She was going home in New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana Branded with a name, Lisa Sawyer Circle 1963 Grand other words, Indian
Indian Her mother´s name was Earth swift as the wind Fiercest fire Her father´s name was Victor Worked 2 jobs to provide for his flock He was the youngest of 7, 7 She grew up on Louison street Chaos around, but the sight closing, small But imagine her eyes, ah, ah
Never had much money No need, but was filthy rich For wealth, couldn´t get from a dark casino The lottery ticket, they had love, love, love Rich in love
She had the complexion of
The complexion of a sweet praline Hair long as the sea Heart warm like the Louisiana sun Voice like a symphony Of the most instrument born Beautiful At the age of 16, 16 She found Christ on an altar All along he was calling her name The gospel was spoken from an old written name Name, name She was in Orleans, New Orleans She was born a honey in New Orleans She was born a honey in New Orleans New Orleans