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Introduction
“Louisiana Man” is one of those songs that captures the essence of a place so vividly, you can almost feel the humidity and hear the cicadas in the background from the very first chord. It’s a musical journey straight to the heart of the bayou, where life moves at the rhythm of the rivers and the stories are as rich as the soil.
At its core, “Louisiana Man” is a celebration of roots and resilience. It’s about a person deeply connected to their homeland, with lyrics that paint a vivid picture of life in rural Louisiana—from fishing in the bayou to the simple joys of family gatherings. The song’s melody is infused with elements of Cajun music, which gives it an authentic, down-home feel that’s hard to resist.
What makes “Louisiana Man” really special, though, isn’t just the story it tells, but how it tells it. There’s a raw, emotional undertone to the song that speaks of pride and a profound sense of belonging. It’s this emotional connection that has touched the hearts of many, making it not just a song, but a narrative of identity and pride.
Every time “Louisiana Man” plays, it’s like sitting on a porch swing watching the sunset over the marshes. It’s more than music; it’s a feeling—a reminder of where one comes from and the simple beauties of life that often go unnoticed. Whether you’re thousands of miles away or right in the heart of Louisiana, this song has a way of bringing you closer to the soul of the bayou.
So next time you hear “Louisiana Man,” let it take you on a trip down the winding rivers of Louisiana. Feel the connection to the land and the people, and let yourself be immersed in the rich tapestry of stories and sounds that make this song a timeless tribute to life in the Deep South.
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Lyrics
At first mom and papa called their little boy Ned
They raised him on the banks of a riverbed
A houseboat tied to a big tall tree
A home for my mama and my papa and me
The clock strikes three papa jumps to his feet
Already mama’s cooking papa somethin’ to eat
At half past papa he’s a ready to go
He jumps in his beero headed down the bayou
He’s got fishin’ lines strung across the Louisiana river
Gotta catch a big fish for us to eat
He’s settin’ his traps, catchin’ anything he can
Gotta make a livin’, he’s a Lousiana man
Gotta make a livin’, he’s a Lousiana man
Muskrat hides hangin’ by the dozen
Even got a little baby muskrat cousin
Got ’em out dryin’ in the hot, hot sun
Tomorrow Papa’s gonna turn ’em into mon
They call mama Rita and my daddy Jack
My little baby brother on the floor, that’s Mac
Red and Len are the family twins
Big brother Ed’s on the bayou fishin’
On the river floats papa’s great big boat
That’s how me and papa go into town
It takes every bit of a night and day
To even reach the place where the people stay
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I can hardly wait tomorrow comes around
That’s the day my Poppa takes the furs to town
Papa promised me that I could go
He even catch a cowboy show
I saw the cowboys and Indians for the first time then
I told my Papa: Got to go again
Papa said: Son, we got lines to run
We’ll come back again ’cause there’s work to be done
He’s got fishin’ lines strung across the Louisiana river
Gotta catch a big fish for us to eat
He’settin’ his traps, catchin’ anything he can
Gotta make a livin’, he’s a Lousiana man
Gotta make a livin’, he’s a Lousiana man
Gotta make a livin’, he’s a Lousiana man
Gotta make a livin’, he’s a Lousiana man