Down in the Flood
The Band, Bob Dylan
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Crash on the levee, mama Water's gonna overflow Swamp's gonna rise No boat's gonna row Now, you can train on down To Williams Point You can bust your feet You can rock this joint But oh mama, ain't you gonna miss your best friend now You're gonna have to find yourself Another best friend, somehow Now, don't you try an' move me You're just gonna lose There's a crash on the levee And, mama, you've been refused Well, it's sugar for sugar And salt for salt If you go down in the flood It's gonna be your own fault Oh mama, ain't you gonna miss your best friend now You're gonna have to find yourself Another best friend, somehow Well, that high tide's risin' Mama, don't you let me down Pack up your suitcase Mama, don't you make a sound Now, it's king for king Queen for queen It's gonna be the meanest flood That anybody's seen Oh mama, ain't you gonna miss your best friend now Yes, you're gonna have to find yourself Another best friend, somehow
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Written by: Bob Dylan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album"Down in the Flood" is included in The Band’s debut album “Music from Big Pink,” which was released in 1968.
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Genre"Down in the Flood," also known as "Crash on the Levee," falls under the genre of American roots music, blending elements of rock, blues, folk, and country.
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AuthorshipThe song was written and composed by the iconic American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
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CoverWhile "The Band" are probably best-known for their version, they were not the first to record it, nor was it written for them. It was originally written and recorded by Bob Dylan during 1967 sessions later known as "The Basement Tapes".
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ThemeThe song lyrics have been interpreted as representing a historical flood disaster, such as the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, metaphorically describing a socio-political calamity.
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Live PerformancesThe Band rarely performed "Down in the Flood" in its live shows, but when they did, it often drew a positive response due to its memorable melodies and powerful lyrics.
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RecognitionDespite being a non-single album track, "Down in the Flood" has become one of The Band’s most recognized songs over time.
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Musicians"Down in the Flood" showcases the distinctive vocals of The Band’s Richard Manuel and Rick Danko, as well as their signature instrumental harmonization.
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LegacyOver the years, "Down in the Flood" has been covered by various artists, underlining its enduring appeal and influence in popular music.
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ControversyAs with many of Bob Dylan's songs, the lyrics of "Down in the Flood" have been a topic of debate among fans and critics due to its open-ended metaphors.
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