One More Cup Of Coffee
Roger McGuinn & Calexico Lyrics
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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
But 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
And a wanderer by trade
He'll teach you how to pick and choose
And how to throw the blade
He oversees his kingdom
So no stranger does intrude
His voice, it trembles as he calls out
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
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
And your pleasure knows no limits
Your voice is like a meadowlark
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
The lyrics in Roger McGuinn and Calexico's song "One More Cup of Coffee" paint the picture of a relationship that lacks affection and love. Although the woman in the song is physically attractive, there is no emotional connection between her and the singer. He does not sense any gratitude or loyalty towards him; instead, her loyalty lies with the stars above. It's clear that the person she truly loves is not the singer.
The rest of the lyrics talk about the woman's family. Her father is an outlaw and a wanderer, giving her a unique upbringing. He teaches her valuable survival skills, such as how to pick and choose and how to throw a blade. He is a protective figure, overseeing his kingdom, ensuring that no strangers intrude. The singer mentions that he calls out for another plate of food, indicating that he is a fierce, no-nonsense kind of man.
The woman's sister, meanwhile, sees the future, and both the woman and her mother possess this gift. However, despite this ability, the woman has never learned to read or write, with no books upon her shelf. The singer describes her as having limitless pleasure, with a voice that is like a meadowlark. But her heart is mysterious and dark, indicating that there is much about her that is hidden and unknown.
Overall, "One More Cup of Coffee" is a haunting and evocative song that delves into themes of love, loyalty, and family ties. The lyrics are rich with detail and imagery, painting a vivid portrait of the people and places referenced in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Your breath is sweet
Your breath smells good
Your eyes are like two jewels in the sky
Your eyes are beautiful and shine like jewels
Your back is straight, your hair is smooth
Your posture is good and your hair is silky
On the pillow where you lie
You are lying on a pillow
But I don't sense affection
I don't feel like you have any feelings for me
No gratitude or love
You don't show any thankfulness or love
Your loyalty is not to me
You are not loyal to me
But to the stars above
You are loyal to something else, perhaps a dream or aspiration
One more cup of coffee for the road
I need one more cup of coffee before I leave
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
I need another cup of coffee before I leave
To the valley below
I am going to travel to the valley below
Your daddy, he's an outlaw
Your father is a criminal
And a wanderer by trade
He travels a lot for work
He'll teach you how to pick and choose
He will teach you how to be selective
And how to throw the blade
He will teach you how to use a weapon
He oversees his kingdom
He is in charge of his territory
So no stranger does intrude
So no one who is not part of his group will come in
His voice, it trembles as he calls out
He sounds scared when he yells for more food
For another plate of food
He wants more food
Your sister sees the future
Your sister can predict what will happen
Like your mama and yourself
Just like you and your mom
You've never learned to read or write
You don't know how to read or write
There's no books upon your shelf
You don't have any books
And your pleasure knows no limits
You can never have enough pleasure
Your voice is like a meadowlark
Your singing voice is beautiful
But your heart is like an ocean
However, it is hard to understand your emotions
Mysterious and dark
You are difficult to read and understand
Lyrics © AUDIAM, INC
Written by: BOB DYLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Exiled_Rouge
I think this is the most heartbreaking performance of this song I ever heard. The way Dylan sang it had an edge of anger and accusation to it. But here, Calexico and McGuinn add such sadness and weariness to it accented by the horns that melt me.
@harsangeetsidhu9190
Same same
@danielward5602
For real! So good I wondered if I was going to cut onions.
@clarenzlarka
Wow this is awesome. I didn't know this existed. They should have done a whole album together!
@franzmovi
This version got very close to become a mariachi music standard. I love it!!!
@maritarose123
Ooh those trumpets
@gegeboy258
Chanson extraordinaire !! J’adore 😍
@hopetodecision
Bu şarkının şu ana kadar dinlediğim en iyi coverı
@lamouchejohn4305
Quelle belle reprise, à la fois fidèle à l'originale mais brillamment réarrangée à la sauce Calexico!
@flaviomarangon9517
grande pezzo i fiati dei Calexico ti fanno toccare il cielo con un dito