We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

EVIL IN THE HEART OF THE OLD COUNTRY GENTLEMAN

by Yella Belly

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.
    Purchasable with gift card

      name your price

     

1.
Mean ol’ mama What’s the problem Why you mad at me Is it cause I smashed your car Stole all your cash Crushed your heart in seconds flat Babe, that ain’t that mean Oh what a waste We coulda’ had such better days You had it made Now you’re plottin’ your escape So tell me darling dear How come you choose to live in fear I ain’t ever even let yah out the house but once a year And I love you babe it’s true But I gone and married your aunt Sue Got a baby on the way We’re naming after you It’s such a shame We could of laughed it all away You had it made So why the long-drawn face You’re the luckiest girl in the whole wide world (It’s true) And sometimes I wonder If I’m the one to blame- On second thought- Maybe not- I’m your tender lovin’ man Mean ol’ mama What’s the problem Why you mad at me
2.
Pearly Gates 01:53
Belly up- ah babe, I barely- barely bust I bet the farm I’d fall in love with you- ooo-ah-oo But- lady luck, oh lord she likes it when she’s on top But ain’t aboutah’ let her let me lose Sleight of hand- oh heaven help me if you can Them pearly gates- don’t play dem pranks on me- eee-he-eee Oh- me oh my– I swear I saw, I saw a sign A sign- it said someday you’d set me free- home free Sure enough- you teasin’ me was all it took It’s time I hitched my sights on something new- ooo-ah-oo Oh- so I go- go knock on death’s front door I hang my hat and lay right down- I do Them pearly gates are pinin’ for a fool
3.
Jon Boy 03:49
Only took ten years or so To say goodbye the only way I know Yet I’m still stuck, in shell shock, I write then I choke And I wonder where you are and if you’re alone Ah so gimme your gun, your dime bag of dope Naw you ain’t the type, you’re no cutthroat Oh we was just kids, what the hell do we know Runnin’ all wild with nowhere to go And I wished I’d ah been there, I’d bring yah home Cause this cold town Chicago gon’ swallowed yah whole Ah so gimme your gun, your dime bag of dope Naw this ain’t no fun, the bottle done broke It hurts my heart, hurts worse when they say That now he can rest, he’s free from the pain Well when yah rang ten years ago I didn’t pick up, it still haunts my bones For Hours and Ours amused But 22’s too soon to… Ah man oh man I miss that band Ah so gimme your gun, your dime bag of dope Naw this ain’t no fun, the bottle done broke It hurts my heart, hurts worse when they say That now he can rest, he’s free from the pain But we all know Jon, and what he would say “Just don’t make a fuss for me” Only took till I got old
4.
I swear I saw a sign- it said turn back As we crept along- across the desert cracks Ahh too late, too little time for a fond farewell Heaven knows we ain’t howlin’ for a chance in hell As I live and breathe- I’m as dead as dead can be My baby’s got a real mean streak A hot mess- man she’s so scary Someday she’s gonna bury me She’s so dangerous, she’s so dog gone mean Hoodwinked in the hotel suite As we slipped undone, under the red satin sheet And right then, she busts in blazing like a cop on TV I bet she- I bet she wished she let that sucker bleed As I live and breathe- I’m as dead as dead can be My baby’s got a real mean streak A hot mess- man she’s so scary Someday she’s gonna bury me She’s so dangerous, she’s so dog gone mean My baby’s got a real mean streak A hot mess- man she’s so scary Someday she’s gonna bury me She’s so dangerous, I’m so two-timin’ My baby’s got a right to be As mad as a mad can be Dumb me- done the dirty deed I’m so dim-witted, I’m so dog gone mean
5.
Numskull 03:08
Naw sense in muckin’ my staunch reputation by Concoctin’ fibs and fables, low down labels Lotsa’ senseless lies Oh so why, why me Untie this twisted beast and see Let’s kick this cold soul suckin’, long lost lovin’ Humdrum beat Heaven knows it takes a heavy dose To recognize our lord The filth, the fear, the fall from grace Sinkin’ teeth creep deep dark and wild Killer cocaine keeps us inspired Oh so stay for me Let loose this wicked wretch and breath Heaven knows it takes a heavy dose To recognize our lord The filth, the fear, the fall from grace So slow your roll, steady as she goes I’m goin’ out tonight Out, so I Grow the seeds we’ve sown But this numskull needs to score Heaven knows it takes a heavy dose To recognize our lord The filth, the fear, the fall from grace Slow your roll, yah steady as she goes I’m goin’ out tonight To see if there’s a sign of life
