volcano
Grand Duchy (Violet Clark & Black Francis) Lyrics
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I'm a little confused
Hey, muscle bear I love your hair
That 70's 'stache used up the cash
You saved my life, you saved my skin
So don't fall in that big volcano
That big volcano is about to blow
Hey, he's going up straight to the top
He will not stop, he won't shut up
Caldera hot those flares are not
But he's courageous, it's so contagious
Mr. Lonely is the only, he refused to go
That big volcano is about to blow
He saved my life, he saved my skin
Just don't fall in that big volcano
Everybody move the party 'cause we got to go
That big volcano is about to blow
All Guadeloupe is on the sloop
But not my Verne, burn baby, burn
Citoyens de basse-terre veuillez venir au port
Le bateau nous prendrons loin de Guadeloupe
It's gonna blow, it's gonna blow
It's gonna blow, it's gonna blow
The song "Volcano!" by Grand Duchy is a unique and enigmatic piece that appears to be about a party happening near a volcano that is about to erupt, but the lyrics hint at something deeper. The song starts with a bit of confusion and uncertainty, but soon the upbeat melody kicks in, and we hear the singer noticing a man with a handlebar moustache and admiring his courage. The chorus hints at the danger that's looming, urging everyone to move the party away from the volcano as it's about to blow.
The lyrics go on to mention Mr. Lonely, a character who refuses to leave despite the danger, and the mystery surrounding Verne, who doesn't follow everyone else to safety. Towards the end of the song, a French announcement is heard, urging the citizens of Basse-Terre to come to the port and take a boat away from Guadeloupe as the situation becomes dire. The song's chorus repeats, emphasizing that the volcano is about to blow.
The song's lyrics appear to be a metaphor, with the volcano symbolizing something that's about to erupt, and the party and the people around it, an illusion of contentment and joy. The song's deeper message could be about escaping a situation or a place that's about to become volatile and destructive. It's a creative and thought-provoking take on the theme, with a catchy melody and intriguing lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this song starting?
The singer is unsure if the song is beginning.
I'm a little confused
The singer is feeling uncertain or unclear.
Hey, muscle bear I love your hair
The singer is addressing someone with a muscular build and complimenting their hair.
That 70's 'stache used up the cash
The person being addressed has a 1970s-style mustache that cost them a lot of money.
You saved my life, you saved my skin
The person being addressed has helped the artist in a dire situation.
So don't fall in that big volcano
The singer is warning the person being addressed to avoid the big volcano.
Everybody move the party 'cause it's time to go
The singer is instructing everyone to leave the party and move on to another location.
That big volcano is about to blow
The artist is stating that the big volcano is on the verge of erupting.
Hey, he's going up straight to the top
The artist is talking about someone who is ambitiously striving for success.
He will not stop, he won't shut up
The person being described is persistent and won't give up or stop talking.
Caldera hot those flares are not
The singer is saying that the volcanic activity is not as dangerous as the caldera itself.
But he's courageous, it's so contagious
The person being described has bravery that inspires others.
Mr. Lonely is the only, he refused to go
One person has chosen to stay behind despite others leaving due to the impending danger.
He saved my life, he saved my skin
The person who refused to leave has also helped the singer in the past.
Just don't fall in that big volcano
The singer is issuing another warning not to fall into the big volcano.
All Guadeloupe is on the sloop
Everyone from Guadeloupe is getting on the sloop to leave the area.
But not my Verne, burn baby, burn
The artist's Verne is not among the people leaving and the phrase 'burn baby, burn' could be interpreted as 'let it be destroyed.'
Citoyens de basse-terre veuillez venir au port
The singer is addressing the citizens of Basse-Terre to go to the port.
Le bateau nous prendrons loin de Guadeloupe
The singer is saying that they will take a boat to leave Guadeloupe.
It's gonna blow, it's gonna blow
The artist is repeating that the big volcano is going to erupt soon.
It's gonna blow, it's gonna blow
The artist is repeating that the big volcano is going to erupt soon.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON, VIOLET CLARKE
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