Bass-less Detroit garage punk band formed in 1986 by Mick Collins [vocals, … Read Full Bio ↴Bass-less Detroit garage punk band formed in 1986 by Mick Collins [vocals, guitar] (currently of The Dirtbombs fame), Margaret Ann O'Neill [drums], and Dan Kroha [vocals, guitar] (later of the now defunct Demolition Doll Rods). The band released 3 LPs and several 7 inch singles. They disbanded in 1992 and their blues influences have been identified as an important influence on several garage rock bands, such as The White Stripes. Collins went on to form Blacktop and, as aforementioned, The Dirtbombs. They reunited around 2019 and are still playing.

Crawdad
The Gories 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 fishin' in the crawdad hole
Honey, Baby mine

Sittin' on the bank 'til my feet get cold, Honey
Sittin' on the bank 'til my feet get cold, Babe

Sittin' on the bank 'til my feet get cold
Lookin' down that crawdad hole
Honey, Baby mine

Yonder comes a man with a sack on his back, Honey
Yonder comes a man with a sack on his back, Babe
Yonder comes a man with a sack on his back
Packin' all the crawdads he can pack
Honey, Baby mine

The man fell down and he broke that sack, Honey
The man fell down and he broke that sack, Babe
The man fell down and he broke that sack
See those crawdads backing back
Honey, Baby mine

I heard the duck say to the drake, Honey
I heard the duck say to the drake, Babe
I heard the duck say to the drake

There ain't no crawdads in this lake
Honey, Baby mine

Overall Meaning

The Gories's song Crawdad is a traditional folk song that portrays two lovers going fishing in a crawdad hole. The lyrics of the song capture the playful and romantic attitude of the couple as they work together in catching crawdads. The opening lines, "You get a line and I'll get a pole, Honey, you get a line and I'll get a pole, Babe" suggests that the lovers are a team, and they are each given different roles in fishing. The repetition of "Honey, Baby mine" at the end of each verse reinforces the intimacy and closeness of the two lovers.

In the second verse, the couple sits on the bank until their feet get cold while looking down the crawdad hole. This highlights the patience and dedication needed to catch crawdads. The verse also creates a sense of peacefulness and relaxation that comes with fishing. The third verse introduces a man carrying a sack on his back leaving the crawdad hole. The fourth verse describes the man falling and breaking the sack, allowing the crawdads to escape. The final verse adds a humorous twist where a duck tells a drake that there are no crawdads in the lake, highlighting the simplicity and relatability of the folksong.

Overall, the song Crawdad tells the story of a couple's fishing adventure in a fun and light-hearted manner. It is a reminder of the simplicity of life's pleasures and the joys of working together.

Line by Line Meaning

You get a line and I'll get a pole, Honey
Let me know what you're bringing to the table and I'll match you. Sweetheart

Sittin' on the bank 'til my feet get cold, Honey
We'll sit here patiently until the time is right, dearest

Yonder comes a man with a sack on his back, Honey
Someone else is coming to claim what we've found, love

The man fell down and he broke that sack, Honey
That person's mistakes have led to a loss of what they had, darling

I heard the duck say to the drake, Honey
I overheard some chatter that suggests our plans might not work out, honeybunch

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