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Hillstomp is a punk-blues duo from Portland, Oregon, known for refreshing takes on traditional material, distinctive original songs, and energetic live performances.
In December 2005 their "The Woman that Ended the World" CD was named Album of the Year by alternative weekly, Willamette Week.
On "The Woman that Ended the World," North Mississippi trance blues, a bit of Appalachia and a dash of punkabilly are duct-taped together into a rockin do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp. This sweet racket comes clanging and tumbling from assorted vintage mics, buckets, cans and BBQ lids, drenched in rambunctious slide guitar.
Despite their homemade instruments and novel approach, Hillstomp is no joke. With help from a few of Portland's finest howlers and growlers, Hillstomp has cranked out a raucous and dirty record to follow up their widely-acclaimed debut album "One Word." With increasingly distinctive songwriting and powerful musicianship, they recycle traditional elements into something fresh and exciting. Fortunately they rock too.
"Unlike these two person garage bands that sprung up like mushrooms after a rainstorm, Hillstomp is a two person blues tornado, incorporating a punk energy into a traditional Delta Trance Blues Sound" -Music Misfits
"It's surprising to remember there are no swamps in Portland." -West Coast Performer
"In essence, Hillstomp Plays the style that made the White Stripes and The Black Keys underground stars-but with a lot more sincerity and heart." -Reno Gazette-Journal
Crawdad Hole
Hillstomp Lyrics
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You get a line and i'll get a pole babe
You get a line and i'll get a pole we'll go down to the crawdad hole honey, sugar baby mine
Sit on the bank til my feet get cold honey
Sit on the bank til my feet get cold babe
Sit on the bank til my feet get cold we'll go down to the crawdad hole honey, sugar baby mine
Crawdad hole way down to the crawdad hole lets go
Crawdad hole way down to the crawdad hole lets go
Crawdad hole way down to the crawdad hole lets go
Crawdad hole way down to the crawdad hole lets go
What will you do when the lake goes dry honey
What will you do when the lake goes dry babe
What will you do when the lake goes dry sit right there watch the crawdads die hone, sugar baby mine
You get a line and i'll get a pole, honey
You get a line and i'll get a pole babe
You get a line and i'll get a pole we'll go down to the crawdad hole honey, sugar baby mine
The song "Crawdad Hole" by Hillstomp is a modern version of the traditional folk song "You Get a Line and I'll Get a Pole." The lyrics revolve around the idea of going down to the crawdad hole, catching crawdads and having a good time. The opening line, "You get a line and I'll get a pole, honey," suggests that the singer and their partner are going fishing for crawdads using simple equipment.
The lyrics of the song paint a picture of a lazy day spent fishing and enjoying each other's company. The second verse, "Sit on the bank til my feet get cold honey," creates an image of the singer and their partner sitting on the bank of a river, waiting patiently for the crawdads to bite. The chorus, "Crawdad hole way down to the crawdad hole lets go," is a call to action, encouraging the listener to join in the fun and head down to the crawdad hole.
The final verse, "What will you do when the lake goes dry honey," adds a bittersweet note to the song. It asks the listener to consider the idea that the good times they are enjoying may not last forever. The line "Sit right there watch the crawdads die hone, sugar baby mine" suggests that the inevitability of change and the passage of time shouldn't stop them from enjoying the present moment and each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
You get a line and i'll get a pole, honey
Let's work together on this.
You get a line and i'll get a pole babe
Let's divide and conquer.
You get a line and i'll get a pole we'll go down to the crawdad hole honey, sugar baby mine
We have a common goal and we'll work together to achieve it.
Sit on the bank til my feet get cold honey
Let's take our time and enjoy the moment.
Sit on the bank til my feet get cold babe
Let's relax and take a break.
Sit on the bank til my feet get cold we'll go down to the crawdad hole honey, sugar baby mine
We'll take our time and enjoy the journey to reach our goal.
Crawdad hole way down to the crawdad hole lets go
Let's go towards our goal with vigor and determination.
What will you do when the lake goes dry honey
What will happen when our resources run out?
What will you do when the lake goes dry babe
What do we do when we face a difficult situation?
What will you do when the lake goes dry sit right there watch the crawdads die hone, sugar baby mine
We'll face the difficult situation together and persevere.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.