Divin' Duck
Johnny Winter Lyrics
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Baby I was a diving duck, whoa
If the river was whiskey and I was a divin Duck
I would dive on the bottom, Baby I would never come up
Well the suns gonna shine in my back door,
Baby in my back door someday
The sun gonna shine in my back door someday
Your blues away
Wrap your arms around me like a sickle round the sun
Well I love you pretty mama like my easy rider done
Wrap your legs around me like a sickle round the sun
I gonna love you pretty mama like my easy rider does
Solo
If I can?t come in let me sit on by your
Baby let me sit on by your door
If I can?t come in, let me sit on by your door
I can love you so easy, your husband would never know
If the river was whiskey and I was a divin?
Baby I was a diving duck, woo
If the river was whiskey and I was a divin Duck
I would dive on the bottom, Baby I would never come up
I would dive on the bottom, Baby I would never come up
I would dive on the bottom, Baby I would never come up
The lyrics to Johnny Winter's "Divin' Duck" describe a scenario in which the singer imagines diving into a river filled with whiskey as if he were a diving duck. The lyrics convey a sense of freedom and escape, as the singer seems to be using this image as a way to escape his troubles, whether it be the blues, a difficult relationship or societal expectations. The song alludes to the idea that alcohol can offer an escape from reality, but also acknowledges the risks and consequences that come with that choice.
The lyric "Wrap your arms around me like a sickle round the sun" is a poetic way of describing the embrace of the person the singer is addressing. The comparison of an embrace to a sickle round the sun creates a sense of completeness, as if the two are meant to be together. The line "I love you pretty mama like my easy rider done" also illustrates this sense of freedom, as "easy rider" is a term typically used to describe someone who travels without obligation or anchor.
Line by Line Meaning
If the river was whiskey and I was a divin?
If life was easy and carefree and I had no worries,
Baby I was a diving duck, whoa
I would glide smoothly through all of my problems with ease.
If the river was whiskey and I was a divin Duck
If everything was handed to me easily and without struggle,
I would dive on the bottom, Baby I would never come up
I wouldn't bother trying to improve or work hard because life would be too easy.
Well the suns gonna shine in my back door,
Good things are going to come my way in the future,
Baby in my back door someday
And I'm going to be happy and content.
The sun gonna shine in my back door someday
I have hope for a bright future.
Well the wind gonna blow all
Life's challenges and obstacles will eventually disappear,
Your blues away
And I'll be able to move forward with a positive outlook.
Wrap your arms around me like a sickle round the sun
Hold me close and never let me go.
Well I love you pretty mama like my easy rider done
I love you more than anything and will always be there for you.
Wrap your legs around me like a sickle round the sun
Stay with me and help me navigate through life's difficulties.
I gonna love you pretty mama like my easy rider does
I will always love you and take care of you, just like a protective and loving partner.
If I can?t come in let me sit on by your
If I can't be a part of your life,
Baby let me sit on by your door
Let me at least be close to you and support you from afar.
If I can?t come in, let me sit on by your door
Because being close to you is better than not having you in my life at all.
I can love you so easy, your husband would never know
I can love you without any complications or difficulties, and keep our relationship a secret from anyone else involved.
If the river was whiskey and I was a divin?
If life was easy and carefree and I had no worries,
Baby I was a diving duck, woo
I would be unstoppable and glide through life with ease.
If the river was whiskey and I was a divin Duck
If everything was handed to me easily and without struggle,
I would dive on the bottom, Baby I would never come up
I wouldn't bother trying to improve or work hard because life would be too easy.
I would dive on the bottom, Baby I would never come up
I would be content with an easy life, without ever having to face challenges or adversity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN ADAM ESTES
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