Basin Street Blues
Prima Louis Lyrics
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Where all the boys and the boot folks meet
Down the New Orleans, and the land of dreams
And you'll never know how nice it seems
Not just how much it really means
Laloli
Go give to me, yes sirree
Give to me, yes sirree
Can't you see baby
I can't lose, lose good all Basin Street blues
Never know how nice it seems
Just how much it really means
Ehh I see the moon and the moon is pale
And I look like it takes some cat to jail
Now it's a moon is pale the sun and the the sun is gone
And the steam wants to come in and it splashes on the good
Uhh uhh
Ehh babasdodo
And the pale moon shining on the fields below
Folks are singing songs soft and low, you
Needn't tell me bob 'cause I know
It's sleepy time down south
Soft wind blowing through the pinewood trees
And the folks down there live a life of ease
When old mammy falls upon her knees
It's sleepy time down south
Steamboats on the river coming or going
Splashing the night die
Hear babaahb, banjos ringing, everybody singing
They dance 'til the break of day, hey
Dear old southland and his dreamy songs
And it takes me back there where I belong
How I'd love to be in my mammy's arms
When it's sleepy time down south
Steamboats on the river coming or going
Splashing the night die
Hear babaahb, banjos ringing, everybody singing
They dance 'til the break of day, hey
Dear old southland and his dreamy songs
And it takes me back there where I belong
How I'd love to be in my mammy's arms
When it's sleepy time down south
The lyrics to Basin Street Blues by Prima Louis appears to be telling a story of someone who is on the run with their baby. The singer is walking with their baby in their arms and is aware that they are being pursued by the devil himself who is intent on taking the baby away. The singer is confident that they will not be caught because they are with the baby and they are on the "night train."
The "night train" in this song can be interpreted in different ways. On one level, it can refer to the physical train that they may be taking to escape from danger. On another level, the "night train" symbolizes a sense of safety or refuge that the singer feels as they are with their baby. The lyrics suggest that the singer has had a difficult past, possibly involving drugs or abuse, and is looking for a way out. They have found the comfort and protection they seek with their child.
The line "broken like valiums and chumps in the rain" is particularly poignant. It suggests that the singer has been hurt and is vulnerable, but is now finding strength in their child. The imagery of the blue horizon sleeping in the station with a ticket for a train represents hope and a better future. The song ends with the singer feeling safe and protected on the "night train" with their baby.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I'm going
I am heading somewhere
Wlakin' with my baby in my arms
I am holding onto my baby as I go
'Cuz I am in the wrong end of the eight ball black
I am in a difficult or risky situation
And the devil, see, he's right behind us
I am being pursued or threatened
And this worker said she's gonna take my little baby
Someone has threatened to take away my baby
My little angel back
My beloved child
But they won't getcha,
I will protect you
'Cuz I'm right here witcha
I am with you, supporting you
On the night train
We are on a train at night
Swing low, Saint Cadillac
I am asking for divine intervention to help us
Tearin' down the alley
We are moving quickly through a narrow passage
And I'm reachin' so high for ya
I am striving to protect and rescue you
Don't let 'em take me back
I am afraid of being returned to a damaging situation
Broken like valiums and chumps in the rain
I am emotionally depleted and struggling
That cry and quiver
I am feeling overwhelmed and afraid
When a blue horizon is sleeping in the station
There is a moment of calm or hope ahead
With a ticket for a train
There is a plan or opportunity for escape
Surely mine will deliver me there
I am hopeful that my plan will work and I will be safe
Here she comes
Something or someone is approaching
I'm safe here with you
I feel secure and protected by your presence
Oh mamma, mamma,
I am expressing my need for maternal guidance and support
Concrete is wheeling by
The urban landscape is passing us by
Down at the end of a lullaby
We are moving through the night, comforted by a song
On the night train
We are still on a train at night
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SPENCER WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dearmalika
I love Louis Primas great voice and his style!
Mark Pagano
GOD bless Louis Prima. What a performer !
james rice
I don't know how anyone can listen to this without smiling.
Rochelle Solomon
Louis Prima is the best ever - could listen to him 24/7 -great record
IK
Everything Louis Prima sings he makes it his own!
SWTOR Videos
This is super. I LOVE this music. I listen to it while I do school work.
gracefulfish
This cracked my head open and let some light in.
Christian Bang
I sounds good;)
Rusky
I don't know why you put it that way but ok
Mauricio Rey
"You'll never know how nice it seems Or just how much it really means."