Loop Garoo
Dr. John Lyrics

Sky full of moon
The night is very bright with the full moon shining in the sky.

The night owl was born
The night is young just like an owl who is nocturnal by nature.

Gabriel was blowin'
The sound of a trumpet can be heard in the distance.

On a little foghorn
The trumpet sound is coming from a small, distant boat.

The prince in his own bed?
A rhetorical question inferring that the prince is resting comfortably in his bed.

Going vulture culture
The singer is describing themselves as someone who scavenges for things they can use, like a vulture who scavenges for food.

Walking with the queen
The singer is describing themselves as someone who is in control of their situation, just like a queen in control of their kingdom.

To a hoodoo dream
The artist is following a mysterious dream-like path, possibly influenced by hoodoo magic.

Tra-la-la-la-la-la
The artist is singing a repetitive tune that provides a sense of euphoria.

Don't you know you want to holler
The artist is encouraging the listener to express themselves loudly and freely.

Know you're going down on a dollar
The singer acknowledges that the listener is struggling financially.

Why you want to holler when you know you want to swallow
The artist is questioning why the listener wants to complain and hold back when they can embrace the situation and take it all in.

The Loop Garoo
The singer is referring to a creature, possibly a werewolf, that is prominent in Louisiana folklore.

Goin' down to junk anew?
The singer is asking if they are returning to their old ways.

I'm goin' put my hook to you
The singer is going to capture and take hold of the Loop Garoo creature.

That bayou water
The artist is describing the water that runs through the bayou, which is symbolic of life and strength.

Running through my vein
The artist feels a strong connection to their Louisiana roots.

Pot lentils burning
The singer is cooking a traditional southern dish that is boiled with strong spices.

Holes in my brain
The singer may be experiencing memory lapses or mental fatigue due to their intense lifestyle.

Coming back home
The artist is returning to their place of origin, possibly after being away for some time.

To the oyster bays
The artist is returning to a place where oysters grow and are harvested, possibly in Louisiana.

Didn't leave nothing behind
The artist left no trace of their presence in the place they visited.

But some old crawfish heads
The only evidence of the singer's visit was the remains of the crawfish they ate.

Mind keep on keeping on
The artist's mental state is persevering and continuing.

And a-rolling on
The singer's state of mind is ongoing and constantly developing.

West wind be blowing my sail
The wind is blowing strongly and taking the singer's boat towards the western horizon.

Down on Bayou Pompom?
The singer is asking if they are sailing down the bayou towards Bayou Pompom, which might be further down the coast.

See the green grass growing
The artist sees signs of natural growth in the Louisiana terrain.

Down by my liquor still
The artist has a homemade distillery where they create their own alcoholic drinks.

Ain't seen nothing like a greenback
The singer is emphasizing that they have not seen a lot of money for their work.

On a dollar bill
The singer is emphasizing the low amount of money they have made for their work.

You know I'm going down on a dollar
The artist is struggling financially and is not making enough money to support themselves.

Don't you know that I want to holler
The artist is asking for someone to hear their troubles.

I'm goin' down there for a dollar
The artist is emphasizing that they are only going to a particular place in Louisiana to make money.

Wonder why you want to holler, No, then you want to swallow
The singer is questioning why someone tries to express their emotions but holds back, and then later embraces their situation.

Goin' put my hook on you
The artist is describing how they will capture and take hold of the Loop Garoo creature.

Checking out Loop Garoo
The singer is exploring the myth and folklore surrounding the Loop Garoo creature.

Goin' down to junk anew?
The singer is asking if they are returning to their problematic behaviors.