6.
How come if yah cross your heart- yah hope to die Oh- it don’t have to be such a tragedy- child Cause yah come on up- Raised right enough Still always somethin’ Gon’ screw it up So say your prayers (Say your prayers) Don’t dare despair (Don’t despair) Cause we gon’ raise- Some Hell, best beware (Best beware) And while they bleed (While they bleed) Out in the street (In the street) Oh we must march till the tide tickles pink (Judgement day) Ah gimme Jesus, gimme a good kiss Gimme somethin’ for nothin’ at all Gimme this last dance, gimme darkness Gimme a drink- I think I’ll buy the bar Ahh bless your heart (Bless your heart) The naked part (Naked part) It still beats a dead horse From the start (From the start) And bless your soul (Bless your soul) That ghost of old (Ghost of old) (Yet) In this world It may still call you home (Judgement day) Ah gimme Jesus, gimme a good kiss Gimme somethin’ for nothin’ at all Gimme this last dance, gimme darkness Gimme a drink- I think I’ll buy the bar And gimme true love, gimme goosebumps Gimme a gun, it’s so fun I could die And gimme music, gimme madness Gimme more and more, more- gimme more But for the grace (Of) old Red River (Oooh) Oh please lead us where we’re bound- And we’ll walk (Walk)- side by side (Side by side) All so we don’t have to hide- Cause we comin’ up Raised tough enough Still always somethin’ Gon’ screw it up (Hey Bo Diddley) Ah gimme Jesus, gimme a good kiss Gimme somethin’ for nothin’ at all Give me this last dance, gimme darkness Gimme a drink- I think I’ll buy the bar And gimme true love, gimme goosebumps Gimme a gun, it’s so fun I could die And gimme music, gimme madness Gimme me more and more, more- gimme more And gimme good times, gimme sunshine Gimme bad vibes and break my poor heart Gimme children, gimme more time Gimme darkness- kiss darkness goodnight- Cause we comin’ up
7.
Sunshine, shine your light Shine on where the wicked lie Lead them to the light Sunshine, shine your light Sunshine, shine so bright Shine until it’s quittin’ time Tastes like Summertime Sunshine, shine so bright Moonshine, she’s alright Knocks yah down in a knife fight Keeps you warm at night Moonshine, shine your light
8.
Lover 02:40
It’s gonna hurt But what it’s worth, it’s sure to heal I’m tryin’ to tell yah this love’s real So if yah see me makin’ more than my main move It’s cause I’m comin’ after you You-eee-ooo I’m so in love with you And I’mm-a cryin’ out loud baby Stay stay stay Then-a holdin’ my breath till ya Say say say “Okay, why not, what else am I gonna do” My lover loves to play But love ain’t a game My lover loves to play So why can’t I keep up, it’s only you You-eee-ooo It’s only fun for you You didn’t wanna complicate Coulda said that better baby cause I can’t escape Do you remember our first date? Outta nowhere came this big ol’ birthday cake You laughing as they sang along And right then I knew you’d be my favorite song Cryin’ out loud baby Hey hey hey Take a chance on me and it May may may Be more than just a play on words My lover loves to play But love ain’t a game My lover loves to play My lover ain’t afraid But love scares her straight My lover, don’t wait It’s gonna hurt But what it’s worth, it’s sure to heal I’m tryin’ to tell yah this love’s real
9.
Sick For You 03:21
Ah yah- yuh know it ruined just bout everythin’ Yeah every dream dropped dead, smashed to smithereens Oh it’s mad world mama, drunk on dry gin drama At least we got eachotha’ uh huh So with the whole world wasted- it’s a hit parade I’ll probably pay my maker- make it go away So long sailor- (parting is) such sweet sorrow There ain’t no cure for this karma- c’mon I’m so sick, sick for you Sick, sick for you Yeah- I’m sick, sick for you Ah won’t you be, be sick too Well we could spend our lives locked down inside Yah we’ll ride that rodeo in our minds And get stoned and chew- the fat with you I’m sick, sick for you I’m so sick, sick for you Sick, sick for you Yeah- I’m sick, sick for you Ah won’t you be, be sick too Ah now- yuh know ruined just bout everythin’ Yeah every dream dropped dead, smashed to smithereens Oh it’s mad world mama, and I’m so sick of it At least we got eachotha’ uh huh I’m so sick, sick for you Sick, sick for you Yeah- I’m sick, sick for you Ah won’t you be, be sick too
10.
Pink Dogwood 02:14
