Another Man
The Bluesbreakers Lyrics
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Another man done gone.
Another man done gone, another man done gone, another man done gone.
On the country farm.
He's on the country farm, on the country farm, he's on the country farm.
Another man done gone.
I don't know his name.
Didn't know his name, I didn't know his name, I didn't know his name.
The lyrics to The Bluesbreakers' song "Another Man" depict a narrative of a man on a country farm who has disappeared or passed away. The repetition of "Another man done gone" emphasizes the theme of loss, while the repetition of "He's on the country farm" creates a vivid image of the man's whereabouts. The singer notes that they did not know his name, adding to the sense of detachment and anonymity surrounding the man's departure.
The song's bluesy tone and haunting melody contribute to its emotive quality. One interpretation of the lyrics could be that they represent the experience of enslaved individuals, who were often forcibly removed and transported to far-off plantations, leaving behind family and friends who may never know their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Another man done gone.
A man has passed away, another life lost.
Another man done gone.
A man has passed away, another life lost.
Another man done gone, another man done gone, another man done gone.
The repetition emphasizes the frequency of losing lives, how it has become a common occurrence.
On the country farm.
The deceased was likely a farmer or had a connection to the rural environment.
He's on the country farm, on the country farm, he's on the country farm.
Repeating this line reinforces the image of the deceased being in a peaceful, rural setting, possibly where he lived and worked.
Another man done gone.
A man has passed away, another life lost.
Another man done gone, another man done gone, another man done gone.
Again, the repetition emphasizes the frequency of losing lives, how it has become a common occurrence.
I don't know his name.
The singer didn't know the deceased personally, highlighting the distance and anonymity of the loss.
Didn't know his name, I didn't know his name, I didn't know his name.
The repetition serves to emphasize that the singer did not have any personal connection to the deceased, and possibly also reflects some sadness or regret for not knowing him.
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Written by: JOHN MAYALL
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