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Country, Rockabilly, Alternative Hip Hop
The homegrown sound of Moccasin Creek is the most progressive and raw voice to hit the music scene since Hank Williams Jr and Jamey Johnson. No softly crooning southern gentlemen here, just good ole boys from the scrubs of Palatka, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee. This is the real south and it isn’t pretty. Dismantling the current crop of gentlemen and sweethearts, they feed the intense craving for hard-lined lyrics depicting hard-lived lives. When you hear fist-punch poetry blended with knuckle-grinding guitar, you know you’re staring down the barrel of Moccasin Creek.
Jeff McCool (“Brahma Bull”)
This is one front man who has the talent to back up the attitude. Double-wide? Check. Livestock arm tat? Check. Mesh-back ball cap and skoal ring? Check. Jeff is 100% authentic redneck, but he’s also a former star athlete who holds a place in the Florida High School Athletics as the Class 5A Player of the year for Florida Football and still holds all passing records at Palatka High School. Jeff was a 2 sports athlete as he also excelled in baseball with 3 time All County Honors and being named All State his Senior Year. Jeff went on to play 4 years of College football at the University of Cincinnati and Charleston University respectively followed by a two year pro career in the Arena Football League.
In 2006, Jeff Formed the group Dubblewide and built up a large following throughout the State of Florida. In 2010, Jeff moved to Nashville to advance his music career and met Charlie Bonnet III on the Kinfoke Project. There was instant Chemistry and Moccasin Creek was born.
Charlie Bonnet III (“CB3”)
Turn to the page in the Webster Dictionary that gives the meaning of the word Rock N Roll and there will be a pictures of Charlie Bonnet III bashing someone’s face in with his guitar. There is nothing subtle about his playing style. He is wide open from start to finish. A former front man and founder of the Heavy Metal Band Disarray, Charlie’s roots are in playing hard and heavy. This ain’t Justin Beiber or the New Kids on the Block that you are coming to see.
Charlie has been involved in music since he was 5 years old. He grew up a few houses down from David Allan Coe and was hooked every since. Over the past 15 years Charlie has released 5 CD’s with Disarray and another 2 as a solo artist featuring his abilities as an acoustic singer and songwriter.
Early in Charlie’s career he worked for a promotions company and had the pleasure of working with just about everyone traveling the Country to include: Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Def Leppard, Kenny Chesney just to name a few. He also had the pleasure of working on a few major productions to include: CMT Crossroads, CMA Music Festival and the CMA Music Awards.
In conjunction with Nashville Record Producer Chip Martin, Charlie is nearing the completion of his much-anticipated solo album featuring his original country and southern rock works as well
I Am the Swamp
Moccasin Creek Lyrics
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This is my swamp, you don't want none son
I am the swamp
I've ruled this bank for forty long years
Wannabe tough guys biggest fears, that's me
I am the swamp
From a couple of poachers with a sneak attack
I am the swamp
One got away, but I held his friend
And I promise he will never be seen again, that's right
I am the swamp
So whatcha gonna do when I'm right up on ya?
Whatcha gonna do when you cross my path?
If you wanna fight I'll be waiting for ya
If you're feelin' brave come take your chance
'Cause I am the swamp
I grew up in the swamps over half my life
I walked through the mud holdin' nothin' but a pocketknife
Yeah boy, I am the swamp
There's a couple of dens south of Murphy's Creek
Where the big gators cool in that summer heat
Yeah! I am the swamp
And I've wrestled and tussled, I've hunted on the hustle
I even know a spot by the railroad trestle
I told ya, I am the swamp
This ol' river is mine, it's my second home
If you don't know it like a brahma bull then you better go home
Why? 'Cause I am the swamp
So whatcha gonna do when I'm right up on ya? (I'll make a wallet out of you)
Whatcha gonna do when you cross my path? (I be needin' some boots)
If you wanna fight I'll be waiting for ya (I'll break the bush with your teeth)
If you're feelin' brave come take your chance (I'm the swamp 'round here)
'Cause I am the swamp
Here I come got you on the run
Call it what you want boy I call it?
See you on this bank never such a while
And I been tracking you boy since I was a child
I got plenty of shells and some alligator boots
Make a deal with you, it's a ?? truce
Leave my beefer alone just swim away
And I won't make a wallet out of you today
So whatcha gonna do when I'm right up on ya? (I done told you man)
Whatcha gonna do when you cross my path? (I run this old swamp land)
If you wanna fight I'll be waiting for ya (Go on swim away)
If you're feelin' brave come take your chance (It's your lucky day)
'Cause I am the swamp
The song "I Am the Swamp" by Moccasin Creek is a gritty, confident and boastful declaration of power and authority by the singer, who claims to be the undisputed ruler of the swamp. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a massive, imposing figure who personifies the treacherous, unforgiving landscape of the swamp. The singer's imposing physical presence is described as being 12 foot 4 inches tall and weighing half a ton, and he is covered with scars from his battles with poachers and other threats to his authority. He is completely at home in the swamp, having grown up there and knowing every inch of its terrain, and he warns any would-be challengers that they will not stand a chance against him.
