Discover the story of the song > Preachin’ Blues – Blind Lemon Jefferson

The protagonist is asking his mother how far it is to the sea and river because he is covered in tadpoles and minnows. He wonders if his clothes will fit into a matchbox and asks his mother if she can matchmake for him. He has a girlfriend who crochets all the time but he doesn't want to settle down and wants to act like a preacher and travel from town to town. He tells his girlfriend that crying will only push him further away.