My Mother Was A Lady

Johnny Cash

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[Verse] Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day While dining they were chatting in a sort of joking way When a pretty waitress to brought them a fancy tray of food They spoke to her familiarly in a manner sort of rude At first she did not notice nor make the least reply But one remark was passed that brought teardrops to her eyes And facing her tormentors with cheeks now burnin’ red She looked the perfect picture as appealingly she said [Chorus] My Mother was a lady and yours I would allow And you may have a sister who needs protection now I’ve come to this great city to find my brother dear And you’d dare not insult me sir if Jack were only here [Verse] It’s just one touch of nature but it makes the whole world kin And every word she uttered seemed to touch their hearts within’ They sat there stunned and silenced until one cried in shame Forgive me miss I meant no harm; pray tell me what’s your name [Verse] She told him and he cried I know you’re brother too Why we’ve been friends for many years and he often speaks of you He’ll be so glad to see you and if you’ll only wed I’ll take you to him as my wife for I’ve loved you since you said [Chorus] My Mother was a lady and yours I would allow And you may have a sister who needs protection now I’ve come to this great city to find my brother dear And you’d dare not insult me sir if Jack were only here

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Dans cette chanson, une conversation entre deux musiciens dans un hôtel prend un tournant inattendu lorsque l'un d'eux se montre impoli avec une serveuse. Cette dernière, touchée par leurs remarques, s'affirme avec grâce en rappelant l'importance de la dignité et de la protection des proches. En révélant sa quête pour retrouver son frère, elle touche les cœurs des hommes, qui réalisent leur erreur. La chanson met en lumière la valeur du respect et le lien familial, tout en illustrant comment un simple moment de compassion peut transformer une situation conflictuelle. Le contexte de la chanson se déroule dans un cadre urbain, où la serveuse, malgré sa position, évoque la grandeur des valeurs familiales et du respect, faisant écho à des normes sociales plus larges. C'est une belle illustration de la force d'une femme qui se tient debout pour elle-même et pour sa famille.

Le Chansonnier