Droskblues
Cornelis Vreeswijk · Getinghonung [1974]
Efter midnatt biter dom huvu't utav skam
Direktörer, sutenörer, arrangörer och entreprenörer
Efter midnatt skär jag alla över en kam
Efter midnatt sätter damerna igång
Efter midnatt börjar damernas säsong
Nymfomaner, narkomaner, vanliga luder och utvikningsbrudar
Efter midnatt öppnar dom sin raksalong
Efter midnatt kommer ljuset sakta fram
Efter midnatt Sjunker rök och sjunker damm
Stäng taxametern den sista milen
Och klockan fyra, ställa in bilen
Efter midnatt skär jag alla över en kam
About Droskblues
Cornelis Vreeswijk's "Droskblues" stands as a poignant example of his unique fusion of folk melody and poetic narrative, characteristic of his work during the mid-1970s. Recorded on the album *Getinghonung*, the track exemplifies his ability to weave social commentary with traditional musical structures, creating a sound that resonates deeply within the Scandinavian folk revival context. Vreeswijk's distinctive voice and lyrical style transform simple melodies into complex explorations of human experience, often touching on themes of labor, nature, and the everyday struggles of ordinary people. This recording captures a specific moment in his discography where his artistic vision reached a mature synthesis of form and content, influencing subsequent generations of folk musicians who sought to blend storytelling with authentic musical expression. The song remains a significant piece in understanding the evolution of his catalog and the broader landscape of European folk music from that era.