Volcano
Coral Reefer Band Lyrics

Now I don't know
The singer is uncertain of their future during a volcanic eruption.

I don't know
The singer remains unsure of where to go during the volcanic eruption.

I don't know where I'm a gonna go
The singer is clueless about where they could safely relocate during a volcanic eruption.

When the volcano blow
The artist is referring to the possibility of a volcanic eruption.

Ground she's movin' under me
The movement of the earth indicates that a volcanic activity could be underway.

Tidal waves out on the sea
The high waves on the sea suggest that volcanic activity is occurring below the water's surface.

Sulphur smoke up in the sky
The acidic smell in the air indicates an increase in volcanic emissions, possibly causing asphyxiation.

Pretty soon we learn to fly
The artist is trying to evoke the swift and sudden response to flee the volcanic destruction.

Now my girl quickly say to me
The artist's partner warns them to be careful of the lava to avoid getting burnt.

Mon you better watch your feet
The artist is being reminded to take care of their footing in the lava.

Lava come down soft and hot
The lava has not hardened yet, but is still boiling hot and dangerous.

You better lava me now or lava me not
The artist is making a pun, implying that if they don't act quickly, their partner might perish in the lava.

No time to count what I'm worth
The singer doesn't care about possessions, as their main priority is to flee the volcanic eruption.

'Cause I just left the planet earth
The singer is emphasizing the urgency of leaving earth once a volcanic eruption occurs.

Where I go I hope there's rum
The singer is trying to remain optimistic and hopes to find alcohol to calm their nerves after the eruption.

Not to worry mon soon come
The artist is reassuring themselves and others that help is on the way soon enough.

But I don't want to land in New York City
The artist does not want to land in heavily populated areas, fearing it could cause more destruction if a volcanic bomb lands in a highly populated location.

Don't want to land in Mexico (no no no)
The singer does not want to have the situation escalate, bringing destruction to other regions.

Don't want to land on no Three Mile Island
The Three Mile Island accident was a historic nuclear reactor catastrophe which the singer does not want a similar equivalent to occur from the fallout of a volcanic eruption.

Don't want to see my skin aglow (no no no)
The artist does not want to experience the hazardous effects of radiation that could manifest from the ash, smoke, and vapor from a volcanic eruption.

Don't want to land in Commanche Sky park
The artist does not want the disaster to result in the destruction of natural areas.

Or in Nashville, Tennessee (no no no)
The artist doesn't want to land in American cities that are known for their music festivals and happen to be crowded with people.

Don't want to land in no San Juan airport
The singer does not want the havoc to spread, affecting outside regions.

Or the Yukon Territory (no no no)
The artist does not want the eruption to reach remote locations, making the cleanup and recovery process difficult.

Don't want to land no San Diego
The singer does not want to see the destruction of Californian cities.

Don't want to land in no Buzzards Bay (no no no)
The singer does not want to see the consequences of the spread to the ocean and marine ecosystems.

Don't want to land on no Ayotollah
The singer does not want the volcanic eruption to be viewed through political or religious lens, as the disaster will affect everyone regardless of their beliefs.

I got nothing more to say
The artist has said all they need to say on this topic.

Just a one more, I don't know (he don't know)
The artist is still unsure of the safe location to go to during a volcano, despite previously pondering and listing different options.

I don't know (I don't know, man)
The singer is asking for suggestions on when they should start planning for relocation during an eruption.

I don't know where I'm a gonna go
The singer is still not certain on where to relocate for safety during an eruption.

When the volcano blow
The artist is still contemplating what to do if a volcanic eruption happens.