Song meaning of Proud Mary by Ike & Tina Turner

Alright, folks, it's time for the "Proud Mary" deep dive. So, Tina and Ike left their "good jobs" in the city because they were just too damn city, you know? They wanted to rough it up and live on the edge. That's why they hopped on a riverboat and started "rolling on the river." But wait, they aren't just cruising down the river like some leisurely vacation, oh no. They are burning, burning hot, like "Proud Mary," because they are too cool for school. They cleaned some plates in Memphis and pumped some 'tane in New Orleans, because, you know, that's what really living is all about. And if you're worried about money, don't be. Just find some happy river folks who are willing to share because they are clearly living their best lives. So, folks, let Ike and Tina's "Proud Mary" be a reminder to all of us to always keep on burning and rolling, no matter how rough it gets.