Does anyone know what this song is about???
The House of The Rising Sun - The Animals
2006-07-09 02:59:06 · 12 answers · asked by idontknow!!! 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Presumably a Whorehouse/Bar located, I believe, in New Orleans.
2006-07-09 03:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a house in New Orleans They call the Rising Sun.
It's been the ruin of many a poor girl, and me, O God, for one.
If I had listened what Mamma said, I'd 'a' been at home today.
Being so young and foolish, poor boy, let a rambler lead me astray.
Go tell my baby sister never do like I have done.
To shun that house in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun.
My mother she's a tailor; she sold those new blue jeans.
My sweetheart, he's a drunkard, Lord, Lord, drinks down in New Orleans.
The only thing a drunkard needs is a suitcase and a trunk.
The only time he's satisfied is when he's on a drunk.
Fills his glasses to the brim, passes them around.
Only pleasure he gets out of life is hoboin' from town to town.
One foot is on the platform and the other one on the train.
I'm going back to New Orleans to wear that ball and chain.
Going back to New Orleans, my race is almost run.
Going back to spend the rest of my days beneath that Rising Sun.
2006-07-09 03:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by micky k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not known what the house was but it is thought to have been the Rising Sun Casino.
The song is about a drunkard and a gambler who has lost everything because of the casino.
2006-07-09 03:13:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh-oh!!! Now I have that song going round in my head for the rest of the day!!
I think it is about a house of ill repute - whoring and drugs - it ruined the singer (who I guess could be male or female)
Whatever its about it is a maudlin song - reminds me of my college days when all the guys I knew kept playing it on the guitar because the chords are easy!
2006-07-09 03:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by Suzita 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you listen closely, especially to the last few lines....
It is about a house of ill repute, and the guy singing is warning others not to take the path he has taken (He was one too)
For real
2006-07-09 03:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About a guy who grew up in New Orleans who had a rough upbringing through out his child hood. He is depressed and hopes nobody else's kids turn out or have to live life like he did growing up.
2006-07-09 03:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by guitardan 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask Nina Simone...via a medium
2006-07-09 03:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was about a brothel. A few minutes on google should get your answer. Try The Straight Dope.
2006-07-09 03:04:17 · answer #8 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's about a house of ill repute... have you listened to the words? they may explain a lot...
2006-07-09 03:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by Candy Peach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to the words.. You'll find out... :D
2006-07-09 03:03:02 · answer #10 · answered by Forlorn Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