I’ve been bad enough I’d bet my dime on dyin’ Didn’t see no sense in silver linin’ And when passin’ out felt more than fine Pissed off friends and passed by prime Who’d a’ thought I’d see the other side And that’s partly why I’m plantin’ this here tree A pink dogwood for my little ladies Yeah I’ll treat it just as they treat me Spring it from the fallen leaves Grow it tall and let them roots dig deep Well I might miss that mad dog now and then But there ain’t no sense in wranglin’ the wind So I slowed my roll, laid low, yuh know It hurts to hear that rooster crow But this sunrise is so beautiful Them good ol’ gals gon’ got me goin’ Pink dogwood and dosey doein’ Lovin’ like no other knower knows Like no other knows And that’s partly why I’m plantin’ this here tree
11.
Oh Ay Oh, so it goes It’s goin’ down at the Dynamo Oh getchyah’ gals groovin’ if the gettin’ good Cause-ah’ mama ain’t-ah watchin’ like she knows she should Faisons la fete Let’s let love loose tonight Ay Ya, Ay Ya Ya Yah look a little lost, laissez les bon temps Da’da’ dirty birdy feelin’ flirty, flick on dah funk Cause dem jailbirds jammin’ down in Angola Faisons la fete Let’s let love loose tonight Faisons la fete Let’s let love loose tonight Oh Mamou, Ooo Mawmaw Ol’ Boozoo’s boppin’ at the ballroom bar Sa-suckin’ down a swampy round gon’ getchyah’ goin’ Gon’ get along witchya’, want yah mojo jonesin’ Faisons la fete Let’s let love loose tonight Faisons la fete Let’s let love loose tonight Faisons la fete Let’s let love loose tonight
12.
Blue So Blue 05:24
I’m so blue, so blue Can barely bear the news It don’t make sense, I don’t know what to do So sleep, sweet dreams Ain’t enough we lost the king Bestest friend and brother he’ll always be So sing him home Marigny (OH MARIGNY) Oh sing home Mid-City (OH MID-CITY) Oh sing him home New Orleans This old town we as thick as thieves But this might be the bullet that buries me Hurts so bad, but I know, he’d say let’s start the show Baby, oh-oh Pour one for us, save the rest for the soul Ah so sudden to go Still we all laughin’, lovin’ you so So much, the swamp sank the smoke Blue so blue Time ticks on as time will do Hearts hang heavy, but ours beat on for you Ain’t ever be the same Wish it weren’t ah thisah’ way And I, I don’t have the strength So good night, hit the light Through thick and thin, until the end Don’t let go No-oh Don’t Go-oh Pour one for us, save the rest for the soul Ah so sudden to go Still we all laughin’, lovin’ you so Oh so sanguine, it shows Back on Banks Street, they’re savin’ your seat Oh so see you, God knows I’ll keep ah callin’, callin’ ya home I’ll call yah home, I’ll keepah’ callin’ you home So sing him home Marigny (OH MARIGNY) Oh sing on home Mid-City (OH MID-CITY) Oh sing him home, New Orleans (OH NEW ORLEANS)
13.
Sweet Tooth 04:28
Oh I reckon it’s not Not, not what yah think now Don’t, stop, don’t cause a scene Sick, you sick as a saint Swallowed in sin Spit out singin’ Can’t keep on No, no, no I gotta get gone Gotta get gone You’s the same ol’ thing, I think I see The vultures circle, oh lil ol’ me Ah hoochie coochie koo, I guess it’s Your sweet tooth Ohhh I’m bettin’ it’s not Not, not what yah need now Done got, got good instinct Star-crossed, it’s love or be lost now Guess I’m good as gone I can’t keep on No, no, no I gotta get gone Gotta get gone You’s the same ol’ thing, I think I see The vultures circle, oh lil ol’ me Ah hoochie coochie koo, I guess it’s My sweet tooth
14.
Kings County 03:19
A drag or two will set the mood Go n’ sit back baby, letchya’ blood run blue A city so soft and numb can still come Ah this life’s so lonely Stuck in cold Kings County, c’mon This ain’t the same as Texas Twang Naw, no doll-faced daises on the South J train A city so swooned it stunk up the block Ah so low down lonely Stuck in cold Kings County, c’mon A swig to soothe and set the mood Go n’ sit back baby- letchya’ blood get rude A city so strange the sun don’t come up Ah so low down lonely Stuck in cold Kings County, c’mon Yeah so low down lonely Stuck in cold Kings County, c’mon I’m so low down lonely Stuck in cold Kings Count, c’mon

credits

released July 7, 2023

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Yella Belly New York, New York

Equal parts Texas grit and New York grime, Yella Belly is a feeling set to a rebellious holler, a firecracker spark in a world on fire, a bunch of soft boys making mean music for a weird world.

contact / help

Contact Yella Belly

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Yella Belly, you may also like: