Lyrics
Look Out, Cleveland, the storm is comin' through
Warning for Cleveland about an impending storm approaching.
cnd it's runnin' right up on you
The storm is rapidly advancing towards Cleveland.
Look out, Houston, there'll be thunder on the hill
Similar warning for Houston about a thunderstorm.
Bye-bye, baby, don't cha lie so still
An urging to someone to not remain still, possibly to avoid danger or take action.
Was Wedn'sday evenin' when first we heard the word
Refers to the time when news of the storm was first heard.
It did not come by train nor bird
Emphasizes the unusual manner in which the news was received.
T'was when Ben Pike stepped down to say
A character named Ben Pike delivers a warning about the town's impending destruction.
"This old town's gonna blow away."
Expresses the belief that the town is going to be destroyed.
Look Out, Cleveland, the storm is comin' through
Reiteration of the warning to Cleveland about the approaching storm.
cnd it's runnin' right up on you
Emphasizes the imminent arrival of the storm in Cleveland.
Look out, Houston, there'll be thunder on the hill
Repeated warning to Houston about an incoming thunderstorm.
Bye-bye, baby, don't cha lie so still
Similar urging for someone in Houston to not lie still.
Chain lightnin', frightnin' as it may seem
Describes the lightning as frightening and warns against underestimating its power.
Must not be mistaken for just another dream
Advises not to confuse the real danger of the storm with a mere dream.
Justice of peace don't know his own fate
Suggests that even an authoritative figure doesn’t know their fate in the storm.
But he'll go down in the shelter late
Implies seeking shelter for safety.
Look Out, Cleveland, the storm is comin' through,
Repeats the warning to Cleveland about the approaching storm.
cnd it's runnin' right up on you
Highlights the imminent arrival of the storm in Cleveland.
Look out, Houston, there'll be thunder on the hill
Repeated warning to Houston about an incoming thunderstorm.
Bye-bye, baby, don't cha lie so still
Similar urging for someone in Houston to not lie still.
Hidin' your money won't do no good
Suggests that hiding money won't be useful during the storm.
Build a big wall, you know you would if you could, yeah!
Suggests an inclination to build protection, but implies it might be futile.
When clouds of warnin' come into view
When warning signs become evident, it will prompt action.
It'll get the ol' woman right outta her shoe
It will cause panic or shock to even those accustomed to handling situations.
Look Out, Cleveland, the storm is comin' through
Reiteration of the warning to Cleveland about the approaching storm.
cnd it's runnin' right up on you
Emphasizes the imminent arrival of the storm in Cleveland.
Look out, Houston, there'll be thunder on the hill
Repeated warning to Houston about an incoming thunderstorm.
Bye-bye, baby, don't cha lie so still
Similar urging for someone in Houston to not lie still.
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