Seventh Son
Sting & Jools Holland Lyrics
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In the whole round world there's only one
I'm the one
Yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one
The one they call the seventh son
I can do things for you; make your heart feel glad
Look in the sky, predict the rain
I can tell when a woman's got another man
I'm the one
Yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one
The one they call the seventh son
I can hold you close, I can squeeze you tight
Make you cry for me both day and night
Heal the sick and raise the dead
Make little girls talk out of their heads
I'm the one
Yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one
The one they call the seventh son
I can talk these words that sound so sweet
Even make your little heart skip a beat
I can heal the sick and raise the dead
Make little girls talk out of their heads
I'm the one
Yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one
The one they call the seventh son
I'm the one x 6
The one they call the seventh son
I'm the one
I'm the one
The one they call the seventh son
The lyrics of "Seventh Son" by Sting and Jools Holland tells the story of a powerful and mystical figure who can do various things such as predicting the future, making people feel glad, predicting the rain and recognizing a woman with another man. The seventh son is portrayed as someone who has the power of healing, raising the dead, and even making little girls talk out of their heads. The lyrics suggest that the seventh son is unique and is the only one in the whole world.
At its core, Seventh Son is a song about the mystical and the supernatural. The lyrics describe the seventh son as a magical being with the power to do things that no one else can. Throughout the song, the seventh son is depicted as a figure of power and influence, someone who can make people’s hearts skip a beat with the words they say. The song hints at the idea that the seventh son has been blessed with mystical abilities and that they use those abilities to help others.
The song was originally written by Willie Dixon in 1955 and has since been covered numerous times by various artists such as Johnny Rivers, Mose Allison, and Eric Clapton. Although the lyrics suggest a folklore narrative, the song has a fascinating backstory. The song’s writer, Willie Dixon, was heavily influenced by African-American folklore and mythology. The concept of a seventh son is one that has long existed in African-American folklore. According to legend, the seventh son of a seventh son is said to have mystical powers, and it is from this folklore that the concept for Seventh Son was born.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's talking 'bout a seventh son
There's a lot of talk about someone who is believed to be a seventh son
In the whole round world there's only one
Despite what many people may think or say, there is only one true seventh son in the entire world
I'm the one
It is me who possesses the abilities of a seventh son
Yes, I'm the one
I am confirming that I am indeed the seventh son being referred to
I'm the one, I'm the one
I cannot stress enough that it is me who is being referred to as the seventh son
The one they call the seventh son
People have given me this title because they believe I possess the mystical abilities of a seventh son
I can tell your future, it will come to pass
I have the ability to predict someone's future and whatever I say will definitely happen
I can do things for you; make your heart feel glad
I can perform tasks that will make you feel happy and content
Look in the sky, predict the rain
By simply looking up at the sky, I can tell when it is going to rain
I can tell when a woman's got another man
I have a supernatural sense that allows me to know when a woman is cheating on her partner
I can hold you close, I can squeeze you tight
I have the ability to embrace and hold you with great strength
Make you cry for me both day and night
I can make you feel so strongly for me that you will cry out of joy and love even during the day and night
Heal the sick and raise the dead
I possess the ability to cure illnesses and even revive the deceased
Make little girls talk out of their heads
I have the power to make young girls talk intelligently beyond their years
I can talk these words that sound so sweet
I have a way with words that is charming and captivating
Even make your little heart skip a beat
I can make you feel such strong emotions that your heart might skip a beat
I'm the one x 6
I cannot stress enough that I am the true seventh son
The one they call the seventh son
My name is synonymous with the title they have given me
I'm the one
I, and no one else, can claim the title of the seventh son
The one they call the seventh son
Despite there being many people who claim to possess the same abilities as me, I am the only one who is truly worthy of the title 'seventh son'
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY GLOVER, IVERSON MINTER, MORRIS LEVY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@majhiggins
Sting and Jools Holland are both signature great on any song they put their hands on. Considering that it's already a classic rock song, how could this not be fantastic?
@robertsmith3625
Love this song.pure class
@ClumpyWoods
A long story relating to this song:
so, one of the main villains of my favourite show, kamen rider geats, i nicknamed 'future jools holland' because they look a little alike and i have been unable to unsee it. i put him to this, and it works perfectly, i genuinely don't know why
@azindn248
Slightly excellent!
@SashaMio
Thank you! Super!
@MultiVince95
Tuesday 9th April 2002
@Crisis.Knight
Wow! I already watched this here but I came to say that I'm very happy about the quality. I had a video por years that was uploaded here and deleted I don't know why, but the quality was very inferior. Thanks a lot.
@davidaaronartist
el aguijon
@user-jr4uj8xs1u
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@VICERACTRIVOX
The Start And End Of This Music Video Is Clipped Out - Very Annoying Since This Is A Great Rendition And Was Ruined By The Editorial Execution.