Grinder man blues
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My name is Memphis Slim, they call me the Grinder Man
My name is Memphis Slim, they call me the Grinder Man
If you be my customer, I'll let you have it on a easy plan

I do my ramblin' at midnight, and I don't be seen in the day
I do my ramblin' at midnight, I don't be seen in the day
While everything is quiet and easy, Mr. Grinder can have his way

I got so many customers, it takes me a week to get around
I got so many customers, it takes me a week to get around
But you need not be uneasy baby, Mr. Grinder won't let you down

If you wanna see me baby, you better see me while you can
You wanna see me baby, you had better see me while you can

Because I'm a very busy fella, you know they call me the
Grinder Man

Overall Meaning

The song "Grinder Man Blues" by Memphis Slim tells the story of a traveling salesman known as the "Grinder Man". Memphis Slim sings about his job, which entails selling a variety of goods to people, allowing them to pay on an easy plan. He speaks of the fact that he only works at night, under the cover of darkness, and that he can get things done quickly while things are quiet. He also mentions that he has many customers, which can make it hard for him to get to everyone in a timely manner, but he reassures them that he won't let them down. The song ends with a warning to see him while you can because he's a busy man.

Line by Line Meaning

My name is Memphis Slim, they call me the Grinder Man
I'm Memphis Slim and I'm known as the Grinder Man

If you be my customer, I'll let you have it on an easy plan
If you're my customer, I'll give you what you need without hassle

I do my ramblin' at midnight, and I don't be seen in the day
I go out at night and avoid being seen during the day

While everything is quiet and easy, Mr. Grinder can have his way
I prefer to work when things are peaceful and calm

I got so many customers, it takes me a week to get around
I'm in high demand and it takes a while to get to everyone

But you need not be uneasy baby, Mr. Grinder won't let you down
Don't worry, I won't disappoint you

If you wanna see me baby, you better see me while you can
If you want my services, you should act quickly

Because I'm a very busy fella, you know they call me the Grinder Man
I'm extremely busy and that's why I'm known as the Grinder Man

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: PETER CHATMAN

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