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Bessie Smith Black Mountain Blues Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.54/10 [13 votes]Album: The Complete Recordings Vol. 4 / Original Release Date: 1993-04-23Genre: BluesSong Duration: 3 min 07 sec
BESSIE SMITH
- Black Mountain Blues Lyrics / with translationsOut in Black Mountain a child will smack your face
I'm saying out on Black Mountain a child will smack your face
The babies cry for liquor, and all the birds sing bass
Well, those people in Black Mountain are mean as they can be
And those people in Black Mountain are mean as they can be
Now they uses gun powder just to sweeten up their tea
Well, out in Black Mountain you can't keep a good man in jail
Yeah, out in Black Mountain you can't keep a good man in jail
'Cause if the jury convicts him, the judge will pay his bail
I had a man in Black Mountain, the sweetest man in town
I had a man in Black Mountain, the sweetest man in the town
But then he met a city gal, that's when he throwed me down
Lord, I'm bound for Black Mountain, me and my razor and my gun
I'm going back to Black Mountain, me and my razor and my gun
I'm gonna cut him if he stands still, I'll just shoot him if he runs
Lord, now you've heard my story, now you've heard my news
Lord, now you've heard my story, now you've heard my news
Now my man can clear off, I've got the Blackest Mountain blues
I'm saying out on Black Mountain a child will smack your face
The babies cry for liquor, and all the birds sing bass
Well, those people in Black Mountain are mean as they can be
And those people in Black Mountain are mean as they can be
Now they uses gun powder just to sweeten up their tea
Well, out in Black Mountain you can't keep a good man in jail
Yeah, out in Black Mountain you can't keep a good man in jail
'Cause if the jury convicts him, the judge will pay his bail
I had a man in Black Mountain, the sweetest man in town
But then he met a city gal, that's when he throwed me down
Lord, I'm bound for Black Mountain, me and my razor and my gun
I'm going back to Black Mountain, me and my razor and my gun
I'm gonna cut him if he stands still, I'll just shoot him if he runs
Lord, now you've heard my story, now you've heard my news
Lord, now you've heard my story, now you've heard my news
Now my man can clear off, I've got the Blackest Mountain blues
Facts about Black Mountain Blues
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Black Mountain Blues is written by J.c. Johnson.
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It is first released on April 23, 1993 as part of Bessie Smith's album "The Complete Recordings Vol. 4" which includes 40 tracks in total. This song is the 35th track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Black Mountain Blues' by Bessie Smith depicts a dangerous and lawless area through its use of gunpowder in tea as a metaphor to show people who experience life in Black Mountain. The story follows a person who makes their way to Black Mountain with determination and vengeance while he confronts his internal demons and the dangers which await him. The lyrics of Black Mountain Blues focus on five main emotions which include anger and anxiety and despair and social criticism and heartbreak. The song emphasizes two main themes which include violence and danger and despair and addiction and lawlessness and rebellion. The lyrics contain references to violence and alcohol and themes of criminal behavior which are considered adult material. The combination of gun references and intent to cause harm and depiction of a dangerous lifestyle results in a need for restricted content.
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Black Mountain Blues falls under the genre Blues.
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Black Mountain Blues song length is 3 minutes and 07 seconds.
Who wrote Black Mountain Blues lyrics?
Black Mountain Blues is written by J.c. Johnson.
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When was Black Mountain Blues released?
It is first released on April 23, 1993 as part of Bessie Smith's album "The Complete Recordings Vol. 4" which includes 40 tracks in total. This song is the 35th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Black Mountain Blues lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Black Mountain Blues' by Bessie Smith depicts a dangerous and lawless area through its use of gunpowder in tea as a metaphor to show people who experience life in Black Mountain. The story follows a person who makes their way to Black Mountain with determination and vengeance while he confronts his internal demons and the dangers which await him. The lyrics of Black Mountain Blues focus on five main emotions which include anger and anxiety and despair and social criticism and heartbreak. The song emphasizes two main themes which include violence and danger and despair and addiction and lawlessness and rebellion. The lyrics contain references to violence and alcohol and themes of criminal behavior which are considered adult material. The combination of gun references and intent to cause harm and depiction of a dangerous lifestyle results in a need for restricted content.
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Which genre is Black Mountain Blues?
Black Mountain Blues falls under the genre Blues.
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How long is the song Black Mountain Blues?
Black Mountain Blues song length is 3 minutes and 07 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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