The band formed by accident in 1989 (see 1989 in music), when a local band, the Salmon Heads, asked some members of the Left Hand String Band to fill some missing spots in its lineup. The synergy worked and the result was Leftover Salmon.
After the independent release of Bridges to Bert in 1993 (see 1993 in music) and the 1995 (see 1995 in music) live follow-up Ask The Fish, Leftover Salmon gained a spot on the H.O.R.D.E. festival tour and a contract with Hollywood Records. Their 1997 Hollywood debut and second studio album, Euphoria, continued to define their eclectic sound and introduced many songs that would become classics for the band.
In March of 2002 (see 2002 in music) founding member and banjoist Mark Vann lost his battle with cancer. He was later replaced by Noam Pikelny.
A documentary film of Leftover Salmon, titled "Years In Your Ears," was released on DVD in November 2006.
Muddy Water Home
Leftover Salmon Lyrics
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Well, I'm on my way to that muddy water home.
Things ain't been the same since she got on that train.
Done jumped that rail, done left me all alone.
When you hear that whistle blow, I'm headed down the road.
Gonna bring my darlin' back where she belongs.
Don't sleep through the night, without that woman to hold me tight.
Walkin' on down the line, leavin' these blues behind,
She's the only one who would ever let me know.
Now I'm thinking back on the day, before she went away,
Wonderin' why she ever had to go.
When you hear that whistle moan, I'm headed down the road.
Gonna bring my darlin' back where she belongs.
Can't sleep through the night, without that woman to hold me tight.
Come mornin', look and I'll be gone.
Walkin' on down the track, bringing my baby back,
Well, I'm on my way to that muddy water home.
Things ain't been the same since she got on that train.
Done jumped that rail, done left me all alone.
When you hear that whistle moan, I'm headed down the road.
Gonna bring my darlin' back where she belongs.
Can't sleep through the night, without that woman to hold me tight.
Come mornin', look and I'll be gone.
Well, I'm on my way to that muddy water home.
The lyrics to Leftover Salmon's song Muddy Water Home tell the story of a man who has been left alone after his lover has decided to leave him. The singer is walking down the track, heading towards his home that is described as "muddy water." He reflects on the day his lover left and wonders why she decided to leave. He then declares that he will not be able to sleep without his lover next to him, hence he is on a mission to bring her back where she belongs.
The song's opening line, "walkin' on down the track, bringing my baby back," sets the scene of a man on a journey to reunite with his lost love. The lyrics showcase the singer's determination to bring his lover back home, despite the odds seemingly being against him. The image of a train moving away in the distance is used as a symbol of the singer's loss and loneliness.
The last line of the song, "Well, I'm on my way to that muddy water home," serves as a powerful metaphor, portraying the idea of facing the rough and murky waters of life. In the singer's eyes, his love is the only thing that can bring him comfort and security amidst the uncertainty and difficulties of life. Overall, the lyrics of Muddy Water Home represent the universal theme of love and loss, and the desire to reunite with a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin' on down the track, bringing my baby back,
I am walking down the railroad tracks to bring my partner back with me.
Well, I'm on my way to that muddy water home.
I am traveling towards my hometown, which has a muddy river running through it.
Things ain't been the same since she got on that train.
My life has changed since my partner left on a train.
Done jumped that rail, done left me all alone.
She left me and abandoned our relationship by jumping off the train.
When you hear that whistle blow, I'm headed down the road.
When you hear the train whistle, I am leaving to go find my partner.
Gonna bring my darlin' back where she belongs.
I am going to bring my partner back to where she belongs - with me.
Don't sleep through the night, without that woman to hold me tight.
I cannot sleep through the night without my partner to hold me close.
Come mornin' look and I'll be gone.
By morning, I will have left to find my partner.
Walkin' on down the line, leavin' these blues behind,
I am moving forward with the hope of leaving behind my sadness.
She's the only one who would ever let me know.
My partner was the only one who truly cared for me and helped me through tough times.
Now I'm thinking back on the day, before she went away,
I am reflecting on the time before my partner left.
Wonderin' why she ever had to go.
I am questioning why my partner felt the need to leave me.
When you hear that whistle moan, I'm headed down the road.
When you hear the train whistle again, I will be on my way to find my partner.
Can't sleep through the night, without that woman to hold me tight.
I cannot sleep without my partner holding me close.
Come mornin', look and I'll be gone.
By morning, I will have left again to search for my partner.
Well, I'm on my way to that muddy water home.
I am still traveling towards my hometown, where the muddy river flows.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DREW G EMMITT
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