Lyrics
Like Marlon Brando, but bigger.
Comparing oneself to Marlon Brando but emphasizing a larger presence.
You'll find that creature at the bottom of the deep down Susquehanna River.
Referring to a mysterious creature at the bottom of the Susquehanna River.
This one I had stood right on up to me,
The narrator confronted a creature that confidently declared itself exceptional.
Tore out his hook and declared himself a prodigy.
The creature removed its hook, symbolizing a rejection of conventional norms, claiming prodigy status.
But oh no, fishing ain't what it used to be.
Expressing nostalgia for the past, suggesting a decline in the quality of experiences, particularly in fishing.
I've seen some bad years, but this one is just killing me.
The current year is exceptionally challenging for the narrator.
One little nibble in thirteen years,
Despite fishing for thirteen years, only a single nibble, highlighting a lack of success.
I really pack 'em in.
Mockingly claiming to attract a large crowd despite minimal success in fishing.
This one I had, I seen it in dreams,
The narrator dreams of a unique fishing experience involving lightning and horizon beams.
All shacked up with lightning and horizon beams.
Describing an extraordinary scene with the catch in dreams.
Well I bring 'em on up, and then I pack 'em on in
Continuing to bring catches up and capitalize on the situation.
In all the places I've been,
Reflecting on various places visited while fishing.
And I swear it's never been like this before,
Expressing surprise at the current unfavorable circumstances, unlike any experienced before.
Least not since 19 and 44.
Comparing the difficulty to a specific year, 1944, suggesting a historical reference.
But today, I made a sick discovery,
Revealing a significant discovery of a lead box in Sassafras Cove.
Lead box in Sassafras Cove.
Describing the process of bringing the discovery up, hinting at a lucrative opportunity.
Well I brought him on up and then I packed him on in, oh yes,
Emphasizing the financial gain from the discovery of the lead box.
Now I'm really cashing in.
Capitalizing on the situation and maximizing profit.
Wash of the Chesapeake and Appalachian Blue Range,
Referencing geographic features (Chesapeake and Appalachian Blue Range) associated with the discovery.
I have discovered the body of John Wilkes Booth.
Claiming to have found the body of John Wilkes Booth.
Yes, it's true, I have Mr. Booth.
Reiterating the claim of possessing John Wilkes Booth's body.
Everybody got to make a living somehow.
Justifying the actions as a means of making a living.
Do I hear a million?
Sarcastically asking for a million, possibly alluding to the monetary value of the discovery.
Well I bring 'em on up and then I pack 'em on in.
Continuing the theme of bringing catches up and profiting from the situation.
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