Lyrics
Went to a party the other night, everybody was there
Describing attendance at a party where everyone is present.
Thought that I would have some fun as I started up the stair.
Expressing the initial expectation of having fun at the party.
Somebody tried to ruin it when he won a raffle prize,
Someone attempted to spoil the atmosphere by winning a raffle prize.
Tried to shake and shock us right before our eyes.
Attempting to shock or surprise the attendees with the prize.
While we danced, while we were dancing
Referencing the time of the incident while people were dancing.
Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool?
Pondering the identity of the person who threw a basket in the pool.
It was filled with the finest cheeses filled with imported wine,
Describing the contents of the basket (cheeses and wine).
Wish that I had won it, and I wish that it were mine
Expressing a desire to have won the basket.
I know some wino lives outside of town
Introducing a character, a wino, who might resort to violence for the basket.
How would gladly cut your throat if he could drink it down
Highlighting the wino's potential aggression for the valuable contents.
While we danced, while we were dancing
Reiterating the context of the incident during dancing.
Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool?
Persisting in questioning the identity of the basket-thrower.
If I had found out who he was, if I'd have found his face,
If known, the speaker would take action against the person responsible.
Next time we have a party gonna find out his name.
Determining to find out the identity during the next party.
I've been on the ocean swimming know poroise led the way,
Reflecting on a past experience of swimming in the ocean.
It wasn't worth the matter and it wasn't worth the pay.
Concluding that the experience wasn't worthwhile.
We were there, go right on dancing
Despite the incident, suggesting to continue dancing.
Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool?
Reiterating the central question about the basket-thrower.
How can I go swimming now my world is laid to waste?
Expressing the impact of the incident on the speaker's world.
It was the worst of manners and it was the worst of taste
Commenting on the inappropriateness and bad taste of the action.
Why can't we be left alone? Think that it was a crime
Questioning why people can't be left alone to enjoy themselves.
If everyone was groovy we could all have a real good time.
Suggesting that a harmonious atmosphere would lead to a good time for everyone.
We could dance, go right on dancing
Encouraging the idea of continuing to dance despite the disturbance.
Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool?
Reiterating the central question about the basket-thrower for closure.
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