Quotation
Quote by Lead Belly
Boss, you got me out of jail and now I've come to be your man.
Explore the idea
Understanding this quote
The speaker addresses the “Boss” with gratitude for getting him out of jail. In return, he offers his loyalty and service, saying he has come to be the Boss’s man. The wording presents this as a personal pledge of allegiance and willingness to help.
Source & trust
About this quotation
- Source
- Library of Congress
- Format
- Article
Explore the idea
Topics
Join the community
Keep meaningful words close.
Save quotes, follow people and topics, join conversations, and publish words of your own.
Conversation
0 comments
No comments yet.
Start the conversation about this quote.
“The appeal of senior football is that we can exchange friendship with various people.”
“I think the mobilization of the Hong Kong people through party politics is our only route to salvation, because politics is about power.”
“We really have to celebrate each other while we have the time.”
“The big difference with this World Cup is the All Blacks aren't the No1 dog in the house at the moment.”
“I am who I am because somebody loved me, somebody cared for me, and somebody attended to me.”
Read quote“I would like to be a cultural leader.”
“Politik itu kejam. Kejam waktu, kejam disiplin, artinya kita mengejamkan diri.”
“Gratefulness will always bring you good things.”
“It's partly based on my personal experience. It's about a close female friend I had when I was a teenager.”
“We will not share power.”
A Table Kept Warm
At 1:07 each morning, Nessa found the same empty table waiting beneath the station clock. Then she began leaving questions on it.
Read Story