These Walls
The Tedeschi Trucks Band Lyrics
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To a kettle on the stove
Peeling wallpaper
House next to a dusty road
She prays oh lord
Don't let these walls fall down
But she works like hell
She loved him like a lady
Never did her too well
She prays oh lord
Don't let these walls fall down
'Cause it's been so damn hard
Since her man left town
Says I've been thinking,
I've been thinking, I've been thinking,
'Bout you baby
For such a long long time
She can't help but wonder
On those rainy Saturdays
Where he is and where he's been
Is another trapped in his haze?
She prays oh lord
Don't let these walls fall down
'Cause she's not lonely
And she's learned to get along
But how many years will it take
Before he is really gone?
She prays oh lord
Don't let these walls fall down
'Cause it's been so damn hard
Since her man left town
Says I've been thinking
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
'Bout you baby
For such a long long time
Says I've been thinking
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
'Bout you baby
For such a long long time
Says I've been thinking
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
'Bout you baby
For such a long long time
The Tedeschi Trucks Band's song "These Walls" is a powerful and emotional piece that tells the story of a woman struggling to hold on to what she has in the midst of hardship and uncertainty. The song opens with a vivid description of the woman's daily routine: waking up to the sound of a kettle on the stove, surrounded by peeling wallpaper in a house next to a dusty road. Despite the less than glamorous surroundings, she perseveres and works hard despite her poverty.
The woman's prayer to God, "Don't let these walls fall down" represents her desire to keep what she has and protect it from the external factors that threaten to destroy her life. The repeated chorus serves as a plea for strength and stability in the face of adversity. The lyrics also express the woman's ongoing love for a man who has left her behind. She still thinks about him often, wondering where he is and what he's doing. This longing makes her life more difficult, but she refuses to give up and succumb to loneliness.
Overall, the song is a tribute to perseverance in the face of hardship. The woman's spirit and determination in the face of adversity is inspiring and heart-wrenching, and the song serves as a reminder that even when times are tough, it is possible to continue pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
She wakes up in the morning
The woman starts her day at daybreak.
To a kettle on the stove
She hears the sound of a boiling kettle as she wakes up.
Peeling wallpaper
The wallpaper in her house is coming off.
House next to a dusty road
Her house is located beside a road that is dusty.
She prays oh lord
The woman asks for help from a higher power.
Don't let these walls fall down
She prays for her house, which may be in a state of disrepair, to stay standing.
'Cause she's got no money
She has financial problems and no money.
But she works like hell
She works extremely hard despite these financial problems.
She loved him like a lady
She was a good partner and showed him respect and affection.
Never did her too well
Her partner did not treat her as well as she deserved.
'Cause it's been so damn hard
Her situation has been extremely difficult.
Since her man left town
Her emotional struggle began when her partner left their town.
Says I've been thinking,
She has been contemplating something.
I've been thinking, I've been thinking, I've been thinking,
She has been thinking of someone or something consistently for a long period.
'Bout you baby
She is thinking about her partner, whom she still loves and misses.
For such a long long time
Her thoughts about her partner have been ongoing and consistent for a long time.
She can't help but wonder
Her thoughts turn to someone she loves, and she is curious about their whereabouts.
On those rainy Saturdays
Occasionally, on rainy Saturdays, she thinks more about her loved one, bringing sadness to her day.
Where he is and where he's been
She thinks of her loved one's location and past events that may have contributed to their relationship falling apart.
Is another trapped in his haze?
She wonders if her partner has become involved with someone else who is also dealing with personal problems.
She's not lonely
Despite the circumstances, she does not feel alone.
And she's learned to get along
She has learned to cope with the situation.
But how many years will it take
She wonders how long it will take for her to be able to fully move on.
Before he is really gone?
She questions whether her partner is still a part of her life and if she can truly let go.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DEREK TRUCKS, ERIC KRASNO, SONYA KITCHELL
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