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- Louisiana Bayou Lyrics

No no momma now devil don't do si do
Two young boys lyin' dead by the side of the road
The coins in their eyes represent the money they owe
No judge or jury ever gonna hear the story told

Down by the bayou
Try to play with the caine, you ah

Try to play with the caine, you ah
Say my story again
(Louisiana) down by the bayou
Try to play with the caine, you ah
Try to play with the caine, you ah
Same old story again, you ah

Louisiana bayou

Sweet girl daddy done beat that girl like he's insane
Brother can't watch him beat that girl down again
So late one night cookin' up with a couple of friends
Swears his daddy never gonna see another day

Down by the bayou
Try to play with the caine, you ah
Try to play with the caine, you ah
Say my story again, you ah
(Louisiana) down by the bayou
Try to play with the caine, you ah
Try to play with the caine, you ah
Say my story again, you ah

Louisiana bayou

No, no, Mama, the Devil done do-si-do
see 2 young boys lined up on the side of the road
Shame shame

Oh it's a shame to lose your way running wild
It's a shame to lose the light that shines (shame shame)
Oh it's a shame to lose your way as a child
Oh it's a shame to lose your...

Money on the bed but you ain't got to go
Sold your soul just trying to get over low
No empty pocket gonna keep you from getting yours
No judge or jury ever gonna hear the story told

Down by the bayou
Try to play with the caine, you ah
Try to play with the caine, you ah
Same old story again, you ah

Down by the bayou
Try to play with the caine, you ah
Try to play with the caine, you ah
Say my story again, you ah
No, no, Mama, tryin' Devil done do-si-do
Two young boys lyin' dead by the side of the road

(Louisiana bayou) Down by the bayou
Tryin' to play with the 'caine, you ah
Tryin' to get with the pain, you ah
Say my story again, you ah

Louisiana bayou
Tryin' to play with the 'caine, you ah
Tryin' to play with the 'caine, you ah
Troubles do it again

Same old story again (Louisiana bayou)
Tryin' to play with the 'caine
Tryin' to play with the 'caine
Say my story again

(Louisiana bayou) Down by the bayou
Tryin' to play with the 'caine, you ah
Tryin' to play with the 'caine, you ah
Say my story again

(Louisiana bayou) Down by the bayou
Tryin' to play with the 'caine

Oh it's a shame to lose your way running wild (same old story again)
Oh it's a shame to lose the light that shines
Oh it's a shame to lose your way as a child
Oh (same old story again) it's a shame to lose your...
Down by the bayou

Louisiana bayou...

Louisiana bayou...

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Facts about Louisiana Bayou

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Who wrote Louisiana Bayou lyrics?


Louisiana Bayou is written by Leroi H. Moore, David John Matthews, Stefan K. Lessard, Carter A. Beauford, Mark Christopher Batson, Boyd C. Tinsley.
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When was Louisiana Bayou released?


It is first released on May 09, 2005 as part of Dave Matthews Band's album "Stand Up" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Louisiana Bayou lyrics?


When we take a closer look to the meaning, Dave Matthews Band's 'Louisiana Bayou' is a very dark story telling and a lament of Louisiana's hardships, evils, and curses. The song talks about 'playing with the 'caine' (cocaine) and then points out the consequences, such as violence, loss of innocence, and the continuous cycle of suffering. The lyrics put spotlight on the hard lives of those who are caught in the addiction, abuse, and crime spiral, and they do it in such a way that one cannot help but see the negatives and the tragic ends that come from these behaviors. Louisiana bayou lyrics bring mostly to social commentary, despair, angst, reflection and heartbreak. The song, however, at the same time, points out the roles of violence and tragedy, addiction and its consequences and loss and shame. The lyrics are full of references to violence, drug use, and child abuse which are all considered as adult subjects. The describing of little boys dead and the mentioning of a father hitting a girl speak of very serious and heavy themes that definitely need a restricted rating.
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Which genre is Louisiana Bayou?


Louisiana Bayou falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Louisiana Bayou?


Louisiana Bayou song length is 5 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Leroi H. Moore, David John Matthews, Stefan K. Lessard, Carter A. Beauford, Mark Christopher Batson, Boyd C. Tinsley
Record Label(s): 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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