HEY LAWDY MAMA As recorded by Steppenwolf (From the 1971 Album GOLD: THEIR GREAT HITS) [Intro] [Verse 1] You’d like to show me all around Thank you girl but I know this town C#7#9                                      D D# It’s alright hey lawdy mama it’s alright Don’t you know they’re all the same Only difference is the name C#7#9                                      D D# It’s alright hey lawdy mama it’s alright Three motels dusty cars A movie show and a dozen bars C#7#9                                      D D# It’s alright hey lawdy mama it’s alright Only thing that I can say We’ll be here for just one day           [Chorus] Baby don’t you know we’re Leavin’ early in the mornin’ So long I don’t know we might be back next year Baby it just might be never Don’t cha worry ’bout it So long good to know your smilin’ face was here       [Verse 2] This town is boring you to tears Nothing in the world ever happens here C#7#9                                      D D# It’s alright hey lawdy mama it’s alright Don’t you know you’ve got to help Nothing ever happens by itself C#7#9                                      D D# It’s alright hey lawdy mama it’s alright If no one will share the load Go pack your bags hit the open road C#7#9                                      D D# It’s alright hey lawdy mama it’s alright Try to find someone like you Hope will tell you what to do          [Chorus] Baby don’t you know we’re Leavin’ early in the mornin’ So long I don’t know we might be back next year Baby it just might be never Don’t cha worry ’bout it So long good to know your smilin’ face was here       [Outro] C#7#9

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque un sentiment de désillusion et d'ennui face à une ville où rien ne se passe. Le narrateur apprécie l'hospitalité d'une fille, mais il comprend que chaque endroit se ressemble, et que son passage sera bref. L'idée d'évasion est forte, soulignant le besoin de mouvement et de découvrir d'autres horizons, même si cela implique de laisser derrière soi des visages familiers. Une introspection sur la monotonie de la vie s’entremêle à cette envie de liberté, mêlant mélancolie et espoir.