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“From Natchez to Mobile, from Memphis to St. Joe, wherever the four winds blowI been in some big towns an' heard me some big talk, but there is one thing I knowA woman's a two-face, a worrisome thing who'll leave ya to sing the blues in the night.” quote by Johnny Mercer
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“From Natchez to Mobile, from Memphis to St. Joe, wherever the four winds blowI been in some big towns an' heard me some big talk, but there is one thing I knowA woman's a two-face, a worrisome thing who'll leave ya to sing the blues in the night.”

Johnny Mercer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker describes traveling widely, hearing big talk, and warns that women can be duplicitous, causing heartbreak and loneliness at night

In simple terms: Women can be deceptive and cause sorrow

Key Takeaway

Beware of false promises from women

Themes

trust deception loneliness

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

cautionary observational

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • relationships
  • nighttime reflection

Key Concepts

human nature gender dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern genuine from false affection?
  • What experiences shape trust in relationships?
A Different Perspective

Not all women are deceitful; this is a stereotypical view

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