The House Of The Rising Sun
The Animals Lyrics
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They call the Rising Sun
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
Dear God, I know I was one
My mother was a tailor
She sewed my new blue jeans
And my father was a gamblin' man
And the only thing a gambler needs
Is a suitcase in the trunk
And the only time he's satisfied
Is when he's on a trump
Oh mother, tell your children
Not to do what I have done
Don't spend your life in sin and misery
In the House of the Rising Sun
I got one foot on the platform
And another on the train
And I'm goin' back to New Orleans
To wear that ball and chain
There is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
Dear God, I know I was one
Dear God, I know I was the one
"The House of the Rising Sun" is a folk song that has been covered by many artists over the years, but it was popularized by The Animals in the 1960s. The song tells the story of a young man who has grown up in New Orleans and has been led astray by the lure of the city's infamous brothel, The Rising Sun. He warns others not to follow in his footsteps and to avoid the sinful lifestyle that he has fallen into. The song paints a dark and desperate picture of a life that has been ruined by the pursuit of temporary pleasures.
The lyrics suggest that the singer's parents were not able to provide him with the guidance and support that he needed growing up. His father was a gambler who was always chasing his next win, and his mother was a tailor who was likely too busy to pay much attention to her son's behavior. The singer finds himself caught between the two worlds of his parents, trying to make a life for himself while avoiding the pitfalls that they fell into.
The song is a cautionary tale that warns against the dangers of living in the moment and ignoring the consequences of our actions. It is also a commentary on the socio-economic realities that cause people to turn to vices like gambling and prostitution in order to survive. The Rising Sun represents a place of both temptation and ruin, a place that has destroyed the lives of many poor boys like the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a house in New Orleans
In New Orleans, there exists a notorious place that people call the Rising Sun.
They call the Rising Sun
The name of this infamous place is the Rising Sun.
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
This place has destroyed the lives of countless impoverished young men.
Dear God, I know I was one
I am well aware that I am one of those poor boys whose life was ruined by this place, and I call upon God for help in my current situation.
My mother was a tailor
My mom worked as a seamstress.
She sewed my new blue jeans
She made me a new pair of blue denim pants.
And my father was a gamblin' man
My dad was a professional gambler.
Way down in New Orleans
He lived and worked in New Orleans, which is located in the southern part of the United States.
And the only thing a gambler needs
The one thing that every gambler requires
Is a suitcase in the trunk
Is a suitcase packed and ready to go in the trunk of his car.
And the only time he's satisfied
A gambler only feels content
Is when he's on a trump
Is when he hits the jackpot, and all the chips are falling in his favor.
Oh mother, tell your children
I plead with all the moms out there
Not to do what I have done
To teach your kids not to follow in my footsteps and make the same mistakes that I have made.
Don't spend your life in sin and misery
Do not spend your precious time on Earth living in sin and misery,
In the House of the Rising Sun
By visiting the infamous establishment known as the House of the Rising Sun.
I got one foot on the platform
I am standing with one foot on the platform
And another on the train
And my second foot is already getting onto the train
And I'm goin' back to New Orleans
I am on my way back to the city of New Orleans, for reasons unknown.
To wear that ball and chain
I am going to that miserable place again, where I will be forced to wear the ball and chain of my ill-fated destiny.
There is a house in New Orleans
There is still that infamous place located in the city of New Orleans.
They call the Rising Sun
It's still known as the Rising Sun.
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
It continues to be responsible for the downfall of many impoverished young men.
Dear God, I know I was one
Once again, I pray to God, admitting that I was one of them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alan Price
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LYRICS :
There is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
And God, I know I'm one
My mother was a tailor
She sewed my new blue jeans
My father was a gamblin' man
Down in New Orleans
Now the only thing a gambler needs
Is a suitcase and a trunk
And the only time he'll be satisfied
Is when he's all drunk
(solo)
Oh, mother, tell your children
Not to do what I have done
Spend your lives in sin and misery
In the House of the Rising Sun
Well, I got one foot on the platform
The other foot on the train
I'm goin' back to New Orleans
To wear that ball and chain
Well, there is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
And God, I know I'm one
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JANUARY 29 - In memoriam, Animals guitarist (and so much more!) HILTON VALENTINE, born 21 May 1943, left us 29 January 2021. Love Forever, dear Hilton.🌹🎶💔
@gillianbrookwell1678
All the boys look so young and boyish in this clip; sad that we all have to get old.
@marbelyrooky3150
@@gillianbrookwell1678😢❤
@Kloiyd
He will never be forgotten in our hearts ❤
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😂🎉@@Kloiyd
@SarinaSazi
Time to listen to it again 😂
@kubafracek8498
Im leaving my comment here so when someone likes it, I can listen to this masterpiece again.
@allecgustafson1292
You're welcome here is a comment come back and listen 😉
@xdnightgod
Yes you must return
@corinaphillips450
Listen to it once again for me 😉