He's to the Caribbean what Jimmy Buffet is to Key West, but everyone knows him only as "Barefoot." Barefoot is the biggest "B" to hit the island since Blackbeard. No visit to the island is complete without taking in George Nowak and his band (The Barefoot Man and Band).
Mr. Nowak has worked his rhythmic wonders on the island since he sank his toes in the sand here in 1971. He arrived with his guitar and a bag full of belongings after wandering in the Bahamas, St. Thomas and Hawaii. "Anywhere there's a coconut tree and sunshine, that's where you'll find me," he says.
"Caribbean islanders gave me the name Barefoot Man. They love to dress up, and shoes are important. Lack of shoes is a form of poverty.
"But it was natural for me. Why wear shoes? In my early performances in odd bars I played barefoot. So they called me Barefoot Man, No Shoes Man, Barefoot Boy, and I ended up Barefoot or just 'Foot.
Jeff The Muff Diver
The Barefoot Man Lyrics
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Long in the West Indies
Youda heard about Jacque Cousteau
And Jack McKennys
All these men are famous
For their exploits in da sea
But there is one diver that I envy
He's a real conniver
He's the man to me
Who’s made diving history
He's Jeff, Jeff the muff diver
At every dive convention
You can find him here
Man does he have women
They follow him everywhere
It is such a mystery
That scuba ladies love him
Funny thing about it
Jeff don't even swim
He's Jeff, Jeff the muff diver
He's a real conniver
He's the man to me
Who’s made diving history
He's Jeff, Jeff the muff diver
Now the fad that Jeff has started
Has gained popularity
Everbody’s trying it on
the land and in da sea
Some might turn their noses up
But we all know it’s true
Way down deep inside they
wish they were muff divers too
He's Jeff, Jeff the muff diver
He's a real conniver
He's the man to me
Who’s made diving history
He's Jeff, Jeff the muff diver
The Barefoot Man's song "Jeff the Muff Diver" is a humorous homage to a diver who has become a legend in the dive world for his ability to seduce the women he encounters while underwater. The song compares Jeff to other famous divers like Sotos, Jacque Cousteau, and Jack McKennys. The lyrics reveal that Jeff is not a particularly accomplished diver, but his charm and ability to woo women have made him a diving legend. The chorus repeats the catchy line "He's Jeff, Jeff the muff diver, He's a real conniver, He's the man to me, who's made diving history."
The song is a satire of the exaggerated and often hyper-masculine culture surrounding diving and the stereotypical idea of the macho man who conquers all. In the world of the song, Jeff has become an icon for his unconventional approach to diving, which focuses more on meeting women than exploring the ocean. The lyrics are tongue-in-cheek and playful, highlighting the absurdity of the idea that a man could become famous for his success in seducing women while wearing scuba gear.
Overall, "Jeff the Muff Diver" is a hilarious and light-hearted ode to a fictional character who has captured the imaginations of dive enthusiasts around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Youda heard about Sotos
There is a famous diver named Sotos that many people have heard of
Long in the West Indies
Sotos is known to have spent a lot of time diving in the West Indies
Youda heard about Jacque Cousteau
Another famous diver that people have heard of is Jacque Cousteau
And Jack McKennys
There is also a man named Jack McKennys who is known for his diving exploits
All these men are famous
These men are well-known for their achievements as divers
For their exploits in da sea
Their fame comes from their accomplishments and adventures while diving in the ocean
But there is one diver that I envy
Despite all these famous divers, there is one that I am jealous of
He's Jeff, Jeff the muff diver
The diver I envy is named Jeff, and he has gained the nickname 'muff diver'
He's a real conniver
Jeff has a reputation for being clever and resourceful
He's the man to me
To the artist, Jeff is the best diver there is
Who's made diving history
Jeff has accomplished things in diving that have gone down in history
At every dive convention
Jeff is a regular attendee of dive conventions
You can find him here
He is always present, and easy to locate
Man does he have women
Jeff has a large number of female admirers
They follow him everywhere
These women are very devoted and always with him
It is such a mystery
It is unclear why, but these women are completely infatuated with Jeff
That scuba ladies love him
Even women who are also skilled divers are enamored with Jeff
Funny thing about it
Despite these women's attraction to him, Jeff actually can't swim very well
Jeff don't even swim
He is able to achieve what he does through other means, not traditional swimming
Now the fad that Jeff has started
Jeff has created a trend, or popular practice
Has gained popularity
This trend has become very well-known and widespread
Everbody's trying it on
Many people are participating in this trend
the land and in da sea
People are doing this both on land and in the water
Some might turn their noses up
There are those who might be critical or dismissive of this trend
But we all know it's true
Despite these criticisms, there is a general consensus that this trend is valid and worthwhile
Way down deep inside they wish they were muff divers too
Even those who are hesitant or skeptical about this trend secretly wish they could be a part of it
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.