Muddy Waters
The Gospel Whiskey Runners Lyrics


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Muddy Waters running through your vein
Gonna get you in the??? someday
You can run but you can't hide
What's done in darkness will be brought to the light
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
Gonna put up your hands in fire
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
You know there's something ain't right
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
You been awaking half your life
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
And that day has finally arrived
Gonna dress yourself following black
Don't look too deceiving, don't look back
We're heading out to the promised land
And all you got to do is shake your stand(?)
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
Gonna put up your hands in fire
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
You know there's something ain't right
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
You been awaking half your life
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
And that day has finally arrived
Don't stop
We are moving on
Don't stop
We are moving on
Don't stop
We are moving on
Don't stop
We are moving on
Don't stop
We are moving on
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
Gonna put up your hands in fire
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
You know there's something ain't right
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
You been awaking half your life
Ohhhh Uh Ohhhh Oh
And that day has finally arrived




And that day has finally arrived
And that day has finally arrived

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Muddy Waters" by The Gospel Whiskey Runners convey a message that despite trying to hide from the truth, it will eventually catch up with you. The first line suggests that the consequences of one's actions will catch up with them eventually, while the second line implies that this realization will come at a certain point in time. The following lines emphasize the inevitability of one's accountability, and the chorus underscores the fact that there is no escape from the consequences.


The song talks about a move towards the "promised land," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for redemption, moral righteousness, or spiritual liberation. While the song does not explicitly specify what one should do in order to achieve this state, it appears that the journey must be embarked upon with a clear conscience and a willingness to accept responsibility for one's past actions. The chorus repeats the idea that one cannot evade their responsibility and must stand up to the fire.


Line by Line Meaning

Muddy Waters running through your vein
Your actions and decisions have been tainted and influenced by negative forces


Gonna get you in the??? someday
The consequences of your actions will catch up to you eventually


You can run but you can't hide
You cannot avoid facing the consequences of your actions


What's done in darkness will be brought to the light
The truth about your actions will eventually be exposed


Gonna put up your hands in fire
You will face intense scrutiny and judgment for your actions


You know there's something ain't right
You are aware that your actions were morally questionable


You been awaking half your life
You have been living in a state of denial and avoidance


And that day has finally arrived
The day of reckoning has come


Gonna dress yourself following black
You must appear serious and resolute in facing the consequences


Don't look too deceiving, don't look back
Do not attempt to deceive others, and do not regret your past actions


We're heading out to the promised land
There is a better future ahead, even if it requires a difficult journey


And all you got to do is shake your stand(?)
You only need to be resolute in your convictions, no matter how difficult it may be


Don't stop
Do not give up, even when facing difficulties


We are moving on
We are making progress and finding a way forward


And that day has finally arrived
The day of reckoning has come




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