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10-23-2006, 10:41 PM
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What was Skip James talking about
on Hard Time Killing Floor Blues? What is a 'Killing Floor'? Is it a slaughter house?
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10-24-2006, 01:10 AM
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It's most likely about the Depression. Paramount called it 'Hard Time Killing Floor Blues', Skip called it 'Hard Times'.
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10-24-2006, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by TheZola
It's about the Depression. Paramount called it 'Hard Time Killing Floor Blues', Skip called it 'Hard Times'.
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10-24-2006, 07:59 AM
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I realize the song is about the depression but that still doesn't explain what 'killing floor' means.
Hard Time Killing Floor Blues
By Skip James
Hard time here and everywhere you go
Times is harder than ever been before
And the people are driftin' from door to door
Can't find no heaven, I don't care where they go
Hear me tell you people, just before I go
These hard times will kill you just dry long so
Well, you hear me singin' my lonesome song
These hard times can last us so very long
If I ever get off this killin' floor
I'll never get down this low no more
No-no, no-no, I'll never get down this low no more
And you say you had money, you better be sure
'Cause these hard times will drive you from door to door
Sing this song and I ain't gonna sing no more
Sing this song and I ain't gonna sing no more
These hard times will drive you from door to door
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10-24-2006, 08:05 AM
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Metaphor for the times, man, for everyone's position.
And, in addition to all of this, the song is fucking excellent.
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10-24-2006, 08:11 AM
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It really is tremendous!
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10-24-2006, 09:14 AM
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Any more love for Skip?
We need to spread the word of greatness that is Nehemiah Skip James to those who have yet to be graced by his otherworldly music.
It's all about the Bentonia School.
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