Blowin' Like a Bandit
Navigating the Tempest: Beware the Gulf's Roaring Winds
Lyrics
Lawdy mercy land of goshen shades of gray out on the ocean
Expressing surprise or exclamation; referencing a place with uncertainty and ambiguity.
Don't you dare take that boat out to sea
A warning against taking a boat out into the sea.
For the high seas are runnin' you will sure enough be done in
Advising against going into the high seas because they are dangerous and could lead to disaster.
If you dare take that boat out to sea
Reiterating the warning not to take the boat out to sea.
Cause out there in the gulf the wind is blowin' like a bandit
Describing severe wind conditions in the Gulf, using a simile to liken it to a bandit, indicating its forcefulness.
And I'm talkin' bout a hurricane and your riggin' will not stand it
Emphasizing the severity of the wind conditions, warning that the boat's rigging won't withstand it.
There's an ill wind a blowin' you better get back to your moorin'
Advising to return to safety by securing the boat.
Don't you dare take that boat out to sea
Reiterating the warning not to venture into the sea.
You better take a weather warnin' you'll be shark bait in the mornin'
Advising to heed weather warnings, or else face danger.
If you dare take that boat out to sea
Reiterating the danger of taking the boat into the sea.
You better give up on that shrimpin' you just might come home a limpin'
Discouraging shrimp fishing due to the potential danger, suggesting one might return injured.
If you dare take that boat out to sea
Warning against further attempts at fishing.
You better not make one more drag you're gonna wind up in a bag
Strong warning against continuing the activity, suggesting a fatal outcome.
If you dare take that boat out to sea
Reiterating the fatal consequences of taking the boat out to sea.
Cause out there in the gulf the wind is blowin' like a bandit
Reiterating the description of powerful wind conditions in the Gulf using the same simile.
And I'm talkin' bout a hurricane and your riggin' will not stand it
Emphasizing the severity of the hurricane conditions and the vulnerability of the boat's rigging.
Lawdy mercy land of goshen shades of gray out on the ocean
Repetition of the opening line, serving as a warning.
Don't you dare take that boat out to sea
Reiterating the strong advice against taking the boat out to sea.
For the high seas are runnin' you will sure enough be done in
Reiterating the warning about the danger of going into the high seas.
If you dare take that boat out to sea
Reiterating the disastrous outcome if one disregards the warning and takes the boat out to sea.
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