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GUEST,Old Sam Teardrop Lyr Req: Blood in my Eyes (Mississippi Sheiks) (7) Lyr Req: Blood in my Eyes- Mississippi Sheiks 25 Aug 16

Hi all,

Been a big fan for a long time, found many answers to things I'd previously Mondegreened live. (a term I even learned here!)

Anyway, I was surprised this song hadn't been dissected here previously. Great tune, bob dylan covered it, but all lyrics online suggest that the third time through the title phrase he sings "blood in my eyes for you". CLEARLY on the 3rd iteration in EACH verse it is another word. Seems to start with an "S". I thought I heard "sperm" one time, maybe "socket", maybe "pocket". Dunno. I am at a loss.

I've starred below where the ambiguous word is. listen to the Sheiks version on youtube and you will see that it is clearly not "eyes".

Woke up this morning, feeling blue
Seen a good looking girl, can I make love with you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my *******?????? for you, baby
I don't care what in the world you do.

Thanks in advance for your help! I'd like to do this live, but wanna do it justice.

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