Volcano
Jimmy Buffett
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Now I don't know I don't know I don't know where I'm a gonna go When the volcano blow Let me say now I don't know I don't know I don't know where I'm a gonna go When the volcano blow Ground she's movin' under me Tidal waves out on the sea Sulfur 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 blow Now my girl quickly say to me Mon you better watch your feet Lava come down soft and hot You better lava me now or lava me not Let me say now I don't know I don't know I don't know where I'm a gonna go When the volcano blow 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 soon come Now I don't know I don't know I don't know where I'm a gonna go When the volcano blow One more now I don't know (ah he don't know) I don't know (he don't know, mon) I don't know where I'm a gonna go When the volcano blow 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 Commanche Sky Park Or in Nashville, Tennessee (no no no) Don't want to land in no San Juan airport Or the Yukon Territory (no no no) Don't want to land no San Diego Don't want to land in no Buzzards Bay (no no no) Don't want to land on no Ayatollah I got nothing more to say I don't know I don't know I don't know where I'm a gonna go When the volcano blow Just a one more, I don't know (he don't know) I don't know (I don't know, man) I don't know where I'm a gonna go When the volcano blow
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Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON, VIOLET CLARKE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release details"Volcano" is a song written and performed by American musician, singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was released as a part of his ninth studio album, also named 'Volcano,' in 1979.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the Montserrat volcano, Soufriere Hills. Buffett was visiting Montserrat in the Caribbean during the time when the volcano came back to life.
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Iconic LineOne of its most famous lines, "I don't know where I'm a-gonna go when the volcano blows," references the uncertainty and fear surrounding a potential volcano eruption.
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Recording LocationThe 'Volcano' album was recorded at the AIR Studios in Montserrat, owned by George Martin, who was known for his work as The Beatles' producer.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity among Buffett's fans, "Volcano" did not succeed in making a notable impact on the US Pop charts.
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Live Performance Staple"Volcano" has become a staple in Buffett's live performances, and is especially popular at his concerts when audience members shout out their own locations during a part of the song when Buffett sings about where the volcano will send him.
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Guest ArtistsThe recording of the song featured guest artists including James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt who provided background vocals.
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Musical StyleThe style of the song falls under Buffett's typical mixture of country, pop, and Caribbean influences. It's known for its upbeat island rhythm and humorous lyrics.
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Album ArtThe album cover of 'Volcano' features a picture of Buffett, a plane, and a dog with a volcano erupting in the background, paying homage to the album's namesake.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song's line "I don't know where I'm a-gonna go when the volcano blows" has been used in popular culture and has shown up in other songs, movies, and books.
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