Song Meaning

The narrator is counting down four train days, a deliberate, almost ritualistic passage of time, to get back to New Orleans. There's a palpable sense of anticipation, fueled by simple sustenance like "greens and beans," for a specific, almost primal indulgence: drinking "fishwater" and "fish stew." This isn't just about a drink; it's a hyperbolic declaration of intent, aiming to outdo even a "whale's mama." The repetition of "I still want more" underscores a deep, unfulfilled craving that New Orleans seems to promise. This desire for more seems tied to a yearning for a specific kind of freedom and anonymity found "down on that bourbon street." The narrator wants to "spend my life down there," a stark contrast to the journeying implied by "four train days." Yet, this idealized vision comes with a warning: "Watch my money, and mind my legs." There's an undercurrent of danger or at least a need for vigilance in this place. The lyrics paint a picture of New Orleans as a place of blurred lines and potential deception, where "Can't tell which mens turns womens there / And which womens just turns mean." This ambiguity adds to the allure, suggesting a space where identities are fluid and perhaps where the narrator can lose themselves. The insistent refrain, "I still want more," echoes this complex desire for escape, indulgence, and perhaps even transformation, all set against the backdrop of a city that promises both everything and a potential reckoning.