1999
St. John Lyrics

Crash on the levee, mama
There's imminent danger of a flood, and things are falling apart.

Water's gonna overflow
The water level is rising, and there is a high risk of a flood.

Swamp's gonna rise
The swamp is also filling up, adding to the risk of flooding.

No boat's gonna row
It's too dangerous to navigate the waters.

Now, you can train on down To Williams Point You can bust your feet You can rock this joint
You can try to escape by going to Williams Point, but it won't be easy and it might not work.

But oh mama, ain't you gonna miss your best friend now? You're gonna have to find yourself Another best friend, somehow.
You may lose everything, including loved ones, and you'll have to find new friends and create a new life.

Now, don't you try an' move me You're just gonna lose There's a crash on the levee And mama, you've been refused
You can't change your fate, and you've been denied help in avoiding it.

Well, it's sugar for sugar And salt for salt If you go down in the flood It's gonna be your own fault
You will get what you deserve, and if you're not prepared, it's your fault.

Well, that high tide's risin' Mama, don't you let me down Pack up your suitcase Mama, don't you make a sound
The water is rising quickly, and you need to act fast to prepare to evacuate.

Now, it's king for king Queen for queen It's gonna be the meanest flood That anybody's seen
Everyone, regardless of status, will suffer in this natural disaster, and it will be the worst seen in this area.

Oh mama, ain't you gonna miss your best friend now? You're gonna have to find yourself Another best friend, somehow.
Once more, you may lose everything, including loved ones, and you'll have to find new friends and create a new life.