The imagery in the song is powerful and evocative, using vivid descriptions of the swamp and its inhabitants to paint a portrait of a fearsome and unyielding force of nature. The singer's confidence and swagger are palpable, and his threats are unmistakable. The message of the song is clear: anyone who dares to cross him will be taking their life into their own hands.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm twelve foot four way half a ton
I am a massive creature, measuring twelve feet tall and weighing half a ton.
This is my swamp, you don't want none son
I am the owner and ruler of this swamp, and you do not want to challenge me.
I am the swamp
I am the embodiment of the swamp; its strength, its power, and its danger.
I've ruled this bank for forty long years
I have been the dominant force on this riverbank for four decades.
Wannabe tough guys biggest fears, that's me
I am the biggest threat to those who try to project toughness in the swamp.
Missin' half a foot, got a scarred up back
I have suffered injury and pain from poachers who have tried to take me down.
From a couple of poachers with a sneak attack
I have been attacked by poachers who tried to catch me by surprise.
One got away, but I held his friend
I was able to capture one of the poachers who attacked me, but the other escaped.
And I promise he will never be seen again, that's right
I will never let the poacher who got away live to tell the tale.
So whatcha gonna do when I'm right up on ya?
What action will you take when face-to-face with me?
Whatcha gonna do when you cross my path?
What will you do when you come across me in the swamp?
If you wanna fight I'll be waiting for ya
I am ready to engage in combat with anyone who dares to challenge me.
If you're feelin' brave come take your chance
If you are brave enough, you can take your chances with me.
'Cause I am the swamp
I am the embodiment of the swamp and all of its raw power and danger.
I grew up in the swamps over half my life
I have spent more than half my life living in and ruling the swamps.
I walked through the mud holdin' nothin' but a pocketknife
I am so powerful that I need no weapons to defend myself in the swamp.
There's a couple of dens south of Murphy's Creek
There are a few spots in the swamp near Murphy's Creek where alligators live.
Where the big gators cool in that summer heat
These spots are where the biggest and most dangerous alligators in the swamp hang out.
And I've wrestled and tussled, I've hunted on the hustle
I have fought with and hunted other animals in the swamp to survive.
I even know a spot by the railroad trestle
I am familiar with the swamp's landmarks and features, including the railroad trestle.
This ol' river is mine, it's my second home
The river that runs through the swamp is my territory and a place where I spend a lot of time.
If you don't know it like a brahma bull then you better go home
If you are not familiar with the river like I am, you should leave the swamp.
Here I come got you on the run
I am here to chase you and make you run away from me.
Call it what you want boy I call it?
You can call this situation whatever you like, but I know what it really is.
See you on this bank never such a while
I have not seen anyone in this part of the swamp for a long time.
And I been tracking you boy since I was a child
I am skilled at tracking and have been tracking you since I was young.
I got plenty of shells and some alligator boots
I am well-armed and have alligator boots made from past enemies.
Make a deal with you, it's a ?? truce
I will make a deal with you if you agree to stay away from my territory.
Leave my beefer alone just swim away
Do not harm my cattle or you will face my wrath.
And I won't make a wallet out of you today
I will not kill you and use your skin to make a wallet today.
I done told you man
I have already warned you about the dangers of the swamp.
I run this old swamp land
I am the rightful ruler of this land and have the power to do as I please.
Go on swim away
You should leave the swamp if you value your life.
It's your lucky day
You are fortunate that I am not in the mood to fight today.
It's your lucky day
You are fortunate that I am not in the mood to fight today.
'Cause I am the swamp
I am the ultimate force in the swamp and no one can challenge me.
Contributed by Savannah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mccooldaddy
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@GroverMonster
R.I.P. Mitchell Guist. One of the nicest guys ever!
@countrycamocutie
Damn. I couldn't believe this when I saw it on Facebook. I almost started crying. R.I.P Mitch! You lived a short life but it was a hard life! It was short but you deserve a break, to be able to rest in peace finally. I feel so fuckin bad for Glenn, you know he's taking it hard.
@RobSmith123456
Awesome tribute to a fallen man.
@valhanton7590
I absolutely love Glen👍RIP Mitch🙏
@tomc.3987
One of the top 5 biggest deaths in 2012. In a hundred years we'll all be with you, brah.
@aprilhartman6290
Love swamp people and I love the music
@madtownangler
awesome. it sounds like a cross between Kid Rock and Kenny Wayne Shephard.
@ShreekyDaStonerLette
RIP Mitch ... our thoughts are with you Glenn
@RobSmith123456
RIP Mitchell .... Hope somebody looks after Glenn now ...