- Written by Jimmy Buffett, Keith Sykes & Harry Dailey
- Originally performed by Jimmy Buffett (born James William Buffett in Pascagoula, Mississippi on Christmas Day in 1946)
- One of the most popular touring musicians in the world, Jimmy Buffett's live shows sell out within hours
- Fans of the band are called "Parrotheads", and typically arrive for concerts some 4-5 hours (or more) before show time to party in the parking lots
- The song Volcano was written in 1979 & included on the albums "Boat Drinks", "Songs You Know By Heart", and of course "Volcano"
- It's a Parrothead favorite that is performed at every Jimmy Buffett concert
- It is one of only four songs that have been performed at every performance since their release. The other three are Margaritaville, Fins, and Come Monday
- Instantly recognizable to most people, the song Volcano never cracked the Top 40, making it only to #66 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in 1979
- For more information on Jimmy Buffett, visit the official website at www.Margaritaville.com, or for links to some of the best Buffett fan pages go to www.fansites.com.
Check out information and the lyrics to other Jimmy Buffett songs performed by Oracle:
- Another Saturday Night
- Brown Eyed Girl
- Changes in Latitudes Changes in Attitudes
- Fins
- It's Five O'clock Somewhere
- Margaritaville
- Southern Cross
- Why Don't We Get Drunk
| A sample of this song as performed by Oracle is available by clicking on either of the links below. The RealAudio file will stream to your computer rather quickly assuming you have the RealAudio player installed. The MP3 file must download completely first, but is of a higher audio quality. | |
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Song Lyrics - Volcano
I don't know, I don't know,
I don't know where I'm a-gonna go
When the volcano blows,
I don't know, I don't know,
I don't know where I'm a-gonna go
When the volcano blows
Ground she's movin' under me
Tidal waves out on the sea,
Sulphur smoke up in the sky
Pretty soon we learn to fly
Let me hear ya now
I don't know, I don't know,
I don't know where I'm a-gonna go
When the volcano blows
Now my girl quickly said to me,
Mon you better watch your feet
Lava come down soft and hot,
You better lava me now or lava me not
I don't know, I don't know,
I don't know where I'm a-gonna go
When the volcano blows
(Instrumental)
No time to count what I'm worth,
Cause I just left the planet
earth,
Where I go I hope there's rum,
Not to worry, mon soon come
I don't know, I don't know,
I don't know where I'm a-gonna go
When the volcano blows
But I don't want to land in New York City
Don't want to land in Mexico (No no no)
Don't want to land on no three mile island
Don't want to see my skin aglow (No no no)
Don't want to land in Comanche Sky Park
Or in Nashville Tennessee (No no no)
Don't want to land in no San Juan airport
Or in the Yukon Territory (No no no)
Don't want to land no San Diego
Don't want to land in no Buzzard Bay (No no no)
I don't want to land on no Ayatollah
I got nothin' more to say
I don't know, I don't know,
I don't know where I'm a-gonna go
When the volcano blows
I don't know, I don't know,
I don't know where I'm a-gonna go
When the volcano blows
| Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use. |
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