I give my woman half my money at the general store I said, "Now buy a little groceries, and don't spend no more." But she gave ten dollars for a ten cent hat And bought some store bought cat food for a mean eyed cat.
When I give her ten more dollars for a one way ticket She was mad as she could be Then I bet ten more that if she ever left She'd come a-crawlin' back to me When I woke up this mornin' and I turned my head There wasn't a cotton pickin' thing on her side of the bed I found a little old note where her head belonged It said, "Dear John, honey, baby, I'm long gone."
When I heard a whistle blowin', and the big wheels a-turnin' I was scared as I could be I put on my overalls and I headed to town Gonna bring her back with me.
I asked the man down at the station if he'd seen her there I told him all about her pretty eyes and long, blonde hair He spit his tobacco, said, "I'll be dad blamed...... I believe I did see her leavin' on the east bound train."
I bought a round trip ticket on the east bound train I was broke as I could be But when I come back, gotta buy another ticket Gotta bring her back with me.
Well, I got off the train somewhere in Arkansas And I worked up the guts to call my Mother-In-Law She said, "I'll tell you where she is, if you act right." "She's workin' four to twelve at Trucker's World tonight."
When I walked in she saw me, and she took off her apron And she grabbed her goin' home hat She bought a ticket with her tips And now we're curled up on the sofa, me and her....and that mean eyed cat
It is first released on January 01, 1996 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Unchained" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album. ✔️
What is the meaning behind Mean Eyed Cat lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the 'Mean Eyed Cat' song by Johnny Cash depicts the main character's struggle with a partner's abrupt giving up who then goes to bring back the partner, thus love, loss, and determination become the main themes being told through the song. The lyrics of Mean Eyed Cat depict mainly the whole spectrum of human emotions like heartbreak, pain, despair, love, and anger. At the same time, the song emphasizes the negative side of life such as materialism and wastefulness, betrayal and abandonment, and desperation and pursuit. The text reveals some adult concerns through not very strong language but still, the content is far from being explicit. The coexistence of the themes of financial irresponsibility and relationship problems together with the use of mild language implies that parental guidance is necessary for very young children. ✔️
Which genre is Mean Eyed Cat?
Mean Eyed Cat falls under the genre Country. ✔️
How long is the song Mean Eyed Cat?
Mean Eyed Cat song length is 2 minutes and 32 seconds.
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