another verse:
when you go down to deep elem, put your money in your socks
the women in deep elem, they'll put you on the rocks
this song is about syphilis, i think. that's why the preacher's preaching days are through, because syphilis degenerates your mind, and "sweet mama . . your daddy's got those deep elem blues" i.e. warning. your "daddy" (old blues slang for husband) got it in deep elem & could give it to you
That is a fantastic interpretation of the song. I always thought it was about a party/gambling town like old Las Vegas, But your interpretation makes a lot of sense.
That is a fantastic interpretation of the song. I always thought it was about a party/gambling town like old Las Vegas, But your interpretation makes a lot of sense.
another verse: when you go down to deep elem, put your money in your socks the women in deep elem, they'll put you on the rocks
this song is about syphilis, i think. that's why the preacher's preaching days are through, because syphilis degenerates your mind, and "sweet mama . . your daddy's got those deep elem blues" i.e. warning. your "daddy" (old blues slang for husband) got it in deep elem & could give it to you
That is a fantastic interpretation of the song. I always thought it was about a party/gambling town like old Las Vegas, But your interpretation makes a lot of sense.
That is a fantastic interpretation of the song. I always thought it was about a party/gambling town like old Las Vegas, But your interpretation makes a lot of sense.