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Stevie Ray Vaughan & Lonnie Mack Lyrics
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Don't stop by the creek, son, that's what my Daddy said
Didn't hear my Daddy's voice, and I almost end up dead
Take ol' Glannon Road, you don't have to go that way
Take ol' Glannon Road, you don't have to go that way
Didn't hear my Daddy's voice, and that's where I went astray
Don't stop by the creek, son, that's what my Daddy said
Don't stop by the creek, son, that's what my Daddy said
Didn't hear my Daddy's voice, and I almost end up dead
Go right straight to school, son, don't be labeled as a fool
Go right straight to school, son, don't be labeled as a fool
But fall in the crowd, that meant one dip in the pool
Don't stop by the creek, son, that's what my Daddy said
Don't stop by the creek, son, that's what my Daddy said
Didn't hear my Daddy's voice, and I almost end up dead
Don't stop by the creek, son, that's what my Daddy said
Don't stop by the creek, son, that's what my Daddy said
Didn't hear my Daddy's voice, and I almost end up dead
The lyrics to Stevie Ray Vaughan's song "Don't Stop by the Creek Son" tell a cautionary tale of a father's advice to his son, warning him against danger and foolishness. The repetition of the refrain "Don't stop by the creek, son, that's what my Daddy said" emphasizes the importance and urgency of the father's message. The first two stanzas focus on a specific incident where the son disregards his father's warning not to stop by the creek and almost dies as a result. The third stanza broadens the message to warn against being labeled a fool and instead encourages the son to focus on his education. However, the last two stanzas repeat the same cautionary refrain, indicating that the son still hasn't fully learned his lesson and is still at risk of danger.
The song addresses the themes of parental guidance, the consequences of disobedience, and the struggles of growing up and finding one's place in the world. It also suggests a larger societal context, where the son is at risk of falling into trouble and becoming another statistic. Overall, "Don't Stop by the Creek Son" is a powerful reminder of the importance of listening to the advice of those who care for us and recognizing the potential risks around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't stop by the creek, son, that's what my Daddy said
Father warned not to stop by the creek, but I ignored him and almost died
Take ol' Glannon Road, you don't have to go that way
Father suggested an alternate path, but I didn't listen and strayed
Didn't hear my Daddy's voice, and that's where I went astray
I ignored my father's wisdom and made a mistake
Go right straight to school, son, don't be labeled as a fool
Father advised to prioritize education and avoid negative labeling
But fall in the crowd, that meant one dip in the pool
Despite my father's advice, I gave in to peer pressure and made a mistake
Didn't hear my Daddy's voice, and I almost end up dead
I ignored my father's warning and found myself in a dangerous situation
Don't stop by the creek, son, that's what my Daddy said
Father warned not to stop by the creek, but I ignored him and almost died
Didn't hear my Daddy's voice, and I almost end up dead
I ignored my father's warning and found myself in a dangerous situation
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@LPJack02
RIP Lonnie Mack (July 18, 1941 – April 21, 2016), aged 74
And
RIP Stevie Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990), aged 35
You both will be remembered as legends.
@Brian31881
Stevie Ray was an incredibly underrated rhythm guitarist.
@jwonder7618
Because he is best guitarist ever period.
@AmericasChoice
Not by guitar players.
@sonnybrown8114
@@jwonder7618 you are correct
@bbb8997
@@jwonder7618 nope
@howietianjamz6649
@@bbb8997 yes
@ObamasDrugDealer
Indeed, I love gems like these. I'm 19, and even though I wasn't alive to see any of these guys perform, these videos always make me feel like I was there.
@timberguck5222
He is my moms 1st cousins father he was married to my great aunt Ruth and was really good friends with my grandfather. We have pictures of him holding my mom as a baby. I never had the privilege of meeting him. Mom didn't even know that he was a very popular musician untill he died
@_KerinR_
@@timberguck5222 Stevie never had children