With 4 out of 5 members hailing from the plains of West Texas, the Posse's sound is distinctively homespun, while the band's Austin influence give it an edgy, irreverent sound.
Originally named "Rascal Red and The Possum Posse," the band shortened its name in 2006 and hasn't looked back since.
Episode 1
The Possum Posse Lyrics
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Was cruisin' around through the plains
Seein' a bear
And he thought to himself
Oh man, I gotta get away from the bear
Hope he don't, Oh no he's gonna chase me
Oh no I better just turn around
And chase him back
Guy on a Buffalo
Hey Bear! I bet you didn't know you were chasing a guy on a buffalo
Look out
Watch him go
Guy on a Buffalo
Oh no, it's a guy on a buffalo
A guy on a buffalo
One day the guy on the buffalo was ridin' around in the forest
He didn't see that indian guy crouchin down, and he popped off a shot
BANG
Fell off the buffalo
The buffalo took off running
While the indian was still reloading
The guy on the buffalo snuck up behind him with a pistol
Like eh' you better watch what you're doing
BAM
Guy on a Buffalo
Break your gun on a stump
On a buffalo
A guy will step on your foot
Ow
Don't wake up
Ohhhh you don't want to mess with a guy that's riding on a buffalo
Hey Indians!
From now on don't shoot at the guy on a buffalo
The Possum Posse's song Episode 1 is a humorous narrative about a man who rides a buffalo through the plains and encounters a bear and an Indian. The song emphasizes how unusual and unexpected it is to see a man on a buffalo. The lyrics convey the singer's thoughts as he contemplates how to handle the dangerous situations he encounters. The man on the buffalo sees a bear and hopes the bear does not chase him, but the bear does, and he has to give chase. In the second verse, the singer encounters an Indian who takes a shot at him, and he retaliates by sneaking up behind the Indian with a pistol.
The song's lyrics are comical and often nonsensical. The narrative is absurd, making it challenging to interpret the intention behind the song. However, the song's absurdity may imply a commentary on how people interact with nature or how indigeneity is portrayed in Western media. The song could be mocking the Western genre's stereotyping of "Indians" and their portrayal as adversaries to the hero. Additionally, the song's intentional silliness and the singer's lack of fear in the face of danger could be a commentary on American bravado.
Line by Line Meaning
One day the guy on the buffalo
A man riding a buffalo through the plains
Was cruisin' around through the plains
Traveling around through the open landscape
Seein' a bear
Spotting a wild bear nearby
And he thought to himself
Having a personal realization
Oh man, I gotta get away from the bear
Realizing the danger of the situation and needing to flee
Hope he don't, Oh no he's gonna chase me
Expressing concern that the bear might pursue the man
Oh no I better just turn around
Making a sudden decision to face the bear
And chase him back
Pursuing the bear to scare it away
What, I'm on a buffalo
Surprised to remember that he's on a buffalo
Guy on a Buffalo
Identifying oneself as a person riding a buffalo
Hey Bear! I bet you didn't know you were chasing a guy on a buffalo
Making a humorous statement to the bear
Look out
Warning the bear of the man's presence
Watch him go
Observing the buffalo running
Oh no, it's a guy on a buffalo
Reacting to the unusual sight of a person riding a buffalo
A guy on a buffalo
Repeating that the person is riding a buffalo
One day the guy on the buffalo was ridin' around in the forest
Continuing the story of the man on the buffalo
He didn't see that indian guy crouchin down, and he popped off a shot
A Native American shot at the man without him noticing
BANG
The sound of the gunshot
Fell off the buffalo
The man was thrown off the buffalo after being shot
The buffalo took off running
The animal ran away after the man fell off
While the indian was still reloading
The Native American was preparing to fire again
The guy on the buffalo snuck up behind him with a pistol
The man on the buffalo approached the Native American from behind with a gun
Like eh' you better watch what you're doing
Warning the Native American to be careful
BAM
The sound of the man firing his gun
Guy on a Buffalo
Repeating that he is a man on a buffalo
Break your gun on a stump
Destroying the Native American's gun by hitting it against a tree stump
On a buffalo
Reemphasizing that he is on a buffalo
A guy will step on your foot
Threatening the Native American
Ow
The sound of someone in pain
Don't wake up
Telling the Native American not to cause any more trouble
Ohhhh you don't want to mess with a guy that's riding on a buffalo
Warning people not to confront someone who is riding a buffalo
Hey Indians!
Addressing Native Americans in general
From now on don't shoot at the guy on a buffalo
Advising Native Americans not to attack or shoot at someone riding a buffalo
Contributed by Max T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@phil_k_96
I like the part where he's on a buffalo.
@quickattackfilms7923
Yeah. The part where he was off the buffalo was cool too.
@diztings9450
Me to
@biguprochester
Guess what? He’s on a buffalo
@anotherzombie8330
I thought it was a deer
@brianbirc
Better than the way the Indians were on them when we got here. It is still a big issue today.
@Langriel37
My best friend has this playlist on his youtube channel. He just passed away recently at 36. It hurts, but I imagine him riding on a buffalo in heaven or hell or wherever. Thanks Shawn. I miss you friend.
@dillweedwtf
Probably Valhalla...or hell I dunno
@bluethunder4542
Sounds made up ,no like fo u