The song "The Levee" by Jonny Lang is about a person who is feeling restless and looking for peace. They have been to different places like Memphis, Natchez, and Baton Rouge but still feel like something is missing. The person decides to head for the Delta and see if they can find some answers. They believe that the river holds the answers that will ease their worried mind. The lyrics suggest that the person is looking for a release from their troubles. They want to go down to the levee where the women sing and lay down like an angel with a broken wing. The levee represents a place of healing and freedom where they can throw their blues off and let them go. The song also references Highway 61 and the crossroads, which are both significant in blues legends. Highway 61 runs through the Delta and is known as the Blues Highway. The crossroads is where blues legend Robert Johnson supposedly sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his talent. Overall, "The Levee" is a blues song about searching for peace and release from troubles. It draws on the rich history and legends of the Delta and the blues.
