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| Robert Johnson – Cross Road Blues Lyrics
| 15 years ago
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I've read quite a few interpretations of this song. The one I find most convincing is one I would not have had the knowledge to think of myself: that Robert was worried about being caught after sunset in a place where blacks at that time were not "allowed". When the sun sets, he fears that being found out could mean him getting lynched. It seems to fit most of the words. Though, maybe "got the cross road blues this morning" implies he made it through the night. The fact is, we'll never know exactly what RJ intended with his words. But the whole devil thing is most likely a red herring, imho. |
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