City Beneath the Sea
Journey to Crescent City Depths
Lyrics
Take me... Take me
Expressing a desire to be taken
To the city beneath the sea
Referring to a place underwater
The river will wrap around me
Suggesting being enveloped by the river
And the music will let me be
Implying freedom through music
You can find me on the neutral ground
A location in a neutral area
On the corner of Fleur-de-lis
Specifically mentioning a street corner
Please... Somebody won't you take me
Reiterating the desire to be taken
To the city beneath the sea
Repetition of the desire to reach an underwater city
Take me... Take me
Repeating the plea to be taken
Where the night outshines the day
Contrasting the night being more vibrant than the day
You can hear the tap of soda caps
Describing a specific sound
And smell the e' to fe
Referencing a particular smell
You can fais do do with Jacamo
Engaging in a social dance
Or fi na ne 'til three
Indicating staying out late
Please... Somebody won't you take me
Repeated request to be taken
To the city beneath the sea
Emphasizing the desire to reach the underwater city
How... How long
Questioning the duration of staying away
Can I stay away
Expressing a longing to return
How... How long
Reiteration of the longing to return
Can I stay away
Repeating the desire to be taken
Take me... Take me
Reiterating the plea to be taken
To the Meters and the Mardi Gras
Mentioning specific musical elements and an event
They betcha where you got your shoes
Describing a local custom of guessing
And they eat their oysters raw
Detailing a culinary preference
Pork Chops dances all night long
Naming a character known for dancing
But he won't dance for free
Implies hesitancy to perform without compensation
Please... Somebody won't you take me
Repeated request to be taken
To the city beneath the sea
Final plea to reach the underwater city
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