Lyrics
What is that sound what is that noise
Expressing confusion or curiosity about a sound or noise.
I cannot figure it out for the life of me boys
Unable to understand the source of the sound despite efforts.
Is it the coast guard or is it the wind
Pondering whether the sound is from the coast guard or the wind.
Is it the mother ship comin' again
Suggesting uncertainty, wondering if it's a spaceship returning.
Convicted on charges of supply and demand he was unloadin' the American Dream
The person is convicted for engaging in activities related to supply and demand, unloading the American Dream.
Caught in the middle of a bigger plan it was a South American scheme
Caught in a larger plan, involving a South American scheme.
He is no smuggler he is a fisherman all of his debts they are owed to the sea
Clarifying that he's a fisherman, not a smuggler, and owes his debts to the sea.
Some call it justice but it just ain't right this ain't live and let live and let be
Reflecting on the situation, some view it as justice, but it doesn't seem right, challenging the idea of live and let live.
He sing what is that sound...
Repeating the earlier curiosity about the mysterious sound.
Layin' in his cell and thinkin' bout Ulysses
Thinking about Ulysses, contemplating his own journey.
How he picked up his oar and walked away from the sea
Recalling how Ulysses walked away from the sea, drawing a parallel to the speaker's own situation.
Until someone said you ain't from round here are you
Encountering a sense of alienation when someone questions his origins.
And that's how far away he feels
Feeling distant and disconnected due to the questioning.
He thinks of his wife and he thinks of his children
Thoughts about family arise, including concerns about losing his boat.
Ande thinks about 'em takin' his boat
Worrying about the possibility of losing his boat to debts or other threats.
He thinks about the killer in the bunk below
Considering the presence of a potential threat (killer) in close proximity.
And he's tryin' to keep his hopes afloat
Struggling to maintain optimism and hope amid challenging circumstances.
He sing what is that sound...
Repeating the earlier inquiry about the unidentified sound.
Singin' what is that sound...
Reiterating the questioning of the mysterious sound through singing.
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