Hustled Down In Texas
Winter (Johnny) Lyrics
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Well! hustled down in Texas, went to Chicago too
You know wouldn't nobody let me do what I want to do
You know I travel 'round in Georgia, I made the southern scene
I traveled 'round in Georgia, I made the southern scene
Just trying to find somebody, a friend who's deal was clean
Don't ask questions, stupid, 'cause your southern can is mine
Hustled down in Texas, went to Chicago too, wouldn't nobody let me do what I want to do
Ah baby, don't try jiving me no more
Ah baby baby, don't try jiving no more
'Cause I'm hip to your jiving, down the road I go
Listen to me people, try to understand, can't get good from evil, so do the best you can
I want to tell you people, please try to understand,
You know you can't get good from evil so do the best you can
You know I hustled down in Texas, went to Chicago too
Yeah, hustled down in Texas, went to Chicago too,
Wouldn't nobody let me do what I want to do
The lyrics to Winter (Johnny)'s song Hustled Down In Texas describe the singer's experiences of hustling down in Texas, going to Chicago, traveling around Georgia, and trying to make it in the music industry. The singer feels limited by the people around him, who won't allow him to do what he wants to do. He is searching for someone with a clean deal, someone who won't take advantage of him, but it seems that everyone he meets is trying to use him for their own gain. Despite this, he remains determined to keep moving forward and not be taken in by anyone's jiving (deception).
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the music industry and the challenges faced by struggling musicians. The singer feels trapped and exploited by those around him, but he refuses to let go of his dreams and continues to search for opportunities. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is aware of the darker side of the industry, where people take advantage of others for their own benefit. The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of doing the best you can and not letting the negativity of others bring you down.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I hustled down in Texas, went to Chicago too
I tried to make it in Texas and Chicago but I was stopped from achieving my goals by others.
Well! hustled down in Texas, went to Chicago too
I really hustled and tried hard in Texas and Chicago.
You know wouldn't nobody let me do what I want to do
But unfortunately, no one let me do what I wanted to do.
I traveled 'round in Georgia, I made the southern scene
Then I spent time in Georgia where I established myself in the southern music scene.
Just trying to find somebody, a friend who's deal was clean
I was trying to find someone who was honest and genuine and could be my friend.
Use me for your fool, sign on the dotted line
But instead people took advantage of me and used me for their own gain.
Don't ask questions, stupid, 'cause your southern can is mine
They didn't care about me and insulted me, simply because I was from the south.
Ah baby baby, don't try jiving no more
They tried to fool me, but I eventually caught on.
'Cause I'm hip to your jiving, down the road I go
And now, I'm leaving them behind and moving on with my life.
I want to tell you people, please try to understand
I have a message for everyone that I hope they'll hear.
You know you can't get good from evil so do the best you can
You can't expect anything good to come from bad or evil, so just do the best you can.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERIC D. DAWKINS, CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, HARVEY JAY MASON, DAMON E. THOMAS, ANTONIO LAMAR DIXON
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RedroomStudios
Johnny's best song in my opinion! never get tired of hearing this. and such a cool album with 3 sides of music and one blank side....
Miguel Valencia
Uno de los mejores discos de Jhonny, un mago de la guitarra y del Rock & Blues.
Austin Cunningham
I freaking LOVE some Johnny Winter! And man--I LOVE this Hustled Down In Texas!!!! Thanks for posting. He was BADASSSSSSSS!
ontariobuds
I love the tone of Johnnys guitar on this track.
Dianne Davis
I rocked to this when I was 17. I’m rocking to it still, at 67. Johnny Winter was much more than “fast”. He was steeped in blues, style and passion.
Andrew Guttry
Me too-also 67...
Kay Hansen
Me too 65 he look just like this to when he played no special effects just strobelite on him. My favorite Johnny song
Randall koch
This music will never grow old.
cricketbat08
A true blues legend.
Valerie Worboyes
So right