One Mint Julep
Ray Charles攀 Lyrics


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One early morning, as I was walking
I met a woman, we started talking
I took her home, to get a few nips
But all I had was a mint julep

I don't remember just how I started
I only know that we should have parted
I stole a kiss, and then another
I didn't mean to take it further

One mint julep was the cause of it all
The lights were burning low, there in the parlor
When through the kitchen door, up popped her father
He said "I saw you when you kissed my daughter
Better wed her right now, or face a slaughter!"

I didn't know just what I was doing
I had to marry of face ruin

A mint julep, a mint julep
A mint julep, a mint julep
One mint julep was the cause of it all

Now, I don't want to bore you with my troubles
But from now on I?ll be thinking double
I'm through with flirting and drinking whiskey
I got six extra children from a-getting frisky

A mint julep, a mint julep




A mint julep, a mint julep
One mint julep was the cause of it all

Overall Meaning

The song "One Mint Julep" by Ray Charles is a classic tale of how one drink led to a series of events that changed the singer's life forever. The song starts with the singer meeting a woman early one morning and taking her home for a few drinks. However, all he had was a mint julep. Even though he didn't remember how it happened, the singer ended up stealing a kiss from the woman, which led to her father walking in on them. The father demanded that they get married or face dire consequences, so the two of them tied the knot.


The song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of alcohol and flirtation. The singer is "through with flirting and drinking whiskey" and regrets his past mistakes. He now has to deal with six extra children as a result of his past behavior. The song's tone is a mixture of regret, humor, and caution, with the singer learning from his mistakes and promising not to repeat them.


Overall, "One Mint Julep" is a story about how one seemingly harmless drink can lead to a series of events that have long-term consequences. It's a reminder to be careful and think before acting, especially when alcohol is involved.


Line by Line Meaning

One early morning, as I was walking
At an unspecified time in the morning, I was walking


I met a woman, we started talking
I encountered a woman and we engaged in conversation


I took her home, to get a few nips
I escorted her to my residence to have a few drinks


But all I had was a mint julep
Unfortunately, the only beverage I had available was a mint-flavored cocktail


I don't remember just how I started
I cannot recall how the situation began


I only know that we should have parted
In hindsight, it would have been best if we went our separate ways


I stole a kiss, and then another
I engaged in an uninvited romantic embrace and followed up with another


I didn't mean to take it further
I did not intend for the situation to escalate


One mint julep was the cause of it all
The root cause of all of the trouble was the consumption of the mint julep


The lights were burning low, there in the parlor
The room was dimly lit, specifically the area designated as the parlor


When through the kitchen door, up popped her father
Suddenly, her father appeared in the room through the kitchen entrance


He said 'I saw you when you kissed my daughter
He spoke up, revealing that he witnessed the previous kissing activity


Better wed her right now, or face a slaughter!'
To avoid a violent outcome, it was suggested that I immediately enter into marriage with his daughter


I didn't know just what I was doing
I was acting without a clear understanding of the consequences


I had to marry of face ruin
To avoid severe consequences, I found myself compelled to enter into marriage


Now, I don't want to bore you with my troubles
I do not wish to become tedious by discussing my difficulties


But from now on I'll be thinking double
I will be cautious and considerate in my decision-making moving forward


I'm through with flirting and drinking whiskey
I intend to abstain from the behaviors of flirting and imbibing in alcoholic beverages


I got six extra children from a-getting frisky
As a result of previous indiscretions, I have become the parent of six additional offspring


A mint julep, a mint julep
Reiterating the drink which was the source of chaos


One mint julep was the cause of it all
Emphasizing again that the mint julep is responsible for the entire situation




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: RUDOLPH TOOMBS

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One early morning, as I was walking
I met a woman, we started talking
I took her home, to get a few nips
But all I had was a mint julep
One mint julep was the cause of it all

I don't remember just how it started
But all I know is we should have parted
I stole a kiss, and then another
I didn't mean to take it further
One mint julep was the cause of it all

The lights were burning low, there in the parlour
When through the kitchen door, up popped her father
He said "I saw you when you kissed my daughter
Gotta wed her right now, or face a slaughter!"

I didn't know just what I was doing
I had to marry or face ruin
A mint julep, a mint julep
A mint julep, a mint julep
One mint julep was the cause of it all

I don't want to bore you with my troubles
But from now on I'll be thinking double
I'm through with flirtin' and drinking whiskey
I got six extra children from a-getting frisky

Oh, a mint julep, a mint julep
A mint julep, a mint julep
One mint julep was the cause of it all



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Carol in Oct. 2020 and that piano brought me here.

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