Mississippi Mud
Dancing Joy on Mississippi Mud
Lyrics
When the sun goes down, the tide goes out,
Describes the time when the sun sets and the tide recedes.
The people gather 'round and they all begin to shout,
People gather around, expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
"Hey! Hey! Uncle Dud,
Shouting enthusiastically and addressing someone as "Uncle Dud."
It's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi Mud.
Expresses the enjoyment of dancing on the Mississippi Mud.
It's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi Mud".
Reiteration of the joy of dancing on the Mississippi Mud.
What a dance do they do!
Describes the lively dance performed.
Lordy, how I'm tellin' you
Expresses excitement about the dance.
They don't need no band
Indicates that the dancers don't require a band for music.
They keep time by clappin' their hand
Describes how they maintain rhythm by clapping their hands.
Just as happy as a cow chewin' on a cud,
Comparing the happiness of the people to a contented cow.
When the people beat their feet on the Mississippi Mud.
Expresses joy when people dance on the Mississippi Mud.
Lordy, how they play it!
Expresses admiration for the music they play.
Goodness, how they sway it!
Describes the dynamic and energetic way they perform the music.
Uncle Joe, Uncle Jim,
Mentions two individuals, Uncle Joe and Uncle Jim.
How they pound the mire with vigor and vim!
Highlights the vigor and vim with which they dance.
Joy! that music thrills me!
Expresses joy derived from the thrilling music.
Boy! it nearly kills me!
Describes the intensity of the experience.
What a show when they go!
Expresses amazement at the spectacle of the show.
Say! they beat it up either fast or slow.
Describes the versatility of the dance, whether fast or slow.
When the sun goes down, the tide goes out,
Repeats the scenario of the sun setting and the tide receding.
The people gather 'round and they all begin to shout,
People gather around, shouting with excitement.
"Hey! Hey! Uncle Dud,
Repeats the address to "Uncle Dud" and the joy of dancing on Mississippi Mud.
It's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi Mud.
Reiterates the pleasure of dancing on Mississippi Mud.
It's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi Mud".
Reiteration of the joy of dancing on the Mississippi Mud.
What a dance do they do!
Describes the lively dance performance once again.
Lordy, how I'm tellin' you
Expresses excitement about the dance performance.
They don't need no band
Reiterates that no band is needed for the dance.
They keep time by clappin' their hand.
Describes how rhythm is maintained by clapping hands.
Just as happy as a cow chewin' on a cud.
Repeats the comparison of happiness to a contented cow.
When the people beat their feet on the Mississippi Mud.
Reiterates the joy derived from people dancing on the Mississippi Mud.
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