This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Were you raised by the river
Down in the low, low land
Where the air is dark and sinister
In the night, there's no safe place to stand
Hid in the reeds are eyes that peek
Voices I can't understand
Flamingos flying endlessly
Into the silent sky
Daughter of the Everglades
You never made it clear
Daughter of the Everglades
If you wanted to be here
Child of the river
I never saw your tears
Well, you looked like your mama
Before you walked, you swam
Learned to make that snake tail stew
From your daddy, crazy talking fisherman
In this place there is no law
The river makes all the rules
What they are, I found out
When I came back to look for you
Daughter of the Everglades
Why did you bring me here?
Daughter of the Everglades
My love has turned to fear
Child of the river
Let me feel you near
Well, you laughed in the city
But I knew after a year
That you'd cry in the city
I should have not brought you here
So far from the bayou
Down in the low, low land
Don't know why you left me
But now I think understand
Take me back to the river
Down in the smoky ground
When snakes crawl, you don't cheat
By the river you live for now
In the swell of the river
The river boat sails by so proud
I should have gone there with you
But now they tell me you have drowned
Daughter of the Everglades
I can feel you near
Daughter of the Everglades
I know I'll find you hear
Child of the river
I can't see for tears
Daughter of the Everglades
I want to feel you near
Daughter of the Everglades
I must find you here
Child of the river
I can't see for my tears
Down in the low, low land
Where the air is dark and sinister
In the night, there's no safe place to stand
Hid in the reeds are eyes that peek
Voices I can't understand
Flamingos flying endlessly
Into the silent sky
Daughter of the Everglades
You never made it clear
Daughter of the Everglades
If you wanted to be here
Child of the river
I never saw your tears
Well, you looked like your mama
Before you walked, you swam
Learned to make that snake tail stew
From your daddy, crazy talking fisherman
In this place there is no law
The river makes all the rules
What they are, I found out
When I came back to look for you
Daughter of the Everglades
Why did you bring me here?
Daughter of the Everglades
My love has turned to fear
Child of the river
Let me feel you near
Well, you laughed in the city
But I knew after a year
That you'd cry in the city
I should have not brought you here
So far from the bayou
Down in the low, low land
Don't know why you left me
But now I think understand
Take me back to the river
Down in the smoky ground
When snakes crawl, you don't cheat
By the river you live for now
In the swell of the river
The river boat sails by so proud
I should have gone there with you
But now they tell me you have drowned
Daughter of the Everglades
I can feel you near
Daughter of the Everglades
I know I'll find you hear
Child of the river
I can't see for tears
Daughter of the Everglades
I want to feel you near
Daughter of the Everglades
I must find you here
Child of the river
I can't see for my tears
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Daughter of the Everglades Lyrics as written by Rory Gallagher
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