Houdini
Walter Brennan Lyrics

Now I used to be like a lot of folks
I used to be obsessed with making money like many others.

Just to seeing how much money I could make
My focus was solely to see how much money I could accumulate.

But lately, I'm spending most of my time
I've started to spend more of my time doing something different.

Fishing for that old wide mouth bass in the lake
I spend most of my time fishing for a certain bass in the lake.

I call him Houdini, the way he disappears
I've given the bass a nickname as it is notorious for swiftly escaping.

Just when you think he's taking your line
The fish seems to be caught, but it escapes just in time.

He's been outsmarting folks
The fish has been winning the battle against fishermen.

Around here for years
It's been around for years, and no one has caught it.

But one day, he's gonna be mine
Even though he's always evaded me, I believe I'll catch him one day.

He brought a lotta fishermen
Many fishermen have arrived to try and catch this fish.

Down here to our town
They've come down to our town to fish.

Eager to try out a new lure
They're excited to test out new fishing baits to catch the fish.

They's thinking they's
They think they are the best at catching fish.

The best anywhere's around
They perceive themselves to be the best fishermen around.

And going away not so sure
However, they often leave without having caught the fish, unsure of their claims.

So, with your reputation, old big mouth
Due to its reputation, the fish is considered a worthwhile catch among fishermen.

Fishing for you's considered
Many fishermen want to catch this particular fish due to its reputation.

Worthwhile for folk
It is considered worth the effort to try and catch it.

So, I ain't in no hurry to pull you out
I'm not in any rush to catch the fish as I enjoy the challenge of trying to outsmart it.

Sitting here neath this old oak
I am sitting under an old oak tree while enjoying my fishing and contemplating my next move.

So, swim Houdini
Go ahead and swim freely, Houdini.

Whilst I close my eyes
I'm going to close my eyes and relax while I wait to catch the fish.

Cause you and me's friends
I consider the fish as a friend and a worthy challenge.

Now you ain't no fool
I understand that the fish is intelligent and crafty.

And neither am I and one day
I am not a fool either, and I believe I will catch the fish one day.

I might pull you in
I may be able to reel in the fish one day.

Now, I figured out how you survive
I've learned how the fish continues to evade capture and survive in the lake.

Watch the others get tempted
I see other fishermen getting tempted by different baits, but they all fail to catch the fish.

And caught, you see
They always end up failing to capture the fish.

You're not greedy so you're still alive
The fish isn't greedy and eats only what it needs, which is why it's still alive after all these years.

Old fish, that's a lesson you've
The fish has taught me a valuable lesson on how to survive.

Taught to me
It has taught me that it's essential not to be greedy in life.

Well, Houdini, the sun's getting low
It's getting late, and the sun is setting.

I know you like to jump in the lake
I know the fish likes to jump out of the water and tease fishermen.

So, I'll just mosey along
I'm going to pack up and leave for the day.

Tomorrow, I might even use a little bait
I'll come back tomorrow with a new bait and new ideas to catch the fish.

No, you ain't no fool
The fish is clever and smart.

And neither am I and one day
I'm also intelligent and crafty, and I will catch the fish one day.

I might pull you in
I believe I have a chance of catching the fish eventually.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha
The song ends with a belly laugh, indicating that the artist enjoys the challenge and the hunt of catching the fish.