In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
People say a roving woman
is likely not to be better than she ought to be;
so, when I stray away from where I’ve got to be,
someone always takes me home.
A lady never should habituate saloons,
and that is where I find myself on many afternoons.
But just as I begin to blow away the foam,
someone tips his hat to me and takes me home.
People say a roving woman
is likely not to be better than she ought to be;
so, when I stray away from where I’ve got to be,
someone always takes me home.
Now, poker is a game a lady shouldn’t play,
and every floatin’ poker game just seems to float my way.
But long before I’ve lost a thing besides my comb,
someone tips his hand to me and takes me home.
Don’t see why they always do it -
can’t be vanity; must be sheer humanity -
when some kind soul remarks with great urbanity:
'Lady, let me take you home.'
Of course, there’s bound to be some little aftermath
that makes a pleasant ending for the straight and narrow path.
And as I go to sleep, I cannot help but think
how glad I am that I was saved from cards and drink.
People say a roving woman
is likely not to be better than she ought to be;
so, when I stray, there’s positively got to be
someone there to take me home.
is likely not to be better than she ought to be;
so, when I stray away from where I’ve got to be,
someone always takes me home.
A lady never should habituate saloons,
and that is where I find myself on many afternoons.
But just as I begin to blow away the foam,
someone tips his hat to me and takes me home.
People say a roving woman
is likely not to be better than she ought to be;
so, when I stray away from where I’ve got to be,
someone always takes me home.
Now, poker is a game a lady shouldn’t play,
and every floatin’ poker game just seems to float my way.
But long before I’ve lost a thing besides my comb,
someone tips his hand to me and takes me home.
Don’t see why they always do it -
can’t be vanity; must be sheer humanity -
when some kind soul remarks with great urbanity:
'Lady, let me take you home.'
Of course, there’s bound to be some little aftermath
that makes a pleasant ending for the straight and narrow path.
And as I go to sleep, I cannot help but think
how glad I am that I was saved from cards and drink.
People say a roving woman
is likely not to be better than she ought to be;
so, when I stray, there’s positively got to be
someone there to take me home.
Lyrics submitted by jxnarcoticz, edited by jacksy
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Is this satirical? I think it might be, but I don't know much about Connie.
Definitely satirical. This song was written in the early fifties and there was a big expectation on women to be prim and proper. So there's a definite wink-wink going on I think with the whole concept of being "taken home" -- sounds like she's being taken away from trouble, but it's really a come on, that she's okay with. The "little aftermath" entendre is brilliant. This song would be scandalous at the time if played on the radio.