☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics tell of the desire to go to New Orleans and experience the city's magical atmosphere.
- The singer describes Basin Street as the place where all the characters from First Street meet and where one finds heaven on earth.
- The lyrics emphasize the importance of music in New Orleans and the singer's longing for huggin' and kissin' in the city.
- The song lyrics invite the listener to feel the unique atmosphere of New Orleans and discover the land of dreams on Basin Street.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Basin Street Blues" by
Willie Nelson tell of the desire to go to New Orleans and experience the magical atmosphere of the city. The singer invites the listener to take a journey down the Mississippi and sail on a boat to the land of dreams.
Upon arriving in New Orleans, they are greeted by a band and meet old friends. People go to St. Louis Cemetery to gather, and this place is called "heaven on earth" - they call it Basin Street.
The singer emphasizes that Basin Street is the street where all the characters from First Street meet. New Orleans is called the land of dreams, where you will never miss the rice and beans.
The lyrics also mention the huggin' and kissin' that the singer has missed, as well as the music that is heard everywhere in New Orleans. The singer has the Basin Street Blues, a melancholy and longing for New Orleans.
At the end of the song, the singer is glad that the listener has gone with him to New Orleans and made the journey down the Mississippi. They have found the land of dreams - heaven on earth on Basin Street.
The lyrics of the song "Basin Street Blues" invite the listener to experience the unique atmosphere of New Orleans and feel the joy and passion of the music and life in this city.