Out in the gulf of mexico A newborn hurricane Can't make its mind up where to go Man, i feel the same I'm going back to new orleans Where the dark clouds know my name Oh and i live with the shadows That follow me around And i made friends with the sorrow That tries to pull me down And i'll be running like the river 'Till i'm buried above ground Buried above ground Don't try to tell me about the devil Man, i live below sea level And as the rain keeps falling The lights are going out Darling meet me at the altar And wear your wedding gown Oh and you know that i will love you Till i'm buried above ground Buried above ground Don't try to tell me bout the devil