Voltaire - Don't Go By the River OFFICIAL

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I'm not exactly sure how to describe this song other than by saying that it might be "swamp cabaret". It's definitely inspired by Cajun music and the idea was to create a feeling like it could all be taking place in New Orleans. I toured with a band called Hellblinki Sextet. They have a song called "Don't Go into the Woods". I feel that this is sort of a sister song to theirs. By the way, you'd never guess what I used to make those frog noises!!!! lol!

Credits:
Aurelio Voltaire- Vocals/Guitar
Brian Viglione- Drums
Franz Nicolay- Accordion
Smith Curry- Banjo
TubaJoe Exley - Tuba

Lyrics:

Don't go by the river
If you love your wife
'Cause you'll make that girl a widow
And you'll cause her pain and strife
If you go by the river side,
You'll lose your l-l-l-l-life!

People by the river,
They know who's the boss
They'll get at fancy city folks
No matter what the cost
And if you go by the river side,
You'll end up l-l-l-l-lost!

There's a bat they call Lestat
Who will sink his teeth in you
You might meet a creature from a swampy black lagoon
And if the moon is full,
You might meet the loup-garou
Don't go by the river side,
You'll be sorry if you do!

A young man met a lady
And she made this fellow swoon
So they went on down to New Orleans
To elope under the moon
He took her by the river side,
To give her the heir l-l-l-loom!

Well the next day he got outta bed and
She wasn't by his side
He searched the quarter high and low
And the bayou far and wide
The locals say she ran away
But you know they l-l-l-l-lie!

There's a bat they call Lestat
Who will sink his teeth in you
You might meet a creature from a swampy black lagoon
And if the moon is full,
You might meet the loup-garou
Don't go by the river side,
You'll be sorry if you do!

Who shivers when they hear about voo-doo?
Don't lie to me, boy, I know you do!
You better tremble when you hear me call!
'Cause you'd make a lovely shrunken head
You'll be my favorite voo-doo doll!

Sting went by the river,
Now he slays on Bourbon Street
And there's that song by Concrete Blonde about where it's warm and green
And if you go by the river side,
You'll never l-l-l-l-leave!

There's a bat they call Lestat
Who will sink his teeth in you
You might meet a creature from a swampy black lagoon
And if the moon is full,
You might meet the loup-garou
Don't go by the river side,
(Don't go by the river side!)
I said don't go by that river side,
(He said don't go by that river side!)
Don't go by the river side,
(Why's that?)
'Cause you might meet me if you do!

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[clockworkundies]

When are you coming to Adelaide?

[VoltaireMusicPage]

It doesn't seem to be in the cards, but Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and possibly Perth are looking good for August.

[Parodox306]

I hear a tuba, does anyone else hear a tuba? If so it's not credited.

[VoltaireMusicPage]

Good ears! There is indeed a tuba in the song.



[VoltaireMusicPage]

Oh and it IS absolutely credited on the CD! It's played by TubaJoe Exley! tubajoe(dot)com

[VoltaireMusicPage]

Oh, I see what you mean... it wasn't credited in the video info. Thanks for pointing that out!!! I've corrected that awful mistake thanks to you! ; )

[Misaki Misa]

Oh, better come to Poland! :D To Krakow. Krakow is a beautiful town! And I`ll be waiting there for you! c:

[MrLukygamer]

Most likely the best song in the Universe & of course my favorite.

[ChocoCoatedLemons]

I'm loving the Interview With The Vampire reference to Lestat. 

[Cave Johnson]

I don't? Than...than...Where the hell do I live, Greg?! What do you mean nobody knows?!

[Bender5164]

Isn't it just great when a search for excellent music proves fruitful? From what if listened to so far "When you're Evil" is my favorite, however this is a close second. For my 2 cents worth, "Such great music; what a legend!"

[Darkly211]

Voltaaaire! Get your talented ass to Syracuse! :D

[qwe2433]

Silly Cave, you don't live in New Jersey.

[Dreiz]

Man, i love your great work, what a catchy and delectable tune. I have always wished to see an official music video for any of your songs, that'd be awesome, i bet... All in. Keep it up!

[Parodox306]

You're welcome, glad I can help!