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The Melachrino Strings and Orchestra;Trio Musette de Paris Lyrics
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You made me love you
Made me love you, now your man done come
You made me love you, now your man have come
Ain't no more potatoes, the frost have killed the vine
Well, the blues ain't nothin' but a good woman on your mind
The blues ain't nothin' but a good woman on your mind
The blues ain't nothin' but a good woman on your mind
You done made me love you
You made me love you
I've told you, baby and your mama told you, too
"You're three times seven, you know what you wanna do,
three times seven, you know what you wanna do,
you're three times seven, you know what you wanna do"
If I had-a listened to my second mind,
Lord, I wouldn't -a been sittin' here and wringin' my hands and cryin'
I wouldn't been sittin' here, wringin' my hands and cryin'
I wouldn't been sittin' here, wringin' my hands and cryin'
You see, see, rider, you see what you have done?
You done made me love you
You made me love you
The song "See See Rider" by The Melachrino Strings and Orchestra;Trio Musette de Paris is a classic blues song that speaks about the pain and heartache caused by a lover who has left for someone else. The refrain of "You see, see, rider, you see what you have done? You made me love you, Made me love you, now your man done come" captures the feeling of betrayal and confusion experienced by the singer. Despite being hurt, the singer can't help but acknowledge the one good thing that has come out of the experience: the love that was awakened in them. The line "Well, the blues ain't nothin' but a good woman on your mind" speaks to the power that women hold over men when it comes to love and relationships.
The song also touches on the idea of personal responsibility and hindsight. The line "If I had-a listened to my second mind, Lord, I wouldn't -a been sittin' here and wringin' my hands and cryin'" alludes to the notion that the singer could have avoided their current state of heartbreak if they had followed their instinctive voice. The repetition of phrases emphasizes the ultimate message of the song: take responsibility for your actions and don't let love blind you to the truth.
Overall, the song "See See Rider" is a classic blues song that explores themes of love, betrayal, and personal responsibility. It speaks to the power that women hold over men when it comes to love and relationships, and highlights the importance of following one's instinctive voice to avoid heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
You see, see, rider, you see what you have done?
You witness the effect of your actions, rider. You caused me to fall in love with you.
Made me love you, now your man done come
As a result of you making me fall in love with you, your significant other is now present.
Ain't no more potatoes, the frost have killed the vine
The crop of potatoes has been destroyed by the frost, so there are no more left to eat.
The blues ain't nothin' but a good woman on your mind
The feeling of sadness is associated with thinking about a special woman who has caught your attention.
I've told you, baby and your mama told you, too
Both I and your mother have advised you on what to do.
"You're three times seven, you know what you wanna do,
"You're twenty-one years old, you should have an idea of what you want to do with your life."
If I had-a listened to my second mind,
If I had acted differently based on my better judgment,
Lord, I wouldn't -a been sittin' here and wringin' my hands and cryin'
I wouldn't be wasting my time being upset and anxious right now.
You made me love you
Your actions contributed to my emotional attachment toward you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELVIS PRESLEY, GERTRUDE RAINEY
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