Crawdad Hole
Music Shakers Lyrics

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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

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
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Crawdad Hole" by Music Shakers depict a playful and carefree scene of two people going down to the crawdad hole. The repeated line, "You get a line and I'll get a pole," suggests a sense of collaboration and camaraderie between the two individuals. This line can be interpreted as a metaphor for sharing responsibilities and working together towards a common goal. The use of "honey" and "babe" throughout the song adds a tender and affectionate tone, reinforcing the close relationship between the two.

The second verse, "Sit on the bank til my feet get cold," paints an image of the characters enjoying the moment and taking their time to immerse themselves in the experience of being by the crawdad hole. The repetition of "Sit on the bank" emphasizes the relaxed and leisurely nature of their activity. The phrase "sugar baby mine" at the end of the verses further conveys a sense of endearment and affection.

The chorus, "Crawdad hole way down to the crawdad hole let's go," acts as a rallying call, inviting both the characters and the listeners to embrace the adventure and journey to the crawdad hole. It creates a sense of excitement and anticipation.

The last verse introduces a more contemplative tone, asking the question, "What will you do when the lake goes dry?" This raises the issue of impermanence and the potential loss of the crawdad hole. The line "sit right there watch the crawdads die" carries a bittersweet tone, suggesting a mournful acknowledgment of the inevitable changes in life.

Overall, "Crawdad Hole" is a light-hearted and whimsical song about enjoying the simple pleasures of life, valuing companionship, and cherishing the fleeting moments of joy.

Line by Line Meaning

You get a line and i′ll get a pole, honey
Let's each get a fishing line and a fishing pole, my dear

Sit on the bank til my feet get cold honey
Let's sit on the riverbank until our feet become cold, darling

Crawdad hole way down to the crawdad hole lets go
Let's go down to the deep crawdad hole

What will you do when the lake goes dry honey
What will you do when the lake dries up, my dear?

You get a line and i′ll get a pole, honey
Let's each get a fishing line and a fishing pole, my dear

Writer(s): Marcella Erskine, Sarah Baker

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