makes.
But your heart is like an ocean
Your heart is vast and concealed like the depths of an ocean.
Mysterious and dark
The nature of your heart has an element of enigma and opacity to it.
Oh, to the valley below
I am going in the direction of the valley that lies underneath us.
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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