This song came to me as a melody and then I slowly uncovered the lyrics, piece by piece. I wish I knew who it was about. I imagine this is what an archaeological dig feels like.
lyrics
CHORUS:
Rolling gently on the great Bayou
Rolling down the river 'cause I ain't got nothing
Rolling gently on the great Bayou
Who's gonna be my lover now?
Who's gonna be my lover now?
My old lover's got new young thunder
He done run away
My old lover's got a new young thunder
Who's gonna be my baby now?
Who's gonna be my baby now?
CHORUS
I didn't even want no big white wedding
Just want to share your name
I didn't even need no big white wedding
Who's gonna be my hubby now?
Who's gonna be my hubby now?
CHORUS
I ain't got nothing but two white dresses
Blue and green ribbons in my hair
I ain't got nothing but two white dresses
Who's gonna be my darling now?
Who's gonna be my darling now?
CHORUS
Summertime's a heatin' and there ain't no shade
Gonna go to the river, gonna drown my sorrows
Summertime's a heatin' and there ain't no shade
Who's gonna keep me from myself?
Who's gonna keep me from myself?
CHORUS
I'm all dressed up in my new blue trousers
Gonna take myself out on the town
I'm all dolled up in my new blue trousers
Who's gonna make me love again?
Who's gonna make me love again?
Who's gonna make me love again?
credits
from Horse Without Wings EP,
released December 30, 2017
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