Dust My Broom
SUNNYLAND BLUES BAND Lyrics

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I'm gettin' up soon in the mornin'
I believe I'll dust my broom
I'm gettin' up soon in the mornin'
I believe I'll dust my broom

I quit the best girl I'm lovin'
Now my friends can get in my room

I'm gonna write a letter
Telephone every town I know
I'm gonna write a letter
Telephone every town I know

If I don't find her in Mississippi
She be in East Monroe I know

And I don't want no woman
Wants every downtown man she meets
No, I don't want no woman
Wants every downtown man she meets

Man, she's a no good
Honey
They shouldn't allow her on the street, yeah

I believe, I believe my time ain't long
I believe, I believe my time ain't long

I ain't gonna leave my baby
And break up my happy home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dust My Broom" by Sunnyland Blues Band are about a man who is getting ready to leave his town because he recently broke up with his girlfriend. He plans to travel to different towns in search of her, and he's determined not to settle for just any woman. He's angry with his ex-girlfriend for being unfaithful to him and is warning others about her promiscuous behavior. He believes that his time is running out, but he is not going to leave his girlfriend and their happy home.

The phrase "dust my broom" is a metaphor for leaving or cleaning out. In this case, the man is cleaning out his past and preparing to move on. The lyrics suggest that he's not just leaving his hometown physically but also emotionally. The man is determined not to settle for a woman who doesn't respect him and his relationship. He's looking for more than just physical pleasure; he wants a woman who will be loyal and faithful.

Overall, the song is about moving on from a toxic relationship and looking for true love. The man is not willing to settle for a woman who doesn't value him and their relationship. The lyrics are heartfelt and raw, reflecting the pain of a breakup and the hope for a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gettin' up soon in the mornin'
I will wake up early tomorrow

I believe I'll dust my broom
I will leave town and start anew

I quit the best girl I'm lovin'
I left my beloved one for good

Now my friends can get in my room
I am no longer attached and my friends are invited to my space

I'm gonna write a letter
I will send a letter

Telephone every town I know
I will call every place I can think of

If I don't find her in Mississippi
If she's not in Mississippi

She be in East Monroe I know
Then I think she'll be in East Monroe

And I don't want no woman
I don't want a woman

Wants every downtown man she meets
Who flirts with every man in town

Man, she's a no good
She's a worthless person