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.
I got High John in my pocket
And mud in my shoes
Walked all the way from Mississippi
Just to spread the news
Don't care for idle conversation
I'm not your girl about town
But when it comes to make music
I run the voodoo down
And here in this quiet place I own
Worlds are born
The night of my conception
The star were fixed
Conjure woman told my mother
She's gonna run and twist
Don't have to worry 'bout her learning
She's gonna get around
And when it comes to traveling
She'll run the voodoo down
Here in this quiet place we own
We're born
Destiny is my deliverance
I walk this road alone
I take my pleasure in remembering
I'm just a rolling stone
And I don't mind some company
If you want to stay around
But when it comes to my loving
I run the voodoo down
And here in this quiet place I own
Worlds are born
And mud in my shoes
Walked all the way from Mississippi
Just to spread the news
Don't care for idle conversation
I'm not your girl about town
But when it comes to make music
I run the voodoo down
And here in this quiet place I own
Worlds are born
The night of my conception
The star were fixed
Conjure woman told my mother
She's gonna run and twist
Don't have to worry 'bout her learning
She's gonna get around
And when it comes to traveling
She'll run the voodoo down
Here in this quiet place we own
We're born
Destiny is my deliverance
I walk this road alone
I take my pleasure in remembering
I'm just a rolling stone
And I don't mind some company
If you want to stay around
But when it comes to my loving
I run the voodoo down
And here in this quiet place I own
Worlds are born
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Run the Voodoo Down Lyrics as written by Cassandra Wilson Miles Davis
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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