Lyrics
There comes the Alibama
Introduction of "The Alibama" approaching.
The Alibama, she comes over the sea
Reiteration of "The Alibama" approaching from across the sea.
There comes the Alibama
Repeat of anticipation for the arrival of "The Alibama."
The Alibama, she comes over the sea
Restatement of the imminent arrival of "The Alibama" from the sea.
Oh Alibama, the Alibama
Expressing excitement or recognition of "The Alibama."
Oh Alibama, she comes over the sea
Reaffirmation of the arrival of "The Alibama" from the sea.
Oh Alibama, the Alibama
Repetition of excitement or recognition of "The Alibama."
Oh Alibama, she comes over the sea
Reiteration of the arrival of "The Alibama" from the sea.
Celebrate with Alibama
Encouraging celebration in honor of "The Alibama" that brings freedom.
The Alibama, that comes to set us free
Further emphasis on celebrating the liberating presence of "The Alibama."
Celebrate with Alibama
Reiteration of the call to celebrate with "The Alibama."
Let's carnival
Suggesting a festive atmosphere with the idea of a carnival.
While she's lying by the quay
Describing a scene of relaxation by the quay (a platform by the water).
Oh Alibama, the Alibama
Reaffirmation of the excitement or recognition of "The Alibama."
Oh Alibama, she comes over the sea
Restating the arrival of "The Alibama" from the sea.
Oh Alibama, the Alibama
Repetition of the excitement or recognition of "The Alibama."
Oh Alibama, she comes over the sea
Reiterating the arrival of "The Alibama" from the sea.
Girl, girl, the reed bed calls, the reed bed it is made
Addressing a girl and referring to a reed bed, possibly symbolizing a place for intimacy.
The reed bed it is made for us
Highlighting the purpose of the reed bed for both to lay upon.
To lay upon
Emphasizing the idea of relaxation on the reed bed.
Girl, girl, the reed bed calls, the reed bed it is made
Repetition of addressing the girl and the purpose of the reed bed.
But right now we're full of fun
Suggesting a current state of enjoyment or merriment.
Let's party all night long
Encouraging a prolonged celebration or party throughout the night.
Oh Alibama, the Alibama
Reaffirmation of the excitement or recognition of "The Alibama."
Oh Alibama, she comes over the sea
Reiteration of the arrival of "The Alibama" from the sea.
Oh Alibama, the Alibama
Repetition of the excitement or recognition of "The Alibama."
Oh Alibama, she comes over the sea
Reiterating the arrival of "The Alibama" from the sea.
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