Can anyone show or discover proof (interviews, original record liner notes, scans or pictures of the handwritten lyrics, etc.) that the word choice in the chorus is:
“I got a woman, want to BALL all day’’
or
“ I got a woman, want to BAWL all day”
They both fit quite well yet paint two very different pictures of the woman. To me, the answer would shed a great deal of light on the nature of the conflict.
It would also either support or cast doubt as to wether or not she is a prostitute.
At the very least, it would change my own perception of the woman because to me “bawl” would indicate she was experiencing an inner conflict over her feelings for the man. Sorrow, remorse..... perhaps an inner struggle because she loves him but can’t change or commit. I think this would make for a far more interesting character and story.
Whereas “ball” would be a much less sympathetic take on the woman and lead to a fairly straightforward interpretation of the song.
Supposedly this is a rare record and at one time a mostly unknown song. I imagine getting a definitive answer on a minute change five decades ago will be a hell of a challenge. Any proof would be much appreciated!
@One_man_bucket I have often wondered about this as well. Good arguments for either meaning. Would be interesting to know definitively, which meaning they intended. Cant help but wonder if plant intended for the listener to be able to insert either word depending on their mood or agenda. Probly overthinking it. Regardless, one of my favorite songs by any band.
@One_man_bucket I have often wondered about this as well. Good arguments for either meaning. Would be interesting to know definitively, which meaning they intended. Cant help but wonder if plant intended for the listener to be able to insert either word depending on their mood or agenda. Probly overthinking it. Regardless, one of my favorite songs by any band.
Can anyone show or discover proof (interviews, original record liner notes, scans or pictures of the handwritten lyrics, etc.) that the word choice in the chorus is:
“I got a woman, want to BALL all day’’ or “ I got a woman, want to BAWL all day”
They both fit quite well yet paint two very different pictures of the woman. To me, the answer would shed a great deal of light on the nature of the conflict. It would also either support or cast doubt as to wether or not she is a prostitute.
At the very least, it would change my own perception of the woman because to me “bawl” would indicate she was experiencing an inner conflict over her feelings for the man. Sorrow, remorse..... perhaps an inner struggle because she loves him but can’t change or commit. I think this would make for a far more interesting character and story.
Whereas “ball” would be a much less sympathetic take on the woman and lead to a fairly straightforward interpretation of the song.
Supposedly this is a rare record and at one time a mostly unknown song. I imagine getting a definitive answer on a minute change five decades ago will be a hell of a challenge. Any proof would be much appreciated!
@One_man_bucket The lyric is 'ball' as in to have sex. Ain't no doubt.
@One_man_bucket The lyric is 'ball' as in to have sex. Ain't no doubt.
@One_man_bucket I have often wondered about this as well. Good arguments for either meaning. Would be interesting to know definitively, which meaning they intended. Cant help but wonder if plant intended for the listener to be able to insert either word depending on their mood or agenda. Probly overthinking it. Regardless, one of my favorite songs by any band.
@One_man_bucket I have often wondered about this as well. Good arguments for either meaning. Would be interesting to know definitively, which meaning they intended. Cant help but wonder if plant intended for the listener to be able to insert either word depending on their mood or agenda. Probly overthinking it. Regardless, one of my favorite songs by any band.