The Animals House Of The Rising Sun Lyrics Meaning
Below are the lyrics to The House of the Rising Sun as performed by the Animals.
The animals house of the rising sun lyrics meaning. Whether or not that is the songs intended meaning is unknown. And its been the ruin of many a poor boy. To wear that ball and chain.
The House Of The Rising Sun was named after its occupant Madame Marianne LeSoleil Levant which means Rising Sun in French and was open for business from 1862 occupation by Union troops until 1874 when it was closed due to complaints by neighbors. They call the Rising Sun. Many versions also urge a sibling or parents and children to avoid the same fate.
My mother was a tailor She sewed my new blue jeans My father was a gamblin man Down in New Orleans. Our interpretation of the song is that the protagonist is a gambling man and the House Of The Rising Sun a Casino in New Orleans. And its been the ruin of many a poor boy.
Meaning Weve Heard This Tune Before. Well there is a house in New Orleans. And the only time hes satisfied.
There is a house down in New Orleans They call the rising sun And its been the ruin of many poor girl And me oh God Im one. There is a house in New Orleans. And its been the ruin of many a poor boy and God I know Im one.
Beneath that Rising Sun Animals Version. Well I got one foot on the platform. The Animals changed it to a gambler to make their version more radio-friendly.