Mississippi Mud
Revelry in Mississippi Mud: An Ode to Joyful Rhythms
Lyrics
When the sun goes down the tide goes out
As the sun sets, the tide recedes.
The people gather round and they all begin to shout
People gather and enthusiastically shout.
Hey hey Uncle Dud it's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi mud
Folks excitedly acknowledge Uncle Dud and express joy in dancing on Mississippi mud.
It's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi mud
Reiteration of the joy in dancing on Mississippi mud.
What a dance do they do
Describing the lively dance.
Lordy how I'm telling you
Expressing intense emotion about the dance.
They don't need no band
No musical instruments are needed.
They keep time by clapping their hands
The rhythm is maintained through hand clapping.
Just as happy as a cow chewing on a cud
Comparing the happiness to a content cow chewing cud.
When the people beat their feet on the Mississippi mud
People joyfully dance on Mississippi mud.
Lordy how they play it
Emphasizing the enthusiasm in playing music.
Goodness how they sway it
Describing the energetic and dynamic movements.
Uncle Joe, Uncle Jim
Referring to Uncle Joe and Uncle Jim.
How they pound the mire with vigor and vim
Highlighting the vigorous pounding of the mud.
Joy the music thrills me
Expressing the thrilling effect of the music.
Boy it nearly kills me
The music is so powerful it feels almost overwhelming.
What a show when they go
Describing the impressive show with varying tempos.
Say they beat up either fast or slow
Whether fast or slow, the dance is captivating.
When the sun goes down the tide goes out
Reiteration of the sun setting and the tide receding.
The people gather round and they all begin to shout
People gather again, expressing joy in dancing on Mississippi mud.
Say hey Uncle Dud it's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi mud
Excitedly acknowledging Uncle Dud once more.
It's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi mud
Reiteration of the joy in dancing on Mississippi mud.
What a dance do they do
Describing the lively dance once again.
Lordy how I'm telling you
Expressing intense emotion about the dance.
They don't need no band
No need for musical instruments.
They keep time by clapping their hands
Rhythm is maintained through hand clapping.
Just as happy as a cow chewing on a cud
Comparing the happiness to a content cow chewing cud.
When the people beat their feet on the Mississippi mud
People joyfully dance on Mississippi mud.
When the sun goes down the tide goes out
Reiteration of the sun setting and the tide receding.
The people gather round and they all begin to shout
People gather again, expressing joy in dancing on Mississippi mud.
Hey hey Uncle Dud it's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi mud
Excitedly acknowledging Uncle Dud once more.
It's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi mud
Reiteration of the joy in dancing on Mississippi mud.
What a dance do they do
Describing the lively dance once again.
Lordy how I'm telling you
Expressing intense emotion about the dance.
They don't need no band
No need for musical instruments.
They keep time by clapping their hands
Rhythm is maintained through hand clapping.
Just as happy as a cow chewing on a cud
Comparing the happiness to a content cow chewing cud.
When the people beat their feet
People joyfully beat their feet on Mississippi mud.
When the people beat their feet
Repetition of the joyful act of beating feet on Mississippi mud.
When the people beat their feet
Continued repetition of the joyful act of beating feet on Mississippi mud.
On the Mississippi mud
Final repetition of the joyful act of beating feet on Mississippi mud.
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