"The Boll Weevil" was a popular country blues song recorded by Blind Lemon Jefferson in 1927. The song tells the story of a boll weevil insect that destroys a farmer's crop, causing the farmer to lose his source of income. The lyrics of the song describe the devastation and struggle caused by the boll weevil, as well as the emotional toll it takes on the farmer. Overall, the song serves as a metaphor for the hardships faced by African Americans in the rural South during the early 20th century.
