What's What
Unveiling Dark Secrets: "What's What" by Riverboat Gamblers
Lyrics
The boat floats in the water
The boat is afloat on the water.
The sharks fins circle round
Sharks' fins are circling around the boat.
The fishes smelling blood now
The smell of blood is attracting fishes.
I think we're gonna need a bigger boat
There's a need for a larger boat, possibly due to the threat posed by sharks.
Creepy people from the line up front
Creepy people are in the front of the line.
You wanna get your cut I am gonna tell you all what's what
The speaker warns others that they will reveal the truth or important information.
You think you're slick you'll fin yourself cut
Those who think they are clever might end up getting hurt.
You know I never front I am gonna tell you all what's what
The speaker asserts that they don't pretend and will tell everyone what's important.
the blood excites the fishes
The blood in the water excites the fishes.
It smells from miles around
The smell of blood is pervasive for miles around.
Black eyes and blacker hearts yeah
Reference to individuals with dark intentions and hearts.
I think we're gonna need a bigger boat
Reiteration of the need for a bigger boat, emphasizing the danger.
Creepy people from the line up front
Creepy people are still in the front of the line.
You wanna get your cut I am gonna tell you all what's what
Reiteration of the speaker's intention to reveal important information.
You think you're slick you'll fin yourself cut
Those who think they are clever might face consequences.
You know I never front I am gonna tell you all what's what
The speaker emphasizes their sincerity in communication.
You wanna eat me like feeding frenzy
A metaphorical expression suggesting a predatory desire towards the speaker.
You think I am easy I am gonna tell you all what's what
The speaker asserts they are not easily fooled and will reveal the truth.
Creepy people keep your mouth shut
Advising creepy people to stay silent.
I am gonna bust your gut I am gonna tell you all what's what
The speaker warns of severe consequences for those who don't heed the advice.
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