Discover the story of the song > Matchbox Blues – Blind Lemon Jefferson

The song is about a man who is wandering near a river and wondering how far he has to go. He's carrying very little with him, and wonders if he can fit his clothes in a small matchbox. He's also asking his mother who can help him find a partner, because he doesn't want to settle down but wouldn't mind getting married. He mentions his partner who crochets all the time and drives him crazy. He's planning to leave town, and although he knows it will break his partner's heart, he can't stay with her.