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Bessie Smith Hard Time Blues Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.59/10 [17 votes]Album: Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Vol. 3 / Original Release Date: 1992-10-22Genre: BluesSong Duration: 3 min 12 sec
BESSIE SMITH
- Hard Time Blues Lyrics / with translationsMy man said he didn't want me
I'm getting tired of his dirty ways
I'm going to see another brown
I'm packin' my clothes
I'm leavin' town, getting outdoors
Lettin' him know and he'll see a hard time
Now there's no need of cryin', just put me off your mind,
Then you'll see a hard time
When your good woman is gone you'll see a hard time
(spoken: Don't say a word, just listen)
The risin' sun ain't gonna set in the east no more
The risin' sun ain't gonna set in the east no more
'Cause I'm a good woman I can get a man any place I go
You can say what you please, you will miss me
There's a lots-a things you are bound to see,
When your friends forsake you and your money's gone
Then you'll look around all your clothes is gone
Down on your knees you'll ask for me,
There's no one else you will want to see
Then you'll pray a prayer that men pray ev'rywhere, Lord
When your good woman is gone
When your good woman is gone
I'm getting tired of his dirty ways
I'm going to see another brown
I'm packin' my clothes
I'm leavin' town, getting outdoors
Lettin' him know and he'll see a hard time
Now there's no need of cryin', just put me off your mind,
Then you'll see a hard time
When your good woman is gone you'll see a hard time
(spoken: Don't say a word, just listen)
The risin' sun ain't gonna set in the east no more
The risin' sun ain't gonna set in the east no more
You can say what you please, you will miss me
There's a lots-a things you are bound to see,
When your friends forsake you and your money's gone
Then you'll look around all your clothes is gone
Down on your knees you'll ask for me,
There's no one else you will want to see
Then you'll pray a prayer that men pray ev'rywhere, Lord
When your good woman is gone
When your good woman is gone
Facts about Hard Time Blues
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Hard Time Blues is written by Allen Toussaint.
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It is first released on October 22, 1992 as part of Bessie Smith's album "Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Vol. 3" which includes 39 tracks in total. This song is the 13rd track on this album.
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When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the lyrics of 'Hard Time Blues' by Bessie Smith show a story about a person who leaves a bad relationship and claims their place in the world. The image of the 'good woman' leaving is a sign of power and the one who took her for granted has to face the consequences, which, in turn, highlights the importance of self-respect and independence. The hard time blues lyrics can be said to mainly focus on heartbreak, empowerment, angst, freedom, and reflection. At the same time, the song underlines the need for empowerment and independence and mourning and loss. The lyrics combine relationship difficulties and emotional pain, which might not be appropriate for very young children unless they are accompanied by their parents. Even though there are no direct mentions of violence, sex, or drugs, the adult themes justify a PG rating.
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Hard Time Blues falls under the genre Blues.
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Hard Time Blues song length is 3 minutes and 12 seconds.
Who wrote Hard Time Blues lyrics?
Hard Time Blues is written by Allen Toussaint.
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When was Hard Time Blues released?
It is first released on October 22, 1992 as part of Bessie Smith's album "Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Vol. 3" which includes 39 tracks in total. This song is the 13rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Hard Time Blues lyrics?
When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the lyrics of 'Hard Time Blues' by Bessie Smith show a story about a person who leaves a bad relationship and claims their place in the world. The image of the 'good woman' leaving is a sign of power and the one who took her for granted has to face the consequences, which, in turn, highlights the importance of self-respect and independence. The hard time blues lyrics can be said to mainly focus on heartbreak, empowerment, angst, freedom, and reflection. At the same time, the song underlines the need for empowerment and independence and mourning and loss. The lyrics combine relationship difficulties and emotional pain, which might not be appropriate for very young children unless they are accompanied by their parents. Even though there are no direct mentions of violence, sex, or drugs, the adult themes justify a PG rating.
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Which genre is Hard Time Blues?
Hard Time Blues falls under the genre Blues.
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How long is the song Hard Time Blues?
Hard Time Blues song length is 3 minutes and 12 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Allen Toussaint
Record Label(s): 1992 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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