The Night G.G. Allin Came to Town
The Night G.G. Allin Shook Memphis
Lyrics
Then drink some more when the morning comes.
Continuing to drink even in the morning, suggesting excessive drinking habits.
Memphis was sinking into the Mississippi.
Memphis, a city, was metaphorically declining or facing problems, likened to sinking into the Mississippi River.
We were doing our best just to ride it down.
Trying hard to cope with or endure difficult circumstances.
Till the night G.G. Allin came to town.
G.G. Allin, a controversial punk musician known for extreme and shocking performances, arrived in town, indicating a significant event.
Honey, I don't believe this,
An expression of disbelief or astonishment.
The old man at Ferguson's Cafe kept saying to his wife.
A conversation snippet indicating the surprise and shock felt by the old man at the cafe.
As he read aloud The Memphis Star and their account of what went down that night
The old man was reading aloud from a local newspaper, recounting the events of that night.
It says He took a shit on the stage and started throwing it into the crowd.
Describes G.G. Allin's outrageous act of defecating on stage and throwing it at the audience during his performance.
But He was gone before the cops could come and shut him down.
G.G. Allin left the venue before law enforcement could intervene and stop the disturbing performance.
Gone before the shit came down.
Emphasizes G.G. Allin's timely departure before facing consequences for his actions.
The Night G.G. Allin Came to Town.
Reiteration of the significant event - the night G.G. Allin visited the town.
The Night G.C. Allin Came to Town.
Repetition to emphasize the impact of G.G. Allin's presence in town.
Antenna Club, Memphis, 1991.
Specific location and year of the incident, providing context.
Punk Rockers Paid twelve dollars to be Shit On!
Highlights the extreme act that people paid to witness, illustrating the shock value associated with G.G. Allin's performance.
The Night G.G. Allin Came to Town
Reiteration of the focal point - the night G.G. Allin performed in the town.
It says He took the microphone and shoved it up his ass!
Describes another shocking act - G.G. Allin inserting the microphone into his body, further emphasizing the extreme nature of his performance.
The old man and his wife were aghast
The elderly couple's shocked reaction to witnessing such extreme behavior.
The Night G.G. Allin Came to Town.
Repetition to underscore the impact and lasting memory of G.G. Allin's visit.
The Night G.G. Allin Came to Town.
Reiteration to emphasize the night when G.G. Allin's shocking performance occurred.
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