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Johnny Cash I'm Going To Memphis Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 7.14/10 [7 votes]Album: Unearthed / Original Release Date: 2003-11-25Genre: CountrySong Duration: 2 min 39 sec
JOHNNY CASH
- I'm Going To Memphis Lyrics / with translationsBring a drink of water Leroy, bring a drink of water no
If I could get to the mercy man, he'd give me some I know
I got a gal in Vickburg, Bertha is her name
Lord I Wish I was tied to Bertha, instead of this ball and chain
I'm goin' to Memphis, hmm
I'm goin' to Memphis
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But like a bitter weed I'm a bad seed but when that levee's thru and I am too
Let the honky tonk roll on, come mornin' I'll be gone
I'm goin' to Memphis
Well I've never been to Chicago, but it must be a mighty fine place
I couldn't get past Tennessee, with Mississippi all over my face
I'm goin' to Memphis, hmm
I'm goin' to Memphis
[Chorus]
Well I brought me a little water in a Mr. Prince Albert can
But the bossman caught me drinkin' it, and I believe he broke my hand, hmm
Another boy is down the shovel burned him out
Let me stand on his body, to see what the shoutin's about
I'm goin' to Memphis, hmm
I'm goin' to Memphis, hmm
[Chorus]
Yeah, Memphis bound
I'm goin' to Memphis, mhm, hmm
If I could get to the mercy man, he'd give me some I know
I got a gal in Vickburg, Bertha is her name
Lord I Wish I was tied to Bertha, instead of this ball and chain
I'm goin' to Memphis, hmm
I'm goin' to Memphis
[Chorus:]
But like a bitter weed I'm a bad seed but when that levee's thru and I am too
Let the honky tonk roll on, come mornin' I'll be gone
I'm goin' to Memphis
Well I've never been to Chicago, but it must be a mighty fine place
I'm goin' to Memphis, hmm
I'm goin' to Memphis
[Chorus]
Well I brought me a little water in a Mr. Prince Albert can
But the bossman caught me drinkin' it, and I believe he broke my hand, hmm
Another boy is down the shovel burned him out
Let me stand on his body, to see what the shoutin's about
I'm goin' to Memphis, hmm
I'm goin' to Memphis, hmm
[Chorus]
Yeah, Memphis bound
I'm goin' to Memphis, mhm, hmm
Facts about I'm Going To Memphis
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I'm Going To Memphis is written by Johnny R. Cash.
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It is first released on November 25, 2003 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Unearthed" which includes 79 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, Johnny Cash's 'I'm Going To Memphis' depicts the hunger for liberation and a new life, where the trip to Memphis serves as a metaphor for the salvation from suffering and tyrannical situations. I'm going to memphis lyrics primarily highlight the feelings of angst, despair, heartbreak, contemplation, and rage. However, the song also emphasizes the need for freedom, escape and movement; it speaks of hardship and suffering but at the same time resilience and determination. The lyrics depict the hard life and the endured suffering in a very graphic way, which could be too strong for the younger listeners. Furthermore, the 'honky tonk' reference alongside the overall musical atmosphere, suggest that the themes and vocabulary are appropriate for an adult audience.
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I'm Going To Memphis falls under the genre Country.
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I'm Going To Memphis song length is 2 minutes and 39 seconds.
Who wrote I'm Going To Memphis lyrics?
I'm Going To Memphis is written by Johnny R. Cash.
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When was I'm Going To Memphis released?
It is first released on November 25, 2003 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Unearthed" which includes 79 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind I'm Going To Memphis lyrics?
When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, Johnny Cash's 'I'm Going To Memphis' depicts the hunger for liberation and a new life, where the trip to Memphis serves as a metaphor for the salvation from suffering and tyrannical situations. I'm going to memphis lyrics primarily highlight the feelings of angst, despair, heartbreak, contemplation, and rage. However, the song also emphasizes the need for freedom, escape and movement; it speaks of hardship and suffering but at the same time resilience and determination. The lyrics depict the hard life and the endured suffering in a very graphic way, which could be too strong for the younger listeners. Furthermore, the 'honky tonk' reference alongside the overall musical atmosphere, suggest that the themes and vocabulary are appropriate for an adult audience.
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Which genre is I'm Going To Memphis?
I'm Going To Memphis falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song I'm Going To Memphis?
I'm Going To Memphis song length is 2 minutes and 39 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 2003 American Recordings, LLC
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