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Mississippi Queen - you know what I mean
Mississippi Queen - she taught me everything

Way down around Vicksburg around Lousisiana way
There's a cajun lady called the Mississippi Queen
You know she was a dancer, she moved better on wine
While the rest of those dudes where gettin' their kicks
Buddy, beg your pardon, I was gettin mine

Mississippi Queen - if you know what I mean
Mississippi Queen - she taught me everything

This lady she asked me if I would be her man
You know that I told her I'd do what I can
To keep her lookin pretty, buy her dresses that shine
While the the rest of them dudes was makin their bread
Buddy beg your pardon I was losing mine

You know she was a dancer, she moved better on wine
While the rest of those dudes where gettin there kicks
Brother beg your pardon I was gettin mine

Ohhhhh Mississippi Queen
Look out, Helter Skelter!
Wouah ha ha ha

"Okay, put it up, let's see what we got"
"Man, that one note is a fucking bitch..."

Overall Meaning

The song "Mississippi Queen" by W.B.S.'s Studio S is a rock and roll classic that pays homage to the rhythm and blues of the Mississippi Delta. The lyrics tell the story of a cajun lady known as the Mississippi Queen who teaches the singer everything he knows about love and life. The opening lines, "Mississippi Queen - you know what I mean, Mississippi Queen - she taught me everything" convey the singer's admiration for the woman who has made a significant impact on his life.

The song's vivid imagery takes the listener on a journey through the southern United States, mentioning Vicksburg and Louisiana as locations where the Mississippi Queen can be found. She is a dancer who moves better after a few glasses of wine, and the singer is happy to be spending his time with her, even if it means losing some money along the way. The chorus repeats the phrase "Mississippi Queen - if you know what I mean, Mississippi Queen - she taught me everything," emphasizing the significance of this connection.

The song's musical style reflects its lyrics, with a driving rhythm section and guitar riffs that evoke the blues and rock and roll genres that originated in the Mississippi Delta. The song's famous intro riff has been covered and sampled by numerous artists over the years, and the song is a favorite of classic rock fans around the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Mississippi Queen - you know what I mean
Referring to a Cajun lady who is sexy and confident.

Mississippi Queen - she taught me everything
The lady taught the singer about passion and living in the moment.

Way down around Vicksburg around Lousisiana way
Describes the location of the Mississippi River where the lady might have come from.

There's a cajun lady called the Mississippi Queen
The lady is described as a confident and beautiful queen.

You know she was a dancer, she moved better on wine
The lady was a talented and sensual dancer who danced better under the influence of wine.

While the rest of those dudes where gettin' their kicks
While other men were living their lives in a conventional way.

Buddy, beg your pardon, I was gettin mine
The singer was enjoying his life in a different way, probably by having fun with the Mississippi Queen.

This lady she asked me if I would be her man
The lady was interested in having a romantic relationship with the singer.

You know that I told her I'd do what I can
The singer was happy to do anything he could to make the lady happy.

To keep her lookin pretty, buy her dresses that shine
The singer was willing to spend money on the lady to make her happy.

While the the rest of them dudes was makin their bread
While other men were focused on making money and building their careers.

Buddy beg your pardon I was losing mine
The singer was willing to spend his money on having fun with the Mississippi Queen.

Brother beg your pardon I was gettin mine
The singer was living his life to the fullest and having a good time.

Ohhhhh Mississippi Queen
The singer repeats the name of the lady.

Look out, Helter Skelter!
An exclamation to be cautious and careful.

Wouah ha ha ha
An expression of joy and amusement.

"Okay, put it up, let's see what we got"
Someone is possibly recording the song.

"Man, that one note is a fucking bitch..."
A comment about a difficult part of the song.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID REA, FELIX PAPPALARDI, LAURENCE LAING, LESLIE A. WEINSTEIN

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