Roll the Woodpile Down
Southern Rhythms: Dancing Girls, Banjos, and Sailor's Tales
Lyrics
'Way down south where the cocks do crow
Refers to a southern location where roosters crow.
'Way down in Florida
Specifically mentions Florida as the location.
Them girls all dance to the old banjo
Describes girls dancing to traditional banjo music.
And we'll roll the woodpile down!
Expresses the intention to engage in physical work, possibly related to woodcutting.
Rollin'! Rollin'! Rollin' the whole world 'round
Repeats the determination to perform the mentioned action on a global scale.
That brown girl of mine's on a Georgia Line
Indicates the speaker's romantic interest being located in Georgia.
And we'll roll the woodpile down!
Reiterates the commitment to the physical task of rolling down the woodpile.
Oh "rouse 'em, buster!" is the cry
Quoting a phrase ("rouse 'em, buster!") used to motivate or instruct others.
A sailor's wage is never high
Reflects on the modest income of sailors.
We'll haul 'em high and we'll haul 'em low
Describes the physical activity of hauling objects at different heights.
We'll bust their blocks and away we'll go
Expresses the determination to complete a task energetically and swiftly.
Oh, why does everyone love me so?
Rhetorical question pondering the reason for widespread affection.
Because I don't tell all I know
Explains that the speaker is liked because they keep some information to themselves.
So, one more pull and that will do
Signals that the task is almost done, and one last effort is required.
Cause we're the boys to kick her through
Asserts the capability of the group to successfully complete the task.